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NotPetya initially disguised itself as ransomware with messages demanding payment. Photo by Jbuket via Creative Commons. itself as ransomware with messages demanding payment.

The worst cyberattack–so far

By Elisabeth Eaves | Cyber Security, What We’re Reading

Coming next in military tech

By Michael C. Horowitz | Special Topics, Technology and Security

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