Hackers set their sights on companies like Google, Microsoft and Samsung, infecting potentially hundreds of computers…
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Police need warrant to track cell phones, appeals court says – CNET
A judge must sign off when police use "Stingrays" to record all the cell phone numbers…
Equifax executives out after massive hack – CNET
The officials were in charge of information and security when hackers stole 143 million consumer records…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren targets ‘Equifax exploitation’ – CNET
Two bills introduced by the Democratic senator from Massachusetts aim to make credit hacks, like the…
Enigma: Why the fight to break Nazi encryption still matters – CNET
Codebreakers' work played a key role in the Allied invasion on D-Day -- and created the…
This is how the Nazi Enigma machine works video – CNET
The Nazis relied on the Enigma to relay secret communications, and the Allies' efforts to crack…
How US cybersleuths decided Russia hacked the DNC – CNET
Digital clues led security pros to agencies in Putin's government. It's as close as we'll ever…
Investigate Uber for phone tracking, consumer group tells FTC – CNET
Consumer Watchdog asks the Federal Trade Commission to check out claims that Uber tracked users' iPhones…