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Equifax's Security Overhaul, a Year After Its Epic Breach

Nearly a year after hackers stole the personal data of 147 million people from Equifax, the company details how it's overhauling security.


Twitter Continues Cleanup and Cracks Down on Malicious Apps

The move is part a wider push to make Twitter “healthier,” which includes ridding the platform of spam and abuse.


Google Chrome Now Labels HTTP Sites as 'Not Secure'

The world's biggest browser now lets you know when you're visiting an unencrypted site.


Why Trump Won't Stop Talking About the Carter Page Wiretap

The FISA court's secrecy and complexity make it a perfect punching bag for Trump and his defenders.


How to Secure Your Accounts With Better Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication is a must, but don't settle for the SMS version. Use a more secure authenticator app instead.


Venmo Privacy, Ransomware Attacks, and More Security News This Week

Russian meddling, Venmo privacy, and more of the week's top security news.


The Midterm Elections Are Already Under Attack

Phishing attempts and DDoS attacks have begun hitting 2018 campaigns. The US seems ill-prepared to meet the challenge.


Trump’s Russia Denials Have Real Consequences

Trump has denied or downplayed Russia's attempts to influence US democracy three times this week—and that has very real consequences.


Amazon Web Services Tests Out Two Tools to Help Keep the Cloud Secure

Amid frequent customer data exposures, Amazon Web Services is pushing to spot errors and promote access control.


Meet Jonathan Albright, The Digital Sleuth Exposing Fake News

Buried in media scholar Jonathan Albright's research was proof of a massive political misinformation campaign. Now he's taking on the the world's biggest platforms before it's too late.


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