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Hackers can own your computer in under 5 minutes - then the real threat gets bigger

Hacking is no longer just about stolen passwords and bank accounts. What starts with one compromised computer quickly opens into a much darker world of ransomware, corporate espionage, state-backed ...

I knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computer

A source reached out to me over Telegram. I didn’t realize his account was compromised until it was almost too late.

Home and office routers across US were targets of Russian hackers, Boston FBI office says

The FBI’s Boston office and the Department of Justice led a national action to disrupt Russian government hackers, the ...
Nextgov

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The White House is expanding the market for offensive cyber capabilities — and drawing more of the private sector into that ...

FBI Reports $20.8 Billion Lost To Cybercrime As Hackers Turn To AI

An FBI report finds $20.88 billion lost to cybercrime in 2025 as hackers turn to AI to enable BEC attacks and other threats.

Russian GRU Hackers Hijacked 18,000 Home Routers To Steal Passwords Worldwide

Russian APT28 hackers hijacked 18,000 routers across 120 countries using DNS hijacking to steal Microsoft 365 credentials ...

Hacker hijacks Axios open-source project, used by millions, to push malware

A hacker inserted malware in Axios, an open-source web tool downloaded tens of millions of times weekly, in a widespread hack ...
Fast Company

Teenage hackers are on the rise, and they’re more dangerous than you think

Below, Joe Tidy shares five key insights from his new book, Ctrl + Alt + Chaos: How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet. Tidy is the BBC’s first cyber correspondent and a leading voice on cybercrime ...
techtimes

Essential Computer Security Tips: How to Use Antivirus Protection to Prevent Hacking and Viruses

Protect your computer with effective antivirus protection and smart computer security strategies to prevent hacking, malware, and viruses for safer online experiences. Pixabay, TheDigitalArtist ...
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Even a small PDF file poses a significant threat; opening it could potentially hack your computer

Cybersecurity experts have alerted computer users about a new cyberattack that targets people through PDF files. There is a risk of computer hacking through PDF files Opening a small PDF file on your ...