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US border agency searched 30,200 phones and computers in 2017 – CNET
Searches of electronic devices at the border increased nearly 60 percent from 2016. The agency also…
Spectre and Meltdown: Details you need on those big chip flaws – CNET
Design flaws in processors from leading chipmakers could let attackers access sensitive information. How did this…
Forever 21: Yes, hackers breached our payment system – CNET
The clothing retailer says a breach of its systems let hackers steal some customer credit card…
Reddit was a misinformation hotspot in 2016 election, study says – CNET
Researchers find a surge in links to controversial sites and redditors from "fringe" forums. The company's…
Trump: Cybersecurity is a national defense priority – CNET
In a strategy document, the White House calls for stronger defenses against hackers from criminal enterprises…
‘House of Cards’ to come back… without Kevin Spacey – CNET
After suspending production of the show in light of accusations against its star, Netflix announced it…
Instagram to flag hashtags that can hurt animals – CNET
Animal selfies can look cool, but the photo-sharing service wants users to know that sometimes the…