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Bitcoin braces itself for a quantum computing onslaught
IN THE SPOTLIGHT The cryptocurrency community is starting to worry over a new generation of super-powered computers that could turn the digital monetary world on its head.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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When did computer passwords become a thing?
The Explainer People have been racking their brains for good codes for longer than you might think
By David Faris Published
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How the FBI took down the world's largest zombie 'botnet'
Under the Radar The bot allegedly infected more than 19 million IP addresses across the world
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'North Korean Facebook' hacked by Scottish teen
Speed Read Social network clone StarCon deleted from internet after 18-year-old student correctly guesses admin log-on
By The Week Staff Published
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PlayStation hit by hackers who threaten Sony chair's plane
Speed Read Hackers claiming affiliation with Islamic State issue bomb threat and claim responsibility for denial of service attack
By The Week Staff Published
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Gameover Zeus and Cryptolocker: how to protect yourself
In Depth Security advice site remains offline 24 hours after revelation of Gameover Zeus cyber threat
By The Week Staff Last updated
In Depth