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Petya ransomware slams Windows PCs shut in massive attack

The cyberattack is moving quickly, locking down systems at an alarming rate.

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Microsoft is building a smart antivirus using 400 million PCs

An upcoming security update will incorporate machine learning from millions of computers fending off malware, the company says.

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<p>TOPSHOT - A member of the Iraqi forces walks past a mural bearing the logo of the Islamic State (IS) group in a tunnel that was reportedly used as a training centre by the jihadists, on March 1, 2017, in the village of Albu Sayf, on the southern outskirts of Mosul. Iraqi forces launched a major push on February 19 to recapture the west of Mosul from the Islamic State jihadist group, retaking the airport and then advancing north. / AFP PHOTO / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE (Photo credit should read AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

Ohio government sites hacked with pro-Islamic State message

The sites were defaced with a message threatening President Donald Trump.

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Australia pushes for weaker encryption at 'Five Eyes' meeting

Australia says tech companies should be "thwarting" messaging encryption to stop terrorists, and it's pushing US companies in particular.

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Windows 10 source code leaked to the web

Though the potential for serious exploits maybe limited due to what was included, according to some reports.

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<p>WOODLAND HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 9: The Anthem Blue Cross headquarters is seen after the health insurer began informing its individual policyholders of rate hikes up to 39 percent to take effect at the beginning of March, on February 9, 2010 in Woodland Hills, California. Anthem Blue Cross, which has the highest number of individual customers in California, raised rates by as much as 68 percent in 2009. Health insurance companies in California can legally raise their rates at any time by as much and as they want.</p>

Anthem agrees to pay record $115M to settle data breach suit

The settlement, subject to a judge's approval, would be the largest to date for a data breach case, according to lawyers for the plaintiffs.

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<p>There's common sense for a lot of things we do in life. Apparently not with cybersecurity.</p>

What it will take for cybersecurity to become common sense

Changing your password needs to become like washing your hands after using the bathroom -- a habit. We’re a long way off from that.

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<p>The Houses of Parliament are silhouetted against a setting sun as members of Parliament take part in a debate about possible British military action against Syria, in central London on August 29, 2013. British Prime Minister David Cameron faced an uphill struggle on Thursday to secure parliament's approval for military intervention in Syria after the main opposition party said it would vote against the motion.</p>

UK Parliament gets hit by hackers

Some members' remote email access is cut off as part of efforts to secure the computer network against a cyberattack.

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Russian hackers are selling British officials' passwords

The massive, illegal trading market among hackers includes passwords of senior British politicians, police officers and diplomats.

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Microsoft ransomware-protected Windows 10 S gets hack-tested

We asked a leading security researcher to test Microsoft's claim that "no known ransomware" installs on its newest, locked down version of Windows 10.

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How to install a Nest Cam

Here's how to get your new security camera up and running in under 5 minutes.

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<p>A new privacy feature called "Profile Guard" is coming to Facebook users in India, and perhaps other countries, too.</p>

Facebook's new Profile Guard will protect your pics

Launching first in India, the new profile picture protections will stop people from copying your profile pic, and could be expanding globally soon.

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