Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Being Sued Under the Privacy Act: What to Know
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The Official DOGE Website Launch Was a Security Mess
Plus: Researchers find RedNote lacks basic security measures, surveillance ramps up around the US-Mexico border, and the UK ordering Apple to create an encryption backdoor comes under fire. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Top US Election Security Watchdog Forced to Stop Election Security Work
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Top US Election Security…
The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis
Romance scams cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars a year. As people grow increasingly isolated, and generative AI helps scammers scale their crimes, the problem could get worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers
Despite high-profile attention and even US sanctions, the group hasn’t stopped or even slowed its operation, including the breach of two more US telecoms. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: China’s Salt Typhoon Spies…
A Hacker Group Within Russia’s Notorious Sandworm Unit Is Breaching Western Networks
A team Microsoft calls BadPilot is acting as Sandworm’s “initial access operation,” the company says. And over the last year it’s trained its sights on the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel
In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature of online ad surveillance. This article has been indexed from…
US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
The Rise of the Drone Boats
Swarms of weaponized unmanned surface vessels have proven formidable weapons in the Black and Red Seas. Can the US military learn the right lessons from it? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Rise…
UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data
Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give…
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate…
DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk’s DOGE and a State Department funding freeze have severely disrupted efforts to help people escape forced labor camps run by criminal scammers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The Collapse of USAID Is Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk’s DOGE and a State Department funding freeze have severely disrupted efforts to help people escape forced labor camps run by criminal scammers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Despite Catastrophic Hacks, Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year
Ransomware gangs continued to wreak havoc in 2024, but new research shows that the amounts victims paid these cybercriminals fell by hundreds of millions of dollars. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Despite Catastrophic…
Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden
An investigation into more than 300 cyberattacks against US K–12 schools over the past five years shows how schools can withhold crucial details from students and parents whose data was stolen. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US
Plus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini…
DeepSeek’s Safety Guardrails Failed Every Test Researchers Threw at Its AI Chatbot
Security researchers tested 50 well-known jailbreaks against DeepSeek’s popular new AI chatbot. It didn’t stop a single one. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: DeepSeek’s Safety Guardrails Failed Every Test Researchers Threw at Its…
Exposed DeepSeek Database Revealed Chat Prompts and Internal Data
China-based DeepSeek has exploded in popularity, drawing greater scrutiny. Case in point: Security researchers found more than 1 million records, including user data and API keys, in an open database. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…