A wave of cyberattacks meant to make a statement and particularly buoy Ukraine could have unintended consequences.
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Hackers Find a New Way to Deliver Devastating DDoS Attacks
Cybercriminals are exploiting a fleet of more than 100,000 misconfigured servers to knock websites offline.
When War Struck, Ukraine Turned to Telegram
As Russian troops surround Kyiv, millions of Ukrainians have relied on the messaging platform for government information.
Ice Cream Machine Hackers Sue McDonald’s for $900 Million
Kytch alleges that the Golden Arches crushed its business—and left soft serve customers out in the cold.
An Internet Troll Gives Nonalcoholic Spirits Startups the Spins
From false press releases to misleading domain names, one man has allegedly gone to great lengths to sabotage his competitors.
Ukraine’s Volunteer ‘IT Army’ Is Hacking in Uncharted Territory
The country has enlisted thousands of cybersecurity professionals in the war effort against Russia.
The Quiet Way Advertisers Are Tracking Your Browsing
Cookies are on the way out—but not enough is being done about browser fingerprinting. So what is it?