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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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Symantec takes on election hacking by fighting copycat websites

The new tool could prevent hacked emails and the spread of misinformation.

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<p>If you've been hit with a cyberattack, who should you call?</p>

If you've been hacked, don't count on the police for help

Even the FBI and your local police can't agree on who you should contact first.

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<p>Wikileaks founder Julian Assange squints in the sunlight as he prepares to speak from the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy where he continues to seek asylum following an extradition request from Sweden in 2012, on February 5, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)</p>

Julian Assange may have sought sanctuary with Russia before turning to Ecuador

The WikiLeaks founder is still avoiding charges while residing in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

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Facebook will pay you to find security holes in third-party apps

It's the company's first "bug bounty" for security flaws on third-party apps running on Facebook

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A bomb shelter for every home?

An inside look at the booming business of nuclear bunkers

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From Amazon to Zmodo: Home security camera round-up

Browse our list of indoor cameras to see if DIY home security is right for you.

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Google's China search project reportedly spurs concern from US lawmakers

This comes after protests from some Google employees.

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Almost 'all modern computers' affected by cold boot attack, researchers warn

The attack would allow potential hackers to steal sensitive information stored on your RAM.

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<p>Lawmakers sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats asking what threats deepfakes pose to democracy.</p>

Deepfakes are a threat to national security, say lawmakers

The artificial intelligence tool infamous for porn forgeries is now a threat to democracy.

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<p>WASHINGTON, USA - APRIL 11: Facebook co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill April 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. This is the second day of testimony before Congress by Zuckerberg, 33, after it was reported that 87 million Facebook users had their personal information harvested by Cambridge Analytica, a British political consulting firm linked to the Trump campaign.</p>

Zuckerberg says Facebook is 'better prepared' for the next election

Meanwhile, as midterm elections loom, President Trump issues an executive order about fighting foreign interference.

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Apple Face ID: Everything you need to know

So long, Touch ID.

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