In my latest ~ this week in security ~ newsletter: Medical device maker Boston Scientific hit by destructive hack; Aussie cops nab TeamPCP hackers; GTA 6 leaks are breaking the web; how journalists used a website bug to trace a prolific scammer; and the DOJ walks back Chinese botnet hack claims; plus, much more this week.
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Zack Whittaker
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