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Startup Amutable plotting Linux security overhaul to counter hacking threats

As attacks on the operating system grow more serious, the company is teasing a plan to bring “verifiable integrity” to Linux.

By John E. Dunn

Jan 30, 20265 mins

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Recent VPN hacks reveal transparency issues within the industry and its supply chain

By Jong Kim

Dec 23, 20195 mins

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Doubts abound over US action on cybersecurity

States may have to take the lead as the federal government lags on cybersecurity, a governor said

By Michael Kan

Feb 14, 2017 4 mins

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Hacking the 2016 election: A timeline

Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election played out in a series of hacks taking place over several months. Here’s how the attacks unfolded.

By CSO Staff

Feb 6, 2017 1 min

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Obama-led sanction accidentally hampered U.S. tech firms in Russia

The sanction targeted Russia's FSB, a crucial IT regulator that U.S. tech firms must work with

By Michael Kan

Feb 2, 2017 3 mins

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Suspected NSA tool hackers dump more cyberweapons in farewell

The Shadow Brokers dumped the hacking tools online after attempting to sell a large cache for bitcoin

By Michael Kan

Jan 12, 2017 3 mins

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Trump's CIA nominee grilled on his advocacy of surveillance database

Senators question how Pompeo would limit his proposed U.S. metadata database

By Grant Gross

Jan 12, 2017 4 mins

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Trump: It was probably Russia that hacked the DNC, Clinton campaign

The incoming president comes as close as he ever has to agreement with U.S. intelligence

By Grant Gross

Jan 11, 2017 3 mins

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Trump allegedly backed compromise of DNC emails, say leaked docs

The unverified documents are said to have been provided to the FBI, which is investigating their 'credibility and accuracy'

By John Ribeiro

Jan 11, 2017 3 mins

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US Intel report: Russia allegedly obtained 'compromising' info on Trump

A former British intelligence agent made the claims in paid research

By Michael Kan

Jan 10, 2017 3 mins

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US Intel: Russia hacked Republican groups during election

In addition, Russian cyberspies allegedly stole data from voter registration databases

By Michael Kan

Jan 10, 2017 3 mins

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Russia: US fueling 'witch hunt' with election hacking claims

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has been skeptical over claims that Russia was involved

By Michael Kan

Jan 9, 2017 2 mins

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US: Putin ordered cyber-meddling to favor Trump

A declassified report from US intelligence agencies cites hacking, leaks and propaganda

By Michael Kan

Jan 6, 2017 3 mins

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Trump mum on Russia blame after US intelligence briefing

Trump says no country or outside party managed to meddle with the election's outcome

By Michael Kan

Jan 6, 2017 3 mins

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Startup Amutable plotting Linux security overhaul to counter hacking threats

Recent VPN hacks reveal transparency issues within the industry and its supply chain

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Senator: Russia used 'thousands' of internet trolls during US election

Russia will strike US elections again, FBI warns

Fears of election hacking spread in Europe

Articles

Doubts abound over US action on cybersecurity

Hacking the 2016 election: A timeline

Obama-led sanction accidentally hampered U.S. tech firms in Russia

Suspected NSA tool hackers dump more cyberweapons in farewell

Trump's CIA nominee grilled on his advocacy of surveillance database

Trump: It was probably Russia that hacked the DNC, Clinton campaign

Trump allegedly backed compromise of DNC emails, say leaked docs

US Intel report: Russia allegedly obtained 'compromising' info on Trump

US Intel: Russia hacked Republican groups during election

Russia: US fueling 'witch hunt' with election hacking claims

US: Putin ordered cyber-meddling to favor Trump

Trump mum on Russia blame after US intelligence briefing

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