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Feds Probe Alleged Phone Hacks as Election Fears Surge

2016-10-04 16:00:00| TechNewsWorld

Federal authorities have been investigating reports that hackers targeted the mobile phones of a handful of Democratic Party staffers. The news follows a series of breaches in recent months that revealed emails and other personal information of party staffers and other Democratic officials. The FBI has launched an investigation into the attacks, which may be linked to Russia.

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Bugs in the Bug: 100 million cars, especially VW, may be at risk for unlock hacks

2016-08-12 17:00:33| Extremetech

Researchers find too few unique codes protecting too many (millions) from being unlocked or started. Volkswagen is most vulnerable, but Audi, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, and Skoda are as well.

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Hacks Highlight Zuckerberg's Cavalier Attitude Toward Security

2016-06-08 00:05:01| TechNewsWorld

Facebook top dog Mark Zuckerberg had several of his social media accounts breached and defaced, according to reports that surfaced Sunday. Zuckerberg's Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest memberships were hacked, but evidence of the attacks quickly disappeared. In addition to requiring passwords, Twitter and LinkedIn protect their accounts with optional two-factor authentication.

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