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Reports of individuals and groups hacking for political reasons are everywhere, but experts tell SC Media that "true" hacktivism may be dead as we redefine the term to include a broader range of motivations.

HotRat, a dangerous variant of the AsyncRAT malware, is spreading through pirated versions of popular software and games.

Chinese nation-state actor Storm-0558's attack on Microsoft's email infrastructure is more extensive than previously believed. Researchers at Wiz reve

Norton has denied several requests for an interview since May 9.

U.S. government puts Cytrox and Intellexa, foreign commercial spyware vendors, on an economic blocklist for their unauthorized access to devices.

Google has started to restrict internet access for some of its employees. It may seem like an odd move for a web company, but there's a good reason for it.

The U.S. is continuing its efforts to crack down on the most harmful actors in the surveillance industry.

Researchers at the University of Maryland analyzed phones sold in police auctions and found that they contained extremely sensitive and disturbing data.

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program is intended to make it easier for consumers to find smart home devices that are safe and less vulnerable to attacks.

Cyberattacks are on the rise across the U.S. and Google is now taking steps to protect its systems by telling staff to stay off the net.