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Microsoft takes down hacking network with potential to disrupt election
Microsoft obtained a court order to disrupt the largest botnet in the world. Angela Lang/CNET This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of
Senate committee finds Trump campaign welcomed Russian hacking help
US President Donald Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images This story is
Microsoft sues over trademark to stop COVID-19 hacking campaign
Microsoft says it took over the domain names that hackers used to trick businesses into giving up their account information. Jason Hiner/CNET For the most
Facebook turned to hacking to help FBI catch a child predator
Angela Lang/CNET In order to unmask a California man who repeatedly harassed and exploited girls on Facebook, the social network decided to help the FBI
Beware these coronavirus hacking threats, UK and US agencies warn
Hackers are using coronavirus fears and anxiety to target internet users, government agencies from the UK and US said Wednesday. Angela Lang/CNET For the most
As coronavirus crisis worsens, hacking is increasing, security experts say
Hackers are using your anxieties about the coronavirus pandemic against you. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit
