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A decryption tool has emerged, meaning any victims whose systems remain locked up can soon breathe easy.

REvil ransomware struck as many as 1,500 networks, but a master key is now available.

AT&T, the only ISP available, kept canceling installs until she contacted news media.

World’s largest oil producer says some company files were compromised.

Turns out it's really hard to make a machine-learning model to evaluate headlines.

Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool—and the gaps in Apple’s and Google's defenses.

Compromised routers give the hackers anonymity in ongoing large-scale attacks.

Eliminating the global feed is a good step. But until the platform offers privacy by default, it remains a liability for many of its users.

Argo and Ford will deploy driverless cars on Lyft's network in Miami and Austin.

Both OSes have flaws that allow attackers with a toehold to elevate access.

In part three of four, we look at what's gone right, and what's gone... less than right.

Apple urged to work with rivals after alleged surveillance of journalists, activists.

10-year deal will make AT&T the primary network provider for Dish MVNO business.

NSO Group says its spyware targets only criminals and terrorists. Critics disagree.

The country’s hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security largely took over the country’s cyberespionage.

US: Chinese state-backed hackers perpetrated "massive cyber espionage operation."

Researchers used infrared photos and third-party hardware to best facial-recognition tech.

Plus: REvil goes dark, spyware runs amok, and more of the week's top security news.

It’s a lot of talent, but the US now has five overlapping roles jockeying for limited budgets, authorities, and bureaucratic victories.

Hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure their victims.

The security researchers used infrared photos and third-party hardware to best Microsoft’s facial-recognition tech.

The third serious Windows print flaw in 5 weeks prompts new Microsoft warning.

Security researchers say the group exploited a zero-day in Apple’s operating system to target European government officials over LinkedIn.

Users are rattled after learning their devices and networks were exposed.

The hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure their victims.

Semiconductor group says carmakers can expect upturn in supplies over coming weeks.

In part two of our series, we attempt to learn the ways of the machine.

Amazon's Project Kuiper got some new employees as Facebook ended satellite project.

Flaw was exploited when government officials clicked on links in LinkedIn messages.

Starting with a beta that launches today, you’ll no longer have to route all your messages through your smartphone.