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Malicious Cryptomining Remains a Threat Despite Currency Crashes

The threat of malicious cryptomining has not waned even as the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has plummeted in recent months.

Malware

Developers Worry About Long-Term Effects of Anti-Encryption Law

Developers of secure messaging apps say there could be unforeseen long-range effects of anti-encryption laws in Australia and elsewhere.

Privacy, Encryption

New Privacy Bill Would Hold Companies Liable for Data Misuse

The Data Care Act, introduced in the Senate this week, would provide large fines for companies that misuse, sell or share user data without permission or proper safeguards.

Privacy, Government

Deciphering WarGames

Decipher Editor-in-Chief Dennis Fisher is joined by Zoe Lindsey and Peter Baker of Duo Security to dive into hacker movie classic WarGames.

Podcast, Hacker Movies

House Report Finds Equifax Picked Business Over Security

The report from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on what happened at Equifax is customer story in how a lot of small security and technology decisions can add up over time, with catastrophic results.

Data Breaches, Government