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North Koreans Are Jailbreaking Phones to Access Forbidden Media from 2022-05-03T06:20:05
A new report suggests that a small but vibrant group of smartphone hackers may be challenging the world's most digitally restrictive regime.
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Russia Is Being Hacked at an Unprecedented Scale from 2022-05-02T06:20:06
From “IT Army” DDoS attacks to custom malware, the country has become a target like never before.
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The US Saw a Spike in Child Sexual Abuse URLs in 2021 from 2022-04-29T06:20:05
CSAM hosting in the United States rose 64 percent last year, putting the country second in the world, a new report found.
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A $3 Billion Silk Road Seizure Will Erase Ross Ulbricht’s Debt from 2022-04-28T06:20:05
In a twist, a massive trove of stolen bitcoins will repay the dark web market creator's $183 million restitution.
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Netflix Can Cut Off Moochers Without a Password-Sharing Crackdown from 2022-04-27T06:20:04
There's a simple way to limit Netflix freeloaders—give users the ability to easily boot unknown devices linked to their accounts.
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Hackers Are Getting Caught Exploiting New Bugs More Than Ever from 2022-04-26T06:20:07
A pair of reports from Mandiant and Google found a spike in exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in 2021. The question is, why?
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It Was a Good Month for Fighting Cybercrime. Don't Get Comfortable from 2022-04-25T06:20:07
Even as police and tech companies get better at shutting down illegal operations, cybercrime is worse than ever.
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WhatsApp Doubles Down With End-to-End Encrypted ‘Communities’ from 2022-04-22T06:20:05
More than just group DMs, WhatsApp's new feature is a major expansion of its comprehensive encrypted messaging.
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Russia's Sandworm Hackers Attempted a Third Blackout in Ukraine from 2022-04-21T06:20:05
The foiled attack was the first in five years to use Sandworm's Industroyer malware, which is designed to automatically trigger power disruptions.
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Feds Uncover a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Hacking Industrial Control Systems from 2022-04-20T06:20:06
The malware toolkit, known as Pipedream, is perhaps the most versatile tool ever made to target critical infrastructure like power grids and oil refineries.
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How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Instagram from 2022-04-19T06:20:05
It’s your account—you decide who’s allowed to see your vacation photos or slide into your DMs.
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Europe Is Building a Huge International Facial Recognition System from 2022-04-18T06:20:06
Lawmakers advance proposals to let police forces across the EU link their photo databases—which include millions of pictures of people’s faces.
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The Senate Bill That Has Big Tech Scared from 2022-04-15T06:20:07
The proposal would stop the biggest platforms from giving themselves an advantage over the little guys. Who's afraid of a little competition?
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How Russia's Invasion Triggered a US Crackdown on Its Hackers from 2022-04-14T06:20:05
The Biden White House is using “all of the levers of national power” to counter—or preempt—cyberattacks by Russia’s most dangerous hacker groups.
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NFTs Are a Privacy and Security Nightmare from 2022-04-13T06:20:05
The blockchain isn’t as “anonymous” as you might think.
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Blockchains Have a ‘Bridge’ Problem, and Hackers Know It from 2022-04-12T06:20:04
Blockchain bridges are a crucial piece of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, which makes them prime targets for attacks.
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How Explosions Actually Kill from 2022-04-11T06:20:07
Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia's unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different.
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Researchers Used a Decommissioned Satellite to Broadcast Hacker TV from 2022-04-08T06:20:05
What happens when an old satellite is no longer in use but can still broadcast? Hacker shenanigans, that's what.
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Leaked Details of the Lapsus$ Hack Make Okta’s Slow Response Look More Bizarre from 2022-04-07T06:20:06
Documents shed some light on how Okta and its subprocessor Sitel reacted to a breach, but they don’t explain the apparent lack of urgency.
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A Sinister Way to Beat Multifactor Authentication Is on the Rise from 2022-04-06T06:20:05
Lapsus$ and the group behind the SolarWinds hack have utilized prompt bombing to defeat weaker MFA protections in recent months.
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Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail from 2022-04-05T06:20:05
Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised.
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Stop Tracking Your Loved Ones from 2022-04-04T06:20:04
Tracking apps hijack your psyche. Here's how to regain control.
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The Future of Digital Cash Is Not on the Blockchain from 2022-04-01T06:20:04
If you want the privacy of paper money, you need something that leaves no paper trail.
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Feds Allege Destructive Russian Hackers Targeted US Refineries from 2022-03-31T06:20:06
The DOJ unsealed indictments against four alleged Russian hackers said to have targeted US energy infrastructure for nearly a decade.
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The Fragile Open Source Ecosystem Isn’t Ready for ‘Protestware’ from 2022-03-30T06:20:07
A recent uptick in disruptions to open source software, including incidents aimed at objecting to Russia's war in Ukraine, have left the community on edge.
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The Third-Party Okta Hack Leaves Customers Scrambling from 2022-03-29T06:20:05
Authentication firm Okta's statements on the Lapsus$ breach fails to answer key questions.
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A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine from 2022-03-28T06:20:07
The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe.
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The Big, Baffling Crypto Dreams of a $180 Million Ransomware Gang from 2022-03-25T06:20:05
Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino.
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How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Twitter from 2022-03-24T06:20:06
Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy.
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The Enduring Danger of Cluster Bombs from 2022-03-23T06:20:06
Russia’s reported use of cluster munitions against Ukraine could cause devastation for decades.
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Leaked Ransomware Docs Show Conti Helping Putin From the Shadows from 2022-03-22T06:20:07
Members of the hacker gang may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc.
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The Workaday Life of the World’s Most Dangerous Ransomware Gang from 2022-03-21T06:20:05
A Ukrainian researcher leaked 60,000 messages from inside the Conti ransomware group. Here’s what they reveal.
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A Big Bet to Kill the Password for Good from 2022-03-18T06:20:07
After a decade of work, the FIDO Alliance says it’s found the missing piece in the bridge to a password-free future.
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Chinese Spies Hacked a Livestock App to Breach US State Networks from 2022-03-17T06:20:03
Vulnerabilities in animal tracking software USAHERDS and Log4j gave the notorious APT41 group a foothold in multiple government systems.
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Critical Bugs Expose Hundreds of Thousands of Medical Devices and ATMs from 2022-03-15T06:20:04
The so-called Access:7 vulnerabilities are the latest high-profile IoT security fumble.
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How Police Abuse Phone Data to Persecute LGBTQ People from 2022-03-14T06:20:04
In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as "evidence" against persecuted groups.
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How Ukraine's Internet Can Fend Off Russian Attacks from 2022-03-11T06:20:04
The besieged country's complex internet infrastructure has evolved to promote resiliency.
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Hacktivists Stoke Pandemonium Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine from 2022-03-10T06:20:04
A wave of cyberattacks meant to make a statement and particularly buoy Ukraine could have unintended consequences.
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Ice Cream Machine Hackers Sue McDonald's for $900 Million from 2022-03-09T06:20:06
Kytch alleges that the Golden Arches crushed its business—and left soft serve customers out in the cold.
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Russia's Sandworm Hackers Have Built a Botnet of Firewalls from 2022-03-08T06:20:08
Western intelligence services are raising alarms about Cyclops Blink, the latest tool at the notorious group’s disposal.
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The Quiet Way Advertisers Are Tracking Your Browsing from 2022-03-07T06:20:05
Cookies are on the way out—but not enough is being done about browser fingerprinting. So what is it?
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Meanie in a Bottle: An Internet Troll Gives Nonalcoholic Spirits Startups the Spins from 2022-03-04T06:20:07
From false press releases to misleading domain names, one man has allegedly gone to great lengths to sabotage his competitors.
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Ukraine’s Volunteer ‘IT Army’ Is Hacking in Uncharted Territory from 2022-03-03T06:20:07
The country has enlisted thousands of cybersecurity professionals in the war effort against Russia.
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An ‘Unhinged’ Putin Threatens Dangerous Escalation in Ukraine War from 2022-03-02T06:20:05
With no off-ramp in sight, Russia’s leader has put the country’s nuclear forces on alert.
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Inside the Lab Where Intel Tries to Hack Its Own Chips from 2022-03-01T06:20:06
Researchers at iSTARE have to think like the bad guys, finding critical flaws before processors go to production.
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How to Use Google Chrome's Enhanced Safety Mode2/28 from 2022-02-28T06:20:06
You get a safer, more secure browser experience, but Google gets a lot more data about you.
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An Optical Spy Trick Can Turn Any Shiny Object Into a Bug from 2022-02-25T06:20:05
Anything from a metallic Rubik’s cube to an aluminum trash can inside a room could give away your private conversations.
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US Agencies Say Russian Hackers Compromised Defense Contractors from 2022-02-24T06:20
Kremlin-backed cyber actors lurked in the networks for months, obtaining sensitive documents related to weapons and infrastructure development.
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Twitter Has Started Blocking Porn in Germany from 2022-02-23T06:20:04
A number of accounts have been vanished as Twitter bows to pressure to make it harder for children to find adult content online.
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Is Firefox Okay? from 2022-02-22T06:20:03
Mozilla’s privacy-heavy browser is flatlining. What it does next is crucial for the future of the web.
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Hackers Rigged Hundreds of Ecommerce Sites to Steal Payment Info from 2022-02-21T06:20:07
The attackers exploited a known vulnerability and installed credit card skimmers on more than 500 websites.
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Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check from 2022-02-18T06:20:04
Useful advice for anyone worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following them without consent.
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Microsoft's Small Step to Disable Macros Is a Huge Win for Security from 2022-02-17T06:20:06
Word and Excel files you download from the internet just got a whole lot safer.
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Playing With Crypto? You’ll Need a Wallet (or Several) from 2022-02-16T06:20:07
Buying and selling NFTs or transferring digital currency is going to require a little leap of faith. Here’s how to get started.
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The DOJ's $3.6B Bitcoin Seizure Shows How Hard It Is to Launder Crypto from 2022-02-15T06:20:04
A couple allegedly used a “laundry list” of technical measures to cover their tracks. It didn't matter.
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Cryptocurrency Is Funding Ukraine's Defense—and Its Hacktivists from 2022-02-14T06:20:06
As Russia continues to amass troops at the border, resistance groups have seen a surge in crypto donations.
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The Alt-Right on Facebook Are Hijacking Canada’s Trucker Blockade from 2022-02-11T06:20:05
In Ottawa, a protest against vaccine mandates has become an international sensation. American far-right personalities are behind its online rise.
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An Insidious Mac Malware Is Growing More Sophisticated from 2022-02-10T06:20:05
When UpdateAgent emerged in late 2020, it utilized basic infiltration techniques. Its developers have since expanded it in dangerous ways.
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Health Sites Let Ads Track Visitors Without Telling Them from 2022-02-09T06:20:05
Privacy policies didn't tell the whole story about third-party tools gathering personal information from the sites of medical and genetic-testing companies.
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Out-of-Control Cybercrime Will Cause More Real-World Harm from 2022-02-08T06:20:05
Ransomware and online attacks can lead to deadly real-world consequences. Governments need to raise their game in response.
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North Korea Hacked Him. So He Took Down Its Internet from 2022-02-07T06:20:05
Disappointed with the lack of US response to the Hermit Kingdom's attacks against US security researchers, one hacker took matters into his own hands.
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Inside Trickbot, Russia’s Notorious Ransomware Gang from 2022-02-04T06:20:04
Internal messages WIRED has viewed shed new light on the operators of one of the world's biggest botnets.
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Welcome to the Burner Phone Olympics from 2022-02-03T06:20:04
China’s Winter Games are overshadowed by human rights problems and overreaching state surveillance.
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Google Has a New Plan to Kill Cookies. People Are Still Mad from 2022-02-02T06:20:06
Google has scrapped FLoC, its controversial cookie replacement. Now it’s back with Topics—but rivals and privacy experts are still nervous.
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Safari Flaws Exposed Webcams, Online Accounts, and More from 2022-01-31T06:20:04
Apple awarded a $100,500 bug bounty to the researcher who discovered the latest major vulnerability in its browser.
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Why the Belarus Railways Hack Marks a First for Ransomware from 2022-01-28T06:20:04
The politically motivated attack represents a new frontier for hacktivists—and won’t be the last of its kind.
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Now Is a Good Time to Update Your Recovery Email Addresses from 2022-01-27T06:20:06
You know those “emergency” email addresses you can use to get into your email and other accounts in case you're locked out? Make sure they're up-to-date.
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Europe’s Move Against Google Analytics Is Just the Beginning from 2022-01-26T06:20:04
Austria’s data regulator has found that the use of Google Analytics is a breach of GDPR. In the absence of a new EU-US data deal, other countries may follow.
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A Bug in iOS 15 Is Leaking User Browsing Activity in Real Time from 2022-01-25T06:20:07
Apple has known about the vulnerability, which also affects iPadOS 15 and Safari 15, since late November.
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Destructive Hacks Against Ukraine Echo Its Last Cyberwar from 2022-01-24T06:20:06
A data wiper posing as ransomware bears a discomfiting resemblance to the earlier wave of Russian cyberattacks that ended with NotPetya.
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'Zero-Click’ Zoom Vulnerabilities Could Have Exposed Calls from 2022-01-21T06:20:05
The flaws are now fixed, but speak to the growing concerns around interactionless attacks.
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Russia Takes Down REvil Hackers—as Ukraine Tensions Mount from 2022-01-20T06:20:05
Over a dozen alleged members of the notorious ransomware group have been arrested, but the Kremlin's critics are wary of the underlying motivation.
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How Apple's iCloud Private Relay Can Keep You Safe from 2022-01-19T06:20:04
The newest security measure is still in beta. But if you want to make use of it, here's what you need to know.
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NSO Group Spyware Targeted Dozens of Reporters in El Salvador from 2022-01-18T06:20:04
The newly disclosed campaign shows how little the company has done to curb abuses of its powerful surveillance tools.
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North Korean Hackers Stole Nearly $400 Million in Crypto Last Year from 2022-01-17T06:20:04
The regime had a “banner year,” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values and a new generation of vulnerable startups.
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Apple’s Private Relay Roils Telecoms Around the World from 2022-01-14T06:21:16
Security experts say there's little reason for the criticism from Europe’s mobile operators and US limitations over the VPN-like iCloud tool.
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How to Read Your iOS 15 App Privacy Report from 2022-01-13T06:20:04
Your iPhone now gives you lots of transparency into what your downloads are up to. Here's what to look out for.
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The FTC Wants Companies to Find Log4j Fast. It Won't Be So Easy from 2022-01-12T06:20:04
The critical vulnerability is buried among endless open source code, and many cyber experts are stumped.
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Signal's Cryptocurrency Feature Has Gone Worldwide from 2022-01-10T06:25:29
A beta “payments” feature now lets some users of the popular encrypted messaging app send MobileCoin around the globe.
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Hackers Are Exploiting a Flaw Microsoft Fixed 9 Years Ago from 2022-01-07T06:20:03
Unless you go out of your way to install the patch, your system could be exposed.
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The Next Wave of Log4J Attacks Will Be Brutal from 2022-01-06T06:20:06
So far, Log4Shell has resulted mostly in cryptomining and a little espionage. The really bad stuff is just around the corner.
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6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet from 2022-01-05T06:20:04
You’ll never be able to get a clean slate—but you can significantly downsize your digital footprint.
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The Worst Hacks of 2021 from 2022-01-03T06:20:06
It was a year of ransomware, surveillance, data breaches, and yes, more ransomware.
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Meta Removes 7 Surveillance-for-Hire Operations From Its Platforms from 2021-12-28T06:20:04
While NSO Group gets most of the attention, the takedowns underscore how insidious the industry has become.
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How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone from 2021-12-23T06:20:05
“Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise.
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Google Warns That NSO Hacking Is on Par Elite Nation State Spies from 2021-12-22T06:20:03
ForcedEntry is “one of the most technically sophisticated exploits” Project Zero security researchers have ever seen.
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The Log4J Vulnerability Will Haunt the Internet for Years from 2021-12-21T06:20:05
Hundreds of millions of devices are likely affected.
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The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways from 2021-12-20T06:20:04
A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated “nude” images.
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‘The Internet Is on Fire’ from 2021-12-17T06:20:05
A vulnerability in the Log4j logging framework has security teams scrambling to put in a fix.
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Microsoft Seizes Domains Used by a Chinese Hacking Group from 2021-12-16T06:20:09
The move delivers a blow to the hackers behind sophisticated attacks on government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations.
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A Year After the SolarWinds Hack, Supply Chain Threats Still Loom from 2021-12-15T06:20:05
The Russia-led campaign was a wake-up call to the industry, but there's no one solution to the threat.
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Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor from 2021-12-14T06:20:03
The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country's efforts to control the internet.
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Researchers Have a Method to Spot Reddit’s State-Backed Trolls from 2021-12-13T06:20:04
Academics claim they can sniff out the telltale signs of troll-like behavior. But is it really as simple as monitoring cute animal postings?
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NSO Group Spyware Hits at Least 9 US State Department Phones from 2021-12-10T06:20:05
The incident lays bare how hollow the surveillance company’s reassurances about the limits of its hacking tools have always been.
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Facebook Will Force More At-Risk Accounts to Use Two-Factor from 2021-12-09T06:20:04
The platform joins Google and others in requiring stronger protections for its most vulnerable users.
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A Bunch of Malicious Google Play Apps Stole User Banking Info from 2021-12-08T06:20:05
Using tricks to sidestep the app store’s restrictions, malware operators pillaged passwords, keystrokes, and other data.
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A Software Bug Let Hackers Drain $31M From a Crypto Service from 2021-12-07T06:20:05
An attacker exploited a vulnerability in MonoX Finance's smart contract to inflate the price of its digital token and then cash out.
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The McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Hacking Saga Has a New Twist from 2021-12-06T06:20:05
The cold war between a startup and a soft-serve machine manufacturer is heating up, thanks to a newly released trove of internal emails.
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Hacker Lexicon: What Is a Watering Hole Attack? from 2021-12-03T06:20:04
It's a technique that can hit thousands of victims—through no fault of their own.
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A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Physical World from 2021-12-02T06:20:04
Hackers have targeted the country's trains, gas stations, and airline infrastructure, as cyber conflict with Israel continues to escalate.
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Iranian Hackers Are Going After US Critical Infrastructure from 2021-12-01T06:20:05
A hacking group is targeting a broad range of organizations, taking advantage of vulnerabilities that have been patched but not yet updated.
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Locked Out of ‘God Mode,’ Runners Are Hacking Their Treadmills from 2021-11-30T06:20:04
NordicTrack customers were watching Netflix using a simple trick—until the company blocked their access.
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How Iran Tried to Undermine the 2020 US Presidential Election from 2021-11-29T06:20:04
From faked emails to a hacked voter registration database, a new indictment offers fresh details on the attempted interference.
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DuckDuckGo Wants to Stop Apps From Tracking You on Android from 2021-11-23T06:20:04
The privacy-focused tech company's latest update promises to block invasive data collection across your whole phone.
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‘Ghostwriter’ Looked Like a Purely Russian Op—Except It's Not from 2021-11-22T06:20:05
Security researchers have found signs that the pervasive hacking and misinformation campaign comes not from Moscow but from Minsk.
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Another Intel Chip Flaw Puts a Slew of Gadgets at Risk from 2021-11-19T06:20:08
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the CPU to bypass the security measures protecting some of its most sensitive data.
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Hackers Targeted Apple Devices in Hong Kong for Widespread Attack from 2021-11-18T06:20:06
Visitors to pro-democracy and media sites in the region were infected with malware that could download files, steal data, and more.
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The Sneaky Way TikTok Is Connecting You to Real-Life Friends from 2021-11-17T06:20:06
The social network got huge by ignoring who you know. That's increasingly no longer the case.
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The Biggest Ransomware Bust Yet Might Actually Make an Impact from 2021-11-15T06:20:06
By arresting one alleged hacker associated with REVil and seizing millions from another, the US has made clear that ransomware comes with a cost.
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A Drone Tried to Disrupt the Power Grid. It Won't Be the Last from 2021-11-12T06:20:06
An attack attempt in 2020 proves the UAS threat is real—and not enough is being done to stop it.
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Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril from 2021-11-10T06:20:06
The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.
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1.8TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online from 2021-11-09T06:20:06
DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement's eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be.
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How to Use iCloud+'s New Security Features from 2021-11-05T06:24:34
Apple's cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they're designed to improve your digital privacy and security.
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How a Squid Game Crypto Scam Got Away With Millions from 2021-11-04T06:20:06
On the front lines of a “rug pull” that left investors in the lurch.
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An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind from 2021-11-03T06:20:04
The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim.
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Blind People Won the Right to Break Ebook DRM. In 3 Years, They'll Have to Do It Again from 2021-11-02T06:20:07
Advocates will once again be granted a DMCA exception to make accessible versions of texts. They argue that it's far past time to make it permanent.
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Dark Web Drug Busts Lead to 150 Arrests from 2021-11-01T06:20:05
Operation Dark HunTor spanned eight countries—and put the focus on sellers more than marketplaces.
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This AI Predicts How Old Children Are. Can It Keep Them Safe? from 2021-10-29T06:20:07
Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account.
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11 Security Settings You Should Know About in Windows 11 from 2021-10-27T06:30:49
Microsoft has rolled out its most secure operating system yet. Here's how to make the most of it.
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New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide from 2021-10-26T06:20:04
The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.
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How Hackers Hijacked Thousands of High-Profile YouTube Accounts from 2021-10-21T06:20:03
Google has shed light on a spate of attacks that turned creator channels into cryptocurrency scam livestreams.
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Missouri Threatens to Sue a Reporter Who Flagged a Security Flaw from 2021-10-20T06:20
The governor warned that he would take legal action against a journalist who identified a vulnerability that exposed teachers' Social Security numbers.
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A Telegram Bot Told Iranian Hackers When They Got a Hit from 2021-10-19T06:20:06
APT35 may not be the most dangerous group out there, but they've got a new phishing trick.
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Telegram Is Becoming a Cesspool of Anti-Semitic Content from 2021-10-18T06:20:05
A new report shows that channels devoted to anti-Jewish conspiracy theories are growing at an alarming rate. Why won’t the platform take action?
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Cloudflare Isn't Liable for Sites That Hawk Counterfeits from 2021-10-15T06:20:05
A federal judge ruled that the content-delivery service doesn't "contribute" to copyright infringement.
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How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account from 2021-10-14T06:20:05
If you've finally hit your breaking point, here's how to say goodbye to Mark Zuckerberg's empire.
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How to Get Your Family to Actually Use a Password Manager from 2021-10-13T06:20:04
Whether it's about sharing your Netflix login or getting your affairs in order, here are tips for convincing your loved ones to organize and protect their accounts too.
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A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling from 2021-10-12T06:20:07
The data breach apparently includes source code, gamer payouts, and more.
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Hundreds of Scam Apps Hit Over 10 Million Android Devices from 2021-10-11T06:34
The so-called GriftHorse campaign used clever techniques to avoid detection in Google Play for nearly a year.
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A Simple Bug Is Leaving AirTag Users Vulnerable to an Attack from 2021-10-08T06:20:06
Apple has reportedly known about the exploit for months.
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Why James Bond Doesn’t Use an iPhone from 2021-10-07T06:20:05
The fictional superspy wields Nokia devices in No Time To Die. It’s an odd choice, but Apple's smartphones aren’t ideal, either.
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How a Secret Google Geofence Warrant Helped Catch the Capitol Riot Mob from 2021-10-06T06:20:06
A WIRED investigation has found 45 federal criminal cases that cite Google geolocation data to place suspects inside the US Capitol during the January 6 riot.
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He Escaped the Dark Web's Biggest Bust. Now He's Back from 2021-09-29T06:20:07
DeSnake apparently eluded the DOJ's takedown of AlphaBay. The admin talked to WIRED about his return—and the resurrection of the notorious underground marketplace.
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The iOS 15 Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now from 2021-09-28T06:20:07
Apple's latest software update has a bunch of new security features. Here's how to put them to use.
Apple and Google Go Further Than Ever to Appease Russia from 2021-09-27T06:20:05
By removing a voting app from their app stores at the Kremlin's request, the tech giants have set a troubling new precedent.
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How to Set Up a NAS to Securely Share Files from 2021-09-24T06:20:06
From file backups to movie streaming, network attached storage drives offer plenty of functions and features.
A New App Helps Iranians Hide Messages in Plain Sight from 2021-09-23T06:20:06
Nahoft uses encryption to turn chats into a random jumble of words, and it works even when the internet doesn’t.
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Anonymous Leaked a Bunch of Data From a Right-Wing Web Host from 2021-09-22T06:20:07
The hacktivist collective targeted the domain registrar Epik for providing services to clients including the Texas GOP, Parler, and 8chan.
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You Can Now Ditch the Password on Your Microsoft Account from 2021-09-21T06:20:07
You no longer need a long string of characters to access Windows and Office 365.
LA Police Are Collecting Detainees' Social Media Information from 2021-09-20T06:20:04
According to new documents, officers ask people they stop for their Facebook and Twitter account details, and then feed the data into Palantir.
What Is Zero Trust? It Depends What You Want to Hear from 2021-09-17T06:20:05
The cybersecurity world’s favorite catchphrase isn’t any one product or system, but a holistic approach to minimizing damage.
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How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer from 2021-09-16T06:20:06
You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.
WhatsApp Fixes Its Biggest Encryption Loophole from 2021-09-15T06:20:07
The ubiquitous messaging service will add end-to-end encryption to backups, keeping your chats safe no matter whose cloud they're stored in.
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The Texas Abortion ‘Whistleblower’ Site Still Can't Find a Host from 2021-09-14T06:20:05
Even the most extreme internet infrastructure providers have turned their backs on the website for violating their terms of service.
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ProtonMail Amends Its Policy After Giving Up an Activist’s Data from 2021-09-13T06:20:06
The email service says it was unable to appeal a Swiss court’s demand to log the IP address of a French climate advocate.
What Apple Can Do Next to Fight Child Sexual Abuse from 2021-09-10T06:20:06
The fallout from the company's recent proposal has created a new opportunity to fix how it roots out abusive material across its devices.
38M Records Were Exposed Online—Including Contact-Tracing Info from 2021-09-09T06:29:03
Misconfigured Power Apps from Microsoft led to more than a thousand web apps accessible to anyone who found them.
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What It'll Take to Get Power Back in New Orleans After Hurricane Ida from 2021-09-08T06:20:04
It could take weeks to get the lights on in parts of Louisiana, but the playbook on how to do it is clear.
6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked from 2021-09-07T06:20:04
You are your own biggest weakness, but changing just a few of your behaviors can reduce the chances that your online accounts get breached.
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A Bad Solar Storm Could Cause an 'Internet Apocalypse' from 2021-09-06T06:20:08
The undersea cables that connect much of the world would be hit especially hard by a coronal mass ejection.
The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can't Stop from 2021-09-03T06:20:04
After another “zero-click” attack, security experts say it's time for more extreme measures to keep iMessage users safe.
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Hackers Could Increase Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws from 2021-09-02T06:20:05
It would take a determined hacker to break into the vulnerable B. Braun products, but the impact could be devastating.
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Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat from 2021-09-01T06:20:06
A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again.
China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC from 2021-08-31T06:36:49
The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster's reporting.
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How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear from 2021-08-30T06:20:08
Need to be discreet? Here's how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.
A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing from 2021-08-27T06:20:08
Carriers know where you are every time your phone re-connects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn't have to.
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How the Far Right Exploded on Steam and Discord from 2021-08-26T06:20:05
New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazi...
AI Wrote Better Phishing Emails Than Humans in a Recent Test from 2021-08-25T06:20:06
Researchers found that tools like OpenAI's GPT-3 helped craft devilishly effective spearphishing messages.
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools from 2021-08-24T06:20:04
Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no pu...
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance from 2021-08-23T06:20:05
You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.
What You Should Know About the Google Play Store Changes from 2021-08-20T06:20:05
With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of c...
All the Ways Spotify Tracks You—and How to Stop It from 2021-08-19T06:20:05
Whether you're listening to workout music or a "cooking dinner" playlist, the app can show you ads based on your mood and what you're doing right ...
Citizen's New Service Helps Paying Users Summon the Cops from 2021-08-18T06:38:45
The crime-tracking app is charging $20 per month to give subscribers access to their own virtual security service.
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Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem from 2021-08-17T06:20
Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.
France Cracked Down on Google’s Ad Tech. What’s Next? from 2021-08-16T06:20:04
The French Competition Agency has hit the company with $855 million in fines this year. The money is meaningless—but the changes could be profound...
Hospitals Still Use Pneumatic Tubes—and They Can Be Hacked from 2021-08-13T06:20:05
The tech may seem antiquated, but it poses very modern cybersecurity problems.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better from 2021-08-12T06:20:05
Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
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The Privacy Battle That Apple Isn’t Fighting from 2021-08-11T06:20:06
California has begun enforcing a browser-level privacy setting, but you still can’t find that option in Safari or iOS.
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Phantom Warships Are Courting Chaos in Conflict Zones from 2021-08-10T06:20:05
The latest weapons in the global information war are fake vessels behaving badly.
A Controversial Tool Calls Out Thousands of Hackable Websites from 2021-08-09T06:20:06
PunkSpider is back, and crawling hundreds of millions of sites for vulnerabilities.
The Shapeshifting Cam Girl Rewriting the Rules of Digital Porn from 2021-08-06T06:20:06
Face-morphing adult content creator Coconut Kitty is ushering in the unsettling future of the medium, one where nothing is as it seems.
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The Kaseya Ransomware Nightmare Is Almost Over from 2021-08-05T06:20:05
A decryption tool has emerged, meaning any victims whose systems remain locked up can soon breathe easy.
An Explosive Spyware Report Shows the Limits of iOS Security from 2021-08-04T06:20:07
Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool—and the gaps in Apple and Google's defenses.
Venmo Gets More Private—but It's Still Not Fully Safe from 2021-08-03T06:20:05
Eliminating the global feed is a good step. But until the platform offers privacy by default, it remains a liability for many of its users.
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How China's Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase from 2021-08-02T06:20:03
The country's hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security largely took over the country’s cyberespiona...
Hackers Got Past Windows Hello by Tricking a Webcam from 2021-07-30T06:20:07
The security researchers used an infrared photos and third-party hardware to best Microsoft's facial recognition tech.
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Cuba’s Social Media Blackout Reflects an Alarming New Normal from 2021-07-29T06:20:06
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action wo...
Facebook Catches Iranian Spies Catfishing US Military Targets from 2021-07-28T06:20:04
The hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure its victims.
Germany Is About to Block One of the Biggest Porn Sites from 2021-07-27T06:20:05
Regulators are trying to force adult sites to introduce age checks for users. Now one of the largest in the world faces a total block for refusing...
WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks from 2021-07-26T06:20:06
Starting with a beta that launches today, you'll no longer have to route all of your messages through your smartphone.
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Beyond Kaseya: Everyday IT Tools Can Offer ‘God Mode’ for Hackers from 2021-07-23T06:20:06
Attackers are increasingly attuned to the power and potential of remote management software.
An Office Phone Flaw Can’t Be Fixed By Cisco Alone from 2021-07-22T06:20:05
The company released a patch this week but security researchers say the root of the problem is beyond its control—and symptomatic of a larger issu...
A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images from 2021-07-21T06:20:05
There are 150 child sexual abuse laws around the world. Now, metadata is making it easier for countries to work together.
How to Make Your Web Searches More Secure and Private from 2021-07-20T06:20:07
What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.
Europe Makes the Case to Ban Biometric Surveillance from 2021-07-19T06:20:07
Companies are racing to track everything about you. It could be a convenient way to reduce fraud—or seriously creepy and discriminatory.
Echo Dots Store a Wealth of Data—Even After You Reset Them from 2021-07-16T06:20:06
Thinking about selling your smart speaker? Be aware that you can't completely delete personal content from the device.
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The Unfixed Flaw at the Heart of REvil’s Ransomware Spree from 2021-07-15T06:20:06
Security researchers warned Kaseya about its IT management software in April, but the patches didn't come fast enough to avert last week's disaste...
How REvil Ransomware Took Out Thousands of Business at Once from 2021-07-14T06:20:06
More details have come to light as to how the notorious hacking group pulled off its unprecedented attack.
A New Kind of Ransomware Tsunami Hits Hundreds of Companies from 2021-07-13T06:20:06
An apparent supply chain attack exploited Kaseya's IT management software to encrypt a "monumental" number of victims all at once.
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Why the Password Isn't Dead Quite Yet from 2021-07-12T06:20:05
Everyone hates the old ways of authentication. But while change is closer than ever, it comes with its own drawbacks.
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Russian Hackers Are Trying to Brute-Force Hundreds of Networks from 2021-07-09T06:20:05
While SolarWinds rightly drew attention earlier this year, Moscow's Fancy Bear group has been on a password-guessing spree this whole time.
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Windows 11’s Security Push Puts Microsoft on a Collision Course from 2021-07-08T06:20:05
The minimum hardware requirements for Microsoft’s next operating system will leave plenty of PCs stranded.
SolarWinds Hackers Continue Assault With a New Microsoft Breach from 2021-07-07T06:20:05
The company says the Nobelium hacking group compromised a support agent's computer and levied brute-force attacks against some of its customers.
What the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Reveals About Humankind from 2021-07-06T06:20:06
The document says less about the search for life in the universe, and more about our current cultural climate and distrust of expertise.
The US Takedown of Iranian Media Sites Extends a Thorny Precedent from 2021-07-05T06:20:06
Free speech advocates raised concerns after the Justice Department seized more than 30 domains this week.
A Well-Meaning Feature Leaves Millions of Dell PCs Vulnerable from 2021-07-02T06:20:07
Flaws in a firmware security tool affect as many as 30 million desktops, laptops, and tablets.
NFC Flaws Let Researchers Hack ATMs by Waving a Phone from 2021-07-01T06:20:05
Flaws in card reader technology let a security firm consultant wreak havoc with point-of-sale systems and more.
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All the Ways Amazon Tracks You—and How to Stop It from 2021-06-30T06:20:06
The retail empire is obsessed with your data. But is the convenience worth your personal information?
A New Tool Wants to Save Open Source From Supply Chain Attacks from 2021-06-29T06:20:06
Sigstore will make code signing free and easy for software developers, providing an important first line of defense.
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As Ransomware Demands Boom, Insurance Companies Keep Paying Out from 2021-06-28T06:20:04
While major carriers like AXA have backed away from covering ransoms, don't expect the industry at large to break the vicious cycle.
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The FBI's Anom Stunt Rattles the Encryption Debate from 2021-06-25T06:20:05
The agency spent years running a secure phone network for criminals. So much for “going dark.”
Apple Says It's Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not from 2021-06-24T06:20:06
Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push.
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What You Should Know About Voilá, the Latest Viral Selfie App from 2021-06-23T06:20:06
Before you use it to cartoonify your face, consider the risks to your data.
The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes from 2021-06-22T06:20:05
Listen, if you’re going to take them, follow these precautions so they don’t go anywhere you don’t intend them to.
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Ransomware Struck Another Pipeline Firm—and 70GB of Data Leaked from 2021-06-21T06:20:05
LineStar Integrity Services was hacked around the same time as Colonial Pipeline, but radical transparency activists have brought the attack to li...
How an Obscure Company Took Down Big Chunks of the Internet from 2021-06-18T06:20:05
You may not have heard of Fastly, but you felt its impact when sites went offline around the world Tuesday morning.
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How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware from 2021-06-17T06:20:04
It's a growing threat for individual users and businesses alike—but there are ways to protect yourself.
Microsoft’s Vote Tracking Software Clears a Major Hurdle from 2021-06-16T06:20:04
Hart InterCivic will be the first private vendor to partner with the company on using its open-source ElectionGuard system.
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Ransomware Hits a Food Supply Giant—and Underscores a Dire Threat from 2021-06-15T06:25:35
Hackers targeting JBS USA have disrupted meat processing facilities around the world, just one month after the Colonial Pipeline attack caused fue...
The SolarWinds Hackers Aren't 'Back.' They Never Went Away from 2021-06-14T06:20:05
A new phishing campaign from Russian spies targeted USAID among others. But it's less an escalation than a regression to the mean.
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Hacker Lexicon: What Is a Supply Chain Attack? from 2021-06-11T06:20:06
From NotPetya to SolarWinds, it’s a problem that’s not going away any time soon.
Apple's M1 Chip Has a Fascinating Flaw from 2021-06-10T06:20:06
The covert channel bug demonstrates a fundamental fact of CPUs: even new ones have vulnerabilities.
The Bizarro Streaming Site That Hackers Built From Scratch from 2021-06-09T06:20:07
BravoMovies isn't real. But it puts in a remarkable amount of effort trying to trick you into believing that it is.
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Blurry Satellite Images of Palestine and Israel Make Rebuilding Harder from 2021-06-08T06:20:08
Digital researchers and aid groups say free mapping tools like Google Earth are too imprecise.
Goodbye Internet Explorer—and Good Riddance from 2021-06-07T06:20:06
Microsoft will finally put the venerated, vulnerability-ridden browser out to pasture, but it's still got a year to cause some trouble.
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How to Avoid Those Infuriating Cookie Pop-Ups from 2021-06-04T06:20:04
Cookie consent notices are everywhere, and opting out of tracking is a pain. It doesn’t have to be this way.
How to Avoid App Store Scams from 2021-06-03T06:20:07
Apple’s and Google’s approval guidelines are notoriously lax—and they won’t keep out apps that are after your money and data. Here’s how to sniff ...
Ransomware's Dangerous New Trick Is Double-Encrypting Your Data from 2021-06-02T06:20:04
Even when you pay to get a decryption key, you may find your files are still locked up by another strain of malware.
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The Colonial Pipeline Hack Is a New Extreme for Ransomware from 2021-06-01T06:20:05
An attack has crippled the company's operations—and cut off a large portion of the East Coast's fuel supply—in an ominous development for critical...
DarkSide Ransomware Hit Colonial Pipeline—and Created an Unholy Mess from 2021-05-31T06:20:05
As the White House gets involved in the response, the group behind the malware is scrambling.
How a Former Netflix Exec Built a Brazen Bribery Scheme from 2021-05-28T06:20:07
The company’s ex-vice president of IT faces 20 years in prison for creating a pay-to-play environment with technology vendors.
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WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy Just Kicked In. Here’s What You Need to Know from 2021-05-27T06:20:04
Instead of a hard cutoff, the messaging app will gradually degrade and eventually cease to function if you don’t accept the changes.
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What's Google FLoC? And How Does It Affect Your Privacy? from 2021-05-26T06:20:04
There's a battle raging over how advertisers can target us on the web—or whether they should be able to target us at all.
I’m Not a Robot! So Why Won’t Captchas Believe Me? from 2021-05-25T06:20:04
If clicking crosswalks makes your blood boil, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are some tips that make solving those challenges way less frust...
Twitter's Tip Jar Privacy Fiasco Was Entirely Avoidable from 2021-05-24T06:20:06
Sending its users to PayPal has created all sorts of problems that Twitter should have caught ahead of time.
Google's Grand Plan to Eradicate Cookies Is Crumbling from 2021-05-20T06:20:04
Regulators in the EU and competitors have raised concerns about the company's proposals to rewrite the rules of online advertising.
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An Ambitious Plan to Tackle Ransomware Faces Long Odds from 2021-05-19T06:20:05
A task force counting Amazon, Cisco, and the FBI among its members has proposed a framework to solve one of cybersecurity's biggest problems. Good...
Feds Arrest an Alleged $336M Bitcoin-Laundering Kingpin from 2021-05-18T06:20:05
The alleged administrator of Bitcoin Fog kept the dark web service running for 10 years before the IRS caught up with him.
The New iOS Update Lets You Stop Ads From Tracking You—So Do It from 2021-05-17T06:20:07
Facebook and other advertisers fought the move, but App Tracking Transparency is finally here.
AirDrop Is Leaking Email Addresses and Phone Numbers from 2021-05-14T06:20:17
Apple has known about the flaw since 2019 but has yet to acknowledge or fix it.
Hackers Used ‘Mind-Blowing’ Bug to Sneak Past macOS Safeguards from 2021-05-13T06:20:17
The vulnerability was patched Monday, but hackers had already used it to spread malware.
VPN Hacks Are a Slow-Motion Disaster from 2021-05-12T06:20:18
Recent spying attacks against Pulse Secure VPN are just the latest example of a long-simmering cybersecurity meltdown.
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Apple’s Ransomware Mess Is the Future of Online Extortion from 2021-05-11T06:20:14
This week, hackers stole confidential schematics from a third-party supplier and demanded $50 million not to release them.
A Clubhouse Bug Let People Lurk in Rooms Invisibly from 2021-05-10T06:20:18
The vulnerabilities opened the door to “ghosts” hiding in and disrupting rooms, where moderators would be unable to mute them.
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Palestinian Hackers Tricked Victims Into Installing iOS Spyware from 2021-05-07T06:20:16
The groups used social engineering techniques on Facebook to direct targets to a wide range of malware, including custom tools.
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A New Facebook Bug Exposes Millions of Email Addresses from 2021-05-06T06:20:20
A recently discovered vulnerability discloses user email addresses even when they’re set to private.
The Biggest Security Threats to the US Are the Hardest to Define from 2021-05-05T06:20:20
In a Senate briefing, the heads of the major intelligence agencies warned the public about dangers that offer no easy solutions.
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100 Million More IoT Devices Are Exposed—and They Won't Be the Last from 2021-05-04T06:20:17
The Name:Wreck flaws in TCP/IP are the latest in a series of vulnerabilities with global implications.
US Sanctions on Russia Rewrite Cyberespionage's Rules from 2021-05-03T06:20:17
The US has sent a loud message to Moscow—though what it's saying isn’t exactly clear.
The FBI Takes a Drastic Step to Fight China’s Hacking Spree from 2021-04-30T06:20:11
The agency's approach to protecting vulnerable victims of the recent Hafnium attack manages to be at once controversial and refreshingly restraine...
Facebook Had Years to Fix the Flaw That Leaked 500M Users' Data from 2021-04-29T06:20:14
Software makers can't catch every bug every time, but Facebook had ample warning about the privacy problems with its “contact import” feature.
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Internet Shutdown Is an Act of ‘Vast Self-Harm’ from 2021-04-28T06:20:14
On Friday the military junta shut off connectivity across the country. There’s no sign of when it will return.
A Far-Right Extremist Allegedly Plotted to Blow Up Amazon Data Centers from 2021-04-27T06:20:14
The FBI arrested the suspect in Texas after he purchased explosives from an undercover agent.
Russia May Have Found a New Way to Censor the Internet from 2021-04-26T06:20:12
In an attempt to silence Twitter, the Kremlin appears to have developed novel techniques to restrict online content.
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Twitch Will Act on ‘Serious’ Offenses That Happen Off-Platform from 2021-04-23T06:20:15
The new policy holds streamers to account for what happens on other services and in real life.
Hackers Are Exploiting Discord and Slack Links to Serve Up Malware from 2021-04-21T06:20:08
Beware of links from platforms that got big during quarantine.
Signal Adds a Payments Feature—With a Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency from 2021-04-20T06:20:13
The encrypted messaging app is integrating support for MobileCoin in a bid to keep up with the features offered by its more mainstream rivals.
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The UK Is Trying to Stop Facebook's End-to-End Encryption from 2021-04-19T06:20:08
The government's latest attack is aimed at discouraging the company from following through with its planned rollout across platforms.
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The Opportunities—and Obstacles—for Women at NSA and Cyber Command from 2021-04-16T06:20:13
WIRED spoke with three women working in cybersecurity in the US intelligence committee about the progress of recent years and the work that remain...
The Threat to the Water Supply Is Real—and Only Getting Worse from 2021-04-15T06:20:14
An ex-employee allegedly tampered with a Kansas water system. It was too easy, and it's happening too often.
How to Keep Nearby Strangers from Sending You Files from 2021-04-12T06:20:16
Sharing is caring—except when it's an unwelcome photo from a rando on the subway. Here's how to lock down your phone and computer.
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The Dark Web Is Teeming With Vaccine Listings Right Now from 2021-04-09T06:20:13
Vendors are cashing in on people desperate to leapfrog the line—or falsely certify that they got the shot.
Facebook Moves Against ‘Evil Eye’ Hackers Targeting Uyghurs from 2021-04-08T06:20:12
The company’s investigation into a Chinese espionage campaign took researchers beyond Facebook’s own platforms.
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‘Browser Isolation’ Takes On Entrenched Web Threats from 2021-04-07T06:20:11
Cloudflare says it’s possible to build a version of the notoriously slow and buggy tool without compromising on speed.
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The Peculiar Ransomware Piggybacking Off of China’s Big Hack from 2021-04-06T06:20:12
DearCry is the first attack to use the same Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, but its lack of sophistication lessens the threat.
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A SpaceX Engineer's Dark Web Insider Trading Sparks an SEC First from 2021-04-05T06:20:14
“MillionaireMike” allegedly ran a stock tip scam that earned him $27,000 in bitcoin payments.
With Spectre Still Lurking, Google Looks to Protect the Web from 2021-04-02T06:20:12
To show how browsers can guard against the speculative execution bug, Google security researchers have shown how an attack would work.
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Facebook's ‘Red Team X’ Hunts Bugs Beyond the Social Network's Walls from 2021-04-01T06:20:14
The internal hacking team has spent the last year looking for vulnerabilities in the products the company uses, which could in turn make the whole...
Foreign Meddling Flooded the 2020 Election—but Not by Hackers from 2021-03-31T06:20:13
A new ODNI report shows how extensive Russian and Iranian influence operations were, but it doesn’t mention a single hack-and-leak incident.
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Apple Bent the Rules for Russia—and Other Countries Will Take Note from 2021-03-30T06:20:13
Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian government...
The UK Is Secretly Testing a Controversial Web Snooping Tool from 2021-03-26T07:20:13
The country passed its Investigatory Powers Act in 2016. Now, it's building what could be the most powerful data collection system used by any dem...
Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Has a Silver Lining from 2021-03-25T07:20:12
The streaming service is making account owners enter two-factor codes in a limited test. That's … actually not so bad.
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How to Export Your Passwords From LastPass from 2021-03-24T07:20:14
The popular security service is severely limiting its free tier starting March 16. If you’d like to move your passwords to another manager, here’s...
It’s Open Season for Microsoft Exchange Hacks from 2021-03-23T07:20:14
A patch for the vulnerabilities China exploited has been released. Now, criminal groups are going to reverse engineer it—if they haven’t already.<...
Gab's CTO Introduced a Critical Vulnerability to the Site from 2021-03-22T07:20:13
A review of the open source code shows an account under the executive's name made a mistake that could lead to the kind of breach reported this we...
‘Retaliation’ for Russia's SolarWinds Spying Isn't the Answer from 2021-03-19T07:20:14
It will be hard pointing to a specific line the Kremlin crossed that the US hasn't crossed as well.
Chinese Hacking Spree Hit an ‘Astronomical’ Number of Victims from 2021-03-18T07:20:13
A single group appears to have infiltrated tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers in an ongoing onslaught.
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The Accellion Breach Keeps Getting Worse—and More Expensive from 2021-03-17T07:20:10
What started as a few vulnerabilities in firewall equipment has snowballed into a global extortion spree.
Privacy-First Browser Brave Is Launching a Search Engine from 2021-03-15T07:20:13
Unlike Google, Brave Search won’t track or profile people who use it.
Thousands of Android and iOS Apps Leak Data From the Cloud from 2021-03-12T07:20:11
It's the digital equivalent of leaving your windows or doors open when you leave the house—and in some cases, leaving them open all the time.
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China and Russia's Spying Sprees Will Take Years to Unpack from 2021-03-11T07:20:13
The full extent of the Solarwinds hack and Hafnium's attack on Microsoft Exchange Server may never be known.
Microsoft's Dream of Decentralized IDs Enters the Real World from 2021-03-10T07:20:16
The company will launch a public preview of its identification platform this spring—and has already tested it at the UK's National Health Service....
Twitch's First Transparency Report Is Here—and Long Overdue from 2021-03-08T07:20:16
The decade-old streaming platform has for the first time detailed its efforts to safeguard its user base in one place.
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Clubhouse's Security and Privacy Lag Behind Its Explosive Growth from 2021-03-05T07:20:06
The platform has promised to do better after a string of incidents. But the hardest part might be managing user expectations.
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Hackers Tied to Russia's GRU Targeted the US Grid for Years, Researchers Warn from 2021-03-04T07:20:10
A Sandworm-adjacent group has successfully breached US critical infrastructure a handful of times, according to new findings from the security fir...
China Hijacked an NSA Hacking Tool in 2014—and Used It for Years from 2021-03-03T07:20:12
The hackers used the agency’s EpMe exploit to attack Windows devices years before the Shadow Brokers leaked the agency’s zero-day arsenal online.<...
Apple Offers Its Closest Look Yet at iOS and MacOS Security from 2021-03-02T07:20:13
In its latest Platform Security Guide, Cupertino raised the curtain on the critical features that protect against hackers.
Malware Is Now Targeting Apple’s New M1 Processor from 2021-03-01T07:20:12
Two distinct strains of malware have already adjusted to the new silicon just months after its debut.
Cyberpunk 2077 Maker Was Hit With a Ransomware Attack—and Won't Pay Up from 2021-02-26T07:20:13
CD Projekt Red's list of woes gets longer, as hackers claim to have stolen the source code for their most popular games.
Feds Indict North Korean Hackers for Years of Heists and Scams from 2021-02-25T07:20:12
The three men are allegedly part of a group that tried to steal $1.3 billion in an extended—and ongoing—cybercrime spree.
A Windows Defender Vulnerability Lurked Undetected for 12 Years from 2021-02-24T07:20:14
Microsoft has finally patched the bug in its antivirus program after researchers spotted it last fall.
France Ties Russia's Sandworm to a Multiyear Hacking Spree from 2021-02-23T07:20:14
A French security agency warns that the destructively minded group has exploited an IT monitoring tool from Centreon.
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Parler Says It's Back from 2021-02-22T07:20:11
The platform was kicked off Amazon's servers. Now it says it's no longer relies on "Big Tech" for its infrastructure.
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A Barcode Scanner App With Millions of Downloads Goes Rogue from 2021-02-19T07:20:14
After an update in December, the app began infecting Android devices, bombarding users with ads on their default browser.
Covid-19 Vaccine Scams Spread Under Facebook and Telegram's Watch from 2021-02-18T07:20:17
Don’t use an iTunes gift card to purchase doses of the vaccine online.
A Coordinated Takedown Targets 'OGUser' Account Thieves from 2021-02-17T07:20:15
Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have all taken action against the hacker community in recent days.
Gaming Sites Are Still Letting Streamers Profit From Hate from 2021-02-16T07:20:13
WIRED has found dozens of far-right and white supremacist figures monetizing their livestreams through “donation management services” Streamlabs a...
Why ‘Inside Job’ Zoombombs Are So Hard to Stop from 2021-02-15T07:20:17
Researchers have found that most calls to disrupt videoconferences originate with the participants, especially in high schools and colleges.
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A Second SolarWinds Hack Deepens Third-Party Software Fears from 2021-02-12T07:20:17
It appears that not only Russia but also China targeted the company, a reminder of the many ways interconnectedness can go wrong.
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Facebook Ad Services Let Anyone Target US Military Personnel from 2021-02-11T07:20:16
Researchers warn that an advertising platform with categories like “Army” and “United States Air Force Security Sources” could be abused.
Apple Fixes One of the iPhone's Most Pressing Security Risks from 2021-02-10T07:20:14
By hardening iMessage in iOS 14, the company has effectively cut off what had been an increasingly popular line of attack.
Cops Disrupt Emotet, the Internet's ‘Most Dangerous Malware’ from 2021-02-09T07:20:10
A global operation has taken down the notorious botnet in a blow to cybercriminals worldwide.
This Encrypted Gun Registry Might Bridge a Partisan Divide from 2021-02-08T07:20:16
Researchers from Brown University have developed a system that could keep track of firearms while preserving privacy.
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Flash Is Dead—but Not Gone from 2021-02-05T07:20:14
Zombie versions of Adobe’s troubled software can still cause problems in systems around the world.
Fleeing WhatsApp for Better Privacy? Don't Turn to Telegram from 2021-02-04T07:37:22
Because the chat app doesn't encrypt conversations by default—or at all for group chats—security professionals often warn against it.
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North Korea Targets—and Dupes—a Slew of Cybersecurity Pros from 2021-02-03T07:20:13
The sweeping campaign took advantage of the collaborative spirit among researchers, with an unknown number of victims.
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Parler Finds a Reprieve in Russia—but Not a Solution from 2021-02-02T07:20:10
The far-right platform still hasn't found a US-based home. Where it lands could have serious consequences for its users' privacy.
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Chrome and Edge Want to Help Solve Your Password Problems from 2021-02-01T07:20:13
The line between browsers and password managers is blurring.
The Truth About North Korea's Ultra-Lockdown Against Covid-19 from 2021-01-29T07:20:10
The country has turned inward more than ever, leaving the true impact of the pandemic a mystery.
The SolarWinds Hackers Used Tactics Other Groups Will Copy from 2021-01-28T07:30:24
The supply chain threat was just the beginning.
Big Tech Can’t Ban Its Way Out of This from 2021-01-27T07:20:12
Platforms are scrambling to avoid being used by right-wing extremists targeting the inauguration. But the seeds of this crisis were sown long ago....
This Site Published Every Face from Parler's Capitol Riot Videos from 2021-01-26T07:20:12
Faces of the Riot used open source software to detect, extract, and deduplicate every face from the 827 videos taken from the insurrection on Janu...
Anti-Secrecy Activists Publish a Trove of Ransomware Victims' Data from 2021-01-25T07:20:14
WikiLeaks successor DDoSecrets has amassed a controversial new collection of corporate secrets and is sharing them in the name of transparency.
How Law Enforcement Gets Around Your Smartphone's Encryption from 2021-01-22T07:20:14
New research has dug into the openings iOS and Android security provide for anyone with the right tools.
The SolarWinds Hackers Shared Tricks With a Notorious Russian Spy Group from 2021-01-21T07:20:09
Security researchers have found links between the attackers and Turla, a sophisticated team suspected of operating out of Moscow's FSB intelligenc...
WhatsApp Has Shared Your Data With Facebook for Years, Actually from 2021-01-20T07:20:11
A pop-up notification has alerted the messaging app's users to a practice that's been in place sine 2016.
Ticketmaster Pays Up for Hacking a Rival Company from 2021-01-19T07:29:30
Employees admitted to using stolen passwords and URL guessing to access confidential data.
How Amazon Sidewalk Works—and Why You May Want to Turn It Off from 2021-01-18T07:20:15
The premise is convenient. But the e-commerce giant's privacy track record isn't exactly inspiring.
Post-Riot, the Capitol Hill IT Staff Faces a Security Mess from 2021-01-15T07:20:11
Wednesday's insurrection could have exposed Congressional data and devices in ways that have yet to be appreciated.
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The UK Denies Julian Assange's Extradition, Citing Suicide Risk from 2021-01-14T07:20:13
The ruling is based not on whether the Wikileaks founder violated the Espionage Act, but on the implications of subjecting him to the US carceral ...
Ransomware Is Headed Down a Dire Path from 2021-01-13T07:20:14
2020 was a great year for ransomware gangs. For hospitals, schools, municipal governments, and everyone else, it’s going to get worse before it ge...
The Worst Hacks of 2020, a Surreal Pandemic Year from 2021-01-12T07:20:14
From ransomware schemes to supply chain attacks, this year melded classic hacks with extraordinary circumstances.
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How Your Digital Trails Wind Up in the Police’s Hands from 2021-01-11T07:20:16
Phone calls. Web searches. Location tracks. Smart speaker requests. They’ve become crucial tools for law enforcement, while users often are unawar...
6 Privacy-Focused Alternatives to the Apps You Use Every Day from 2021-01-08T07:20:13
From messaging to maps, many popular apps slurp up your data to sell you ads. There’s a better way.
Apple's App 'Privacy Labels' Are Here—and a Big Step Forward from 2021-01-07T07:20:12
It remains unclear how effective the warnings will be, but the attempt alone is a promising development.
No One Knows How Deep Russia's Hacking Rampage Goes from 2021-01-06T07:20:13
A supply chain attack against IT company SolarWinds has exposed as many as 18,000 companies to Cozy Bear's attacks.
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The Biden Administration Will Have Its Hands Full With Russia from 2021-01-05T07:20:16
After four years of Trump kowtowing to Putin, the US has its work cut out for it.
A Massive Fraud Operation Stole Millions From Online Bank Accounts from 2020-12-31T07:20:12
The crooks used emulators to mimic the phones of more than 16,000 customers whose mobile bank accounts had been compromised.
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2020 Shows the Danger of a Decapitated Cyber Regime from 2020-12-30T07:20:14
Trump's White House has long been AWOL on cybersecurity. That lack of oversight almost seemed to be working—until the SolarWinds hack.
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How to Understand the Russia Hack Fallout from 2020-12-29T07:20:17
Not all SolarWinds victims are created equal.
The Christchurch Shooter and YouTube's Radicalization Trap from 2020-12-24T07:20:16
The platform has gotten better about stamping out extremist content. But researchers say its policies and algorithms are still too opaque.
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