In computer security a threat is a possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability to breach security and thus cause possible harm. A threat can be either "intentional" (i.e. , intelligent; e.g. , an individual cracker or a criminal organization) or "accidental" (e.g. , the possibility of a computer malfunctioning, or the possibility of an "act of God" such as an earthquake, a fire, or a tornado) or otherwise a circumstance, capability, action, or event.
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White House earmarks over $1B for quantum technology research
Recent bipartisan efforts from the US House of Representatives and Senate have led to the formation of a subcommittee to ...
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Bitcoin dev finds potentially crippling security flaw in Bitcoin Cash
A massive security vulnerability was found in Bitcoin Cash that, if exploited, would have crippled its blockchain with a ...
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Nearly 50k people have blocked Twitter's biggest advertisers over the Alex Jones debacle (and you can too)
Alex Jones can't win these days. As the unofficial mascot of conspiracy theorists everywhere, Jones -- the man who answers the question: What happens when you turn human skin inside-out and continue to wear it? -- has seen his beloved InfoWars brand blocked on every major platform ...
