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WhatsApp Patches Severe Vulnerability Exploited to Install Government Spyware

WhatsApp fixes a critical flaw that allows attackers to remotely install advanced spyware on phones through missed audio calls. The exploit reportedly leverages NSO Group's Pegasus software to target a select group of users.

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London, Faces U.S. Conspiracy Charges

British police arrest Julian Assange inside the Ecuadorian Embassy after the country revokes his asylum, and the U.S. Justice Department unseals a hacking conspiracy charge against him.

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Senators Demand Answers From Voting Machine Giants Over Security Flaws

Four senior senators pressure top U.S. voting machine makers to explain why they sell insecure, outdated devices ahead of the 2020 election. The lawmakers demand to know why these companies lack paper ballot options despite controlling most of the market.

Former Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke Reveals Teenage Ties to Legendary Hacking Group

Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke acknowledges his past membership in the Cult of the Dead Cow, America's oldest hacking group. This previously hidden detail sheds light on his unconventional approach to politics and technology.

Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke Revealed as Former Hacking Group Member

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke confirms his past involvement with the influential hacking group Cult of the Dead Cow. His teenage years spent on early bulletin board systems provide him with a unique perspective on technology policy.

Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke Acknowledges Teenage Hacking Group Involvement

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke admits to his past involvement with the 1980s hacking group Cult of the Dead Cow and expresses deep regret over his disturbing teenage writings.

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Tufts Faces Backlash After Expelling Vet Student Over Disputed Hacking Claims

Tufts University expels a veterinary student accused of hacking the grading system, but strong alibis and digital evidence suggest she is innocent. The student now faces massive debt and a ruined career as she fights to clear her name.

Tesla Enters Model 3 in Pwn2Own Hacking Contest for First Time

Tesla offers a Model 3 as the grand prize in this year's Pwn2Own hacking competition, marking the first time a car serves as a target. The move highlights Tesla's ongoing collaboration with the cybersecurity community to find and fix vehicle vulnerabilities.

Tesla Enters Model 3 into Pwn2Own Hacking Contest

Tesla makes history by entering the Model 3 into Pwn2Own, the first car in the famous hacking contest.

Hackers Hijack Thousands of Chromecasts to Expose Router Flaw

Hackers known as Hacker Giraffe and J3ws3r hijack thousands of Chromecast devices to display security warnings and promote a YouTube channel. The exploit relies on misconfigured router settings that leave the streaming devices vulnerable to unauthenticated takeovers.

Google Surpasses $15 Million in Bug Bounty Payouts to Security Researchers

Google pays out $3.4 million to 317 researchers in 2018, bringing its total bug bounty spending to over $15 million since 2010. The program rewards hackers for finding and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities rather than exploiting them.