Hackers stole $81 million in a sophisticated attack on the Bangladesh Bank in February, which makes it one of the most impressive cyber-heist in history. The hackers were planning to steal $951 million in total, using fraudulent transactions. Recently uncovered evidence revealed that poor security – $10 internet routers – offered them access to the bank’s entire infrastructure, including the SWIFT servers that are responsible for financial transactions.

A new report indicates that hackers also breached SWIFT, the backbone of the global financial system that makes possible financial transactions.

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It’s finally the weekend, which means it’s time to watch HBO, as the first episode of Game of Thrones’ season 6 is about to air. In what follows we’re going to tell you everything there is to know about HBO’s massive Game of Thrones premiere event, so you can make the most of it and even stream it for free.

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Fans of streaming video services are going to have a very difficult decision to make in the coming months. Although Hulu began life as the number one destination for next-day TV show streaming, its film library is quickly catching up with that of Netflix. In fact, at this rate, there might be more movies on Hulu than there are on Netflix by the end of 2016 (if not earlier).

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Do you own a business and you want a high-quality, reliable solution for fleet tracking? Or perhaps you’re the parent of a young child and you’re on the lookout for a solution that will ensure he or she doesn’t vanish to Las Vegas with your car. If you find yourself on either end of that spectrum or anywhere in between, we have the ideal solution for you. From now through the end of the day on April 18, the Linxup GPS Trackers & GPS System Tracking Device for OBD Car GPS is on sale for $34.99 with free shipping.

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Intelligence agencies have been in the news a lot for the past few years thanks to the Snowden leaks, but also the recent wave of terrorist threats and attacks that hit various targets in the U.S., Europe, and other regions of the world. So what’s it really like to be a CIA spy? Is it similar to what we see in Homeland, The Americans, or other movies?

One former spy took to Reddit to host an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session, in which he revealed what his experience as a CIA officer was.

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Just three weeks after Elon Musk introduced the Model 3 to the world, the number of reservations for Tesla’s mass market EV is already close to surpassing 400,000. And while rival car companies may not be in panic mode just yet, there’s no question that they’ve been caught a little bit off guard.

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How clean is the air in your city? In its annual ‘State of the Air’ report for 2016, the American Lung Association reports that despite the continued improvement in air quality, there are still over 166 million Americans at risk of averse health effects on account of unhealthy air throughout the country.

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Actress Maisie Williams, best known for her work playing Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, isn’t above having a little fun at fans’ expense. She recently agreed to act as a young woman named Loraine who works at a gaming and toy store that just happens to be having a killer Game of Thrones promotion going on. Most of her customers recognize her right away but she refuses to admit who she really is and ends up hilariously pranking some diehard fans.

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Last week’s trailers roundup was pretty epic, but we think this week’s is even better: We’ve got Independence Day: Resurgence, Jason Bourne, and The Magnificent Seven, to name just a few of the most exciting ones. Let’s check them out!

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In just a few days Game of Thrones finally returns to HBO, and the first episode will probably explain what happened to Jon Snow at the end of season five. But regardless of his fate, things are looking up for Game of Thrones fans. The show will be renewed for at least one more season, HBO confirmed, and an eighth season might also be in the making.

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