The elusive boss of the Trickbot and Conti cybercriminal groups has been known only as “Stern.” Now, German law enforcement has published his alleged identity—and it’s a familiar face. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
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A Swedish MMA Tournament Spotlights the Trump Administration’s Handling of Far-Right Terrorism
A member of a California-based fight club seems to have attended an event hosted by groups with ties to an organization the US government labeled a terrorist group. Will the Trump administration care? This article has been indexed from Security…
The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database
Customs and Border Protection has swabbed the DNA of migrant children as young as 4, whose genetic data is uploaded to an FBI-run database that can track them if they commit crimes in the future. This article has been indexed…
The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search
Thanks to drastic policy changes in the US and Big Tech’s embrace of the second Trump administration, many people are moving their digital lives abroad. Here are a few options to get you started. This article has been indexed from…
A Starter Guide to Protecting Your Data From Hackers and Corporations
Hackers. AI data scrapes. Government surveillance. Thinking about where to start when it comes to protecting your online privacy can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide for you—and anyone who claims they have nothing to hide. This article has been…
The US Is Building a One-Stop Shop for Buying Your Data
Plus: A mysterious hacking group’s secret client is exposed, Signal takes a swipe at Microsoft Recall, Russian hackers target security cameras to spy on aid to Ukraine, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Feds Charge 16 Russians Allegedly Tied to Botnets Used in Ransomware, Cyberattacks, and Spying
A new US indictment against a group of Russian nationals offers a clear example of how, authorities say, a single malware operation can enable both criminal and state-sponsored hacking. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Why 3D-Printing an Untraceable Ghost Gun Is Easier Than Ever
On today’s episode of ‘Uncanny Valley,’ we discuss how WIRED was able to legally 3D-print the same gun allegedly used by Luigi Mangione, and where US law stands on the technology. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Mysterious Database of 184 Million Records Exposes Vast Array of Login Credentials
The trove has now been taken down but included users’ logins for platforms including Apple, Google, and Meta, plus services from multiple governments. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Mysterious Database of 184 Million…
Authorities Carry Out Elaborate Global Takedown of Infostealer Heavily Used by Cybercriminals
US, European, and Japanese authorities, along with tech companies including Microsoft and Cloudflare, say they’ve disrupted Lumma, an infostealer popular with criminal gangs. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Authorities Carry Out Elaborate Global…
3 Teens Almost Got Away With Murder. Then Police Found Their Google Searches
An arson attack in Colorado had detectives stumped. The way they solved the case could put everyone at risk. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 3 Teens Almost Got Away With Murder. Then Police…
What to Expect When You’re Convicted
When a formerly incarcerated “troubleshooter for the mafia” looked for a second career he chose the thing he knew best. He became a prison consultant for white-collar criminals. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Trump Signs Controversial Law Targeting Nonconsensual Sexual Content
The Take It Down Act requires platforms to remove instances of “intimate visual depiction” within two days. Free speech advocates warn it could be weaponized to fuel censorship. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Silicon Valley VC Says He Got the IDF Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack
Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire said in a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry that he connected the IDF with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far sooner than believed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
How to Win Followers and Scamfluence People
Format Boy makes a living teaching Yahoo Boys, notorious West African scammers, how to use AI and deepfake technology to ensnare their next victims. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Win Followers…
For Tech Whistleblowers, There’s Safety in Numbers
Amber Scorah and Psst are building a “digital safe” to help people shine a light on the bad things their bosses are doing, without getting found out. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: For…
Who Even Is a Criminal Now?
WIRED loves a rogue. Except rogues ruined the internet. Is there any salvaging the rebellious spirit without destroying everything? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Who Even Is a Criminal Now?
We 3D-Printed Luigi Mangione’s Ghost Gun. It Was Entirely Legal
In the wake of Luigi Mangione’s alleged killing of a health care CEO with a partially 3D-printed pistol, we built the exact same weapon ourselves—and test-fired it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: We…
How the Signal Knockoff App TeleMessage Got Hacked in 20 Minutes
The company behind the Signal clone used by at least one Trump administration official was breached earlier this month. The hacker says they got in thanks to a basic misconfiguration. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Coinbase Will Reimburse Customers Up to $400 Million After Data Breach
Plus: 12 more people are indicted over a $263 million crypto heist, and a former FBI director is accused of threatening Donald Trump thanks to an Instagram post of seashells. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…