FBI paid Geek Squad repair staff as informants

New DDoS attack record; Windows 10 privacy settings tweaked...

ZDNet Security March 7, 2018

New documents reveal FBI paid Geek Squad repair staff as informants A freedom of information request revealed that the FBI used the Best Buy division's repair staff to flag illegal content. READ FULL STORY RELATED • Popular new transcription app Otter raises privacy red flags • Microsoft tweaks Windows 10 privacy settings in Insider test • VPN services 2018: The ultimate guide to protecting your data on the internet New world record DDoS attack hits 1.7Tbps days after landmark GitHub outage READ FULL STORY Cryptocurrency mining malware now as lucrative as ransomware for hackers READ FULL STORY The Power of Visibility: Hear from Gartner how to unleash your supply... White Papers from IBM Experience real-time visibility across your supply chain with Watson White Papers from IBM IDC explains how cognitive capabilities are reshaping B2B networks and... White Papers from IBM More Security 1. Equifax hack just got worse for a lot more Americans 2. Nike website flaw exposed sensitive server data 3. Open-source Exim remote attack bug: 400,000 servers still vulnerable, patch now Read more › Innovation 1. Toyota to form $2.8 billion autonomous vehicle research venture 2. Google's ​quantum computing breakthrough: Our new chip might soon outperform a supercomputer 3. For hardcore makers, an at-home CNC plasma cutter Read more › Microsoft: Windows Defender can now spot FinFisher government spyware Microsoft dismantles government-grade malware to improve Windows and Office 365 defenses. READ FULL STORY IT jobs 2018: Hiring priorities, growth areas, and strategies to fill open roles Research from Tech Pro Research Download Now IT leader's guide to deep learning eBooks from Tech Pro Research Download Now More on Security Latest Anti-virus Software

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