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2 years ago
How the NSA is battling ransomware threats
The National Security Agency -- responsible for monitoring electronic spying and stopping hackers from causing mayhem -- gives “GMA” access to the agency’s nerve center.
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6 years ago
Accused NSA leaker Reality Winner says she smuggled classified docs in her pantyhose: Documents
New information from an interview with the FBI was released on Wednesday night.
6 years ago
6 years ago
NSA leaker smuggled classified docs in her pantyhose
New information from an interview with the FBI was released on Wednesday night.
6 years ago
7 years ago
NSA contractor Reality Winner wanted to 'burn the White House down,' federal prosecutors say
Reality Winner, 25, was arrested by the FBI on June 3.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Researchers discover another ongoing cyberattack using NSA hacking tools
Adylkuzz predates WannaCry, uses NSA exploit to mine for cryptocurrency.
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7 years ago
Number of cyberattack victims in Europe not rising as feared: Europol
A spokesperson from Europol said the attack appears to have been stabilized.
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Number of reported ransomware attacks continues to grow
Law enforcement agencies say worst may come Monday as many networks are switched back on.
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7 years ago
Cybersecurity researchers stumbled on 'kill switch' to stop global attack
Ransomware spread rapidly across five continents using leaked NSA cyber tools.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Unprecedented global cyberattack spread ransomware to five continents
Researchers stumbled upon kill switch to slow attack that used leaked NSA tools.
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Cyberattack thwarted by flipping 'kill switch' but experts fear new blitz
The cyberattack hit hundreds of thousands of computers in 99 countries.
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7 years ago
Massive cyberattack involving more than 100 countries, believed to be the biggest attack ever recorded
Tens of thousands of computer systems have fallen victim to hackers demanding ransom.
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Leaked NSA tools used in global cyber attack, analysts say
Hospitals in England and at least one major U.S. company are among those hit.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Leaked NSA tools used in worldwide cyberattack
Analysts say sophisticated attack targeted companies around the world.
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7 years ago
NSA Director Mike Rogers Could Be Removed in Restructuring
White House considering restructuring of NSA and US Cyber Command
7 years ago
7 years ago
US: NSA Contractor Stole Info on American Spies Abroad
Booz Allen undergoing external review in wake of two major security breaches.
7 years ago
7 years ago
'Prime Target': NSA Contractor to Be Detained Before Trial
Court documents indicate Harold Martin could face espionage charges.
7 years ago
7 years ago
NSA Can Access More Phone Data Than Ever
Former official: Agency could get to 30 percent of metadata, now up to 100.
7 years ago
7 years ago
NSA Contractor Arrested, Allegedly Took Top Secret Docs
Feds say Harold Martin admitted he took classified info home.
7 years ago
7 years ago
NSA Contractor Who Allegedly Stole Top Secret Info 'More Weirdo Than Whistleblower,' Officials Say
Harold Martin, 51, accused of taking reams of sensitive info from spy agency.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Snowden Says He Deserves a Pardon From Obama
Former NSA contractor says he thinks he'll "end up back home."
7 years ago
7 years ago
Snowden Docs Support Claim NSA Cyberweapons Stolen, Report Says
Former top NSA official says apparent hack is "unfortunate."
7 years ago
7 years ago
In 'Bizarre' NSA-Linked Hacking Saga, Some Exploits Prove Real
Firewall maker says unveiled zero-day vulnerability still threatens security.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Hackers Claim to Hit NSA-Linked Super-Cyberespionage Group
Experts cautious, Snowden says it looks like NSA staging server was compromise.
7 years ago