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What Is the US Cyber Command?

You may have heard about the US Cyber Command, but what purpose does it serve? Here's everything you need to know.

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Protecting Critical Infrastructure Like Nuclear Power Plants From Cyberattacks
Why Hackers Target Critical Infrastructure and Why It's Difficult to Upgrade Cybersecurity

Hackers target out key infrastructure, but why? Is it really worth their time? And why aren't critical systems upgraded more often?

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Everything You Need to Know About Operation Aurora

A cyberattack that compromised the corporate networks of dozens of high-profile companies and made zero-trust a primary part of the security discourse

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What Is Cybercrime? Online Crimes Explained

Cybercrime exploits technology to carry out illegal activities, but how does it work and what forms does it take?

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Top White House Official Says US Cyber Deterrent Not Strong Enough

The comments come in the wake of US sanctions against the Russian government.

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What Is the SolarWinds Attack? Have I Been Affected?

You'll probably have heard about the SolarWinds cyberattack, so what is it? And have you been affected?

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What Are Cyberwarfare, Cyberterrorism, and Cyberespionage?

These cyber-attacks post real-life threats. Here's how they're different from one another and how they can possibly affect people.

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What Is a Supply Chain Hack and How Can You Stay Safe?

Can't break through the front door? Attack the supply chain network instead. Here's how these hacks work.

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Warning: Android Malware Can Empty Your PayPal Account

Want to know about cybersecurity threats in December 2018? Check these astonishing stories of hackers and malware.

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7 Terrifying Scenarios Self-Driving Cars Make Possible

Some of the risks inherent with self-driving cars range from physically dangerous to morally questionable. Here are seven potential dangers lurking in a self-driving future.

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Is Cyberwar the Next Threat to Your Security?

Cyberattacks have become commonplace, with DDoS attacks and data leaks now a weekly occurrence. But what is your role in this? Are there precautions you can take to avoid cyberwarfare?

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When Governments Attack: Nation-State Malware Exposed

A cyberwar is taking place right now, hidden by the internet, its results rarely observed. But who are the players in this theater of war, and what are their weapons?

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How Social Media Is The Newest Military Battleground

Britain has revived the 77th Brigade, notorious for its use of unorthodox strategies during WW2, in order to gather intelligence, spread propaganda and control overarching narratives on Facebook and Twitter. Could they be watching you?

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Blackhat Shows Us the Power of Hackers; But Is It Accurate?

Blackhat is the latest in a line of "hacking action" movies and paints a scary picture of what nefarious computer geniuses can do. But how accurate is it? Should we be worried?

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Drone Wars: How UAV Tech Is Transforming the Future of War

A revolution is taking place right now on the battlefields of the world: wars are fought increasingly by drones.

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