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A Computer-Generated, Pro-Trump Instagram Model Said She Hacked Lil Miquela, Another CGI Instagram Model
The profile of Lil Miquela, who has nearly a million followers, has been replaced with images of a new CGI model called Bermuda.
An Anonymous YouTube Video Has Started a Battle in the Secretive Secure Phone Industry
"Secure phone" companies are fighting with each other after someone posted a video claiming to hack one of the devices.
Electrum Bitcoin Wallets Were Vulnerable to Hackers for Two Years
Developers left the vulnerability unpatched for months after being alerted.
Hackers Hijacked an Internet Provider to Mine Cryptocurrency with Laptops In Starbucks
This is an evolution of a popular scheme.
Researchers Link CCleaner Hack to Cyberespionage Group
Experts believe a state-sponsored hacker was behind the attack, which affected 2.2 million people.
Six Tricks to Get the Most Out of WhatsApp
We compiled the best codes, tricks, and add-ons to help you have a lot more fun with the messaging app.
Email Provider ProtonMail Says It Hacked Back, Then Walks Claim Back
There’s plenty of appetite for "hacking back," but in many contexts it’s likely illegal for companies to retaliate against cybercriminals.
HBO Hackers Demand Ransom After Leaking 'GoT' Stars' Phone Numbers
The note demands a multimillion-dollar payout to end the leaks.