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Mississippi hit with cyberattack after Russian hackers call for strike
Threats against U.S. internet infrastructure had been escalating in recent weeks.
No, There Wasn't a Massive DDoS Cyberattack on the U.S.
"While it makes for a good headline in these already dramatic times, it's not accurate. The reality is far more boring," tweeted Matthew Prince, CEO of internet security giant Cloudflare.
Is Russia Meddling in the U.K. Election? Voters May Be the Real Problem
A week of social media chaos has shown how vulnerable British voters are to disinformation, whether it is being directed from abroad or closer to home.
Is Uplay Down? Ubisoft Servers Hit With DDoS Attack
Ubisoft's Uplay service is under attack, which means you might not be able to download "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" just yet.
'OSRS' Team Confirms a Mod Was Dismissed
Jagex has confirmed a moderator was dismissed from the Old School Runescape team
Russia Says Election Site Hit with Global Cyberattack
The election commission's website was hit by DDoS attacks from 15 countries, officials claimed.
Hackers Could Take Down the Internet With Botnet
Researchers warn of an impending "cyber hurricane" from this rapidly growing botnet.
Cyberwar: How Chinese Hackers Became a Major Threat
The cyber threat to the U.S. from China is mostly one of "rampant" espionage.
FCC Votes to End Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
Allegations of fraud surround comments made about net neutrality on the Federal Communications Commission's website.
Gamers and Gamblers Are the New DDoS Targets
A sudden DDoS attack targeting gaming and gambling sites in Hong Kong is believed to have been an extortion attempt, according to security expert.
Thousands Call on FCC to Prove Cyberattacks Happened
Claims that the FCC's website was hit by a DDoS attack have been questioned by net neutrality supporters.
Net Neutrality Activists Question 'Attack' on FCC Site
Campaigners are "extremely skeptical" about the FCC's claims that hackers knocked out the website.
Minecraft Linked to Mirai Botnet Web Attacks
Servers of the widely-played game have been linked to the web's largest ever cyberattack.
Russian Banks Fall Victim to Mirai Botnet Cyberattacks
The banks' websites were hit with cyberattacks by same botnet that caused major disruption to the internet in October.
What Motivates Hackers' DDoS Attacks?
The reason for the massive Dyn attack could have been anything from a demonstration of power, vandalism, ego, rivalry or a smokescreen.
Liberia's Internet Goes Down After Huge Cyberattacks
Liberia has a single cable linking it to the global Internet, which was targeted by hackers.
185 Million Devices 'Exposed to Hackers'
October's internet attacks appear to have been caused by thousands of compromised devices.
Internet Attacks Are Precursor to 'Cyber Atomic Bomb'
John McAfee says attacks are "harbinger of near-future attacks that will be more devastating."
Thousands of CCTV Cameras Hijacked By Hackers
CCTV cameras and webcams have been taken over to attack government websites and online banks.
Anonymous Hackers Target London Stock Exchange
Hacking collective Anonymous targeted the LSE as part of Op Icarus.
Major Cyber Attacks on 'False Propaganda' Swedish Media
The series of coordinated cyber attacks reportedly originated from Russia.
Hackers Could Knock Xbox Live 'Off Face of the Earth'
Hackers responsible for Microsoft attacks tell 'Newsweek' they are "protesting major companies".
Hackers Take Down Government Websites on Live Radio
The anti-ISIS New World Hackers group performed a cyber attack live on-air.
Hacking Group Lizard Squad Hit With a Cyberattack on Its Own Network
The Lizard Squad hacking group got a visit from some hackers with plans of their own.
Sony, FBI Try to Bottle Up Leaked Data
Sony is using popular hacking tools to stanch the flow of sensitive data stolen by hackers in November.
Hackers Attack Israel as Israel Attacks Gaza
A report by Arbor Networks shows a direct correlation between actual warfare and cyber warfare
