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<p>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks to CNN Tuesday night. </p>

WikiLeaks' Assange calls report on Russia hacking 'embarrassing'

The document-leaking organization's founder refers to last week's US intelligence report as a "press release" with a political agenda.

Articleby Alfred NgJanuary 9, 2017 9:56 AM PST

<p>Philip Hammond unveils the UK's National Cyber Security Strategy at Microsoft's Future Decoded conference in London.</p>

UK to review its cybersecurity after US election hacks

Two days after US intelligence agencies detail how Russian hacks interfered with the 2016 election, the UK announces an inquiry into its own online security.

Articleby Alfred NgJanuary 9, 2017 6:32 AM PST

<p>WikiLeaks publishes leaked documents relating to politics, business and more.</p>

Have a verified Twitter account? WikiLeaks might track you

The document-leaking organization proposes a database to track verified users' personal details, like political party, family members and financial ties.

Articleby Stephen ShanklandJanuary 6, 2017 5:56 PM PST

<p>(L-R) Defense Undersecretary for Intelligence Marcell Lettre II, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and United States Cyber Command and National Security Agency Director Admiral Michael Rogers testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.</p>

Putin ordered campaign to influence US election, say intel agencies

The CIA, FBI and NSA agree in a declassified report that Putin ordered Russia's cybercampaign against Clinton and pro Trump.

Articleby Laura HautalaJanuary 6, 2017 3:11 PM PST

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<p>US President-elect Donald Trump answers questions from the media after a day of meetings on December 28, 2016 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.</p>

After briefing, Trump denies hacking affected election outcome

Calling his Friday meeting with intelligence officials "constructive," Donald Trump only vaguely acknowledges Russia's hacking powers.

Articleby Laura HautalaJanuary 6, 2017 1:17 PM PST

US warns of 'imminent' cyberattack threat on electrical grid

An Energy Department report seeks new powers to deal with attacks and other emergencies.

Articleby Stephen ShanklandJanuary 6, 2017 10:54 AM PST

<p>Former CIA director Leon Panetta wants Donald Trump to stop his Twitter feud with the intelligence community.</p>

Former CIA director criticizes Trump's Twitter feud on hacks

Leon Panetta hopes the president-elect will keep his quibbles with the intelligence community off social media.

Articleby Alfred NgJanuary 6, 2017 8:04 AM PST

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Videoby Megan WollertonJanuary 5, 2017 5:46 PM PST

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<p>Director of National Intelligence James Clapper (center) testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.</p>

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