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Trump OKs 'offensive cyber operations' as deterrent against US rivals

There'll be consequences if foreign adversaries launch cyberattacks against the US, the White House says.

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Twitter may have sent your private DMs to the wrong people -- but probably not

The bug ran for more than a year, but it's been fixed.

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3D-printed gun maker Cody Wilson arrested in Taiwan on sexual assault charge

The proponent of 3D-printed guns allegedly paid $500 for sex with a 16-year-old girl, according to Texas police.

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<p>A new ransomware strain also turns victims' computers into a hacker's tool.&nbsp;</p>

New ransomware can turn your computer into a hacker's tool

Virobot infects devices and then forces them to spread malware via email.

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<p>If you have trouble with Face ID, there are a few things you can try to make experience better.</p>

iPhone's Face ID isn't perfect, but you can make it better

Face ID has its quirks. Before you get frustrated, try these tricks.

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Ring's redesigned Stick Up Cams want a spot inside your home

The Ring Stick Up Cam Wired and Stick Up Cam Battery are the first indoor cameras for the Amazon brand.

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<p>Google issued warnings to US senators about the security of their Gmail accounts.</p>

Google warns US senators of foreign hackers targeting their Gmail accounts

The warnings could bring more scrutiny of Google in Washington.

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<p>Equifax is still suffering after the 2017 cyber attack.</p>

Equifax just took another hit from that 2017 hack

The credit-monitoring company had "no excuse" for its failures, a UK watchdog says.

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<p>Magecart may be behind several data breach.&nbsp;</p>

Newegg data breach exposed customer credit card info, says report

The popular online retailer is the latest victim of hacking group Magecart, a security firm says.

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<p>The US State Department's classified email system was not affected by the breach, it said.</p>

State Department email data breach exposes employee data

Personal info was exposed by an unclassified email system breach.

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<p>The Mirai botnet was behind one of the largest DDoS attacks ever created.</p>

Hackers behind Mirai botnet could be sentenced to working for the FBI

This comes after more than 18 months of already helping the FBI stop cyberattacks.

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