The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast. This article has…
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The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real
The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The School Shootings…
License Plate Readers Are Leaking Real-Time Video Feeds and Vehicle Data
Misconfigured license-plate-recognition systems reveal the livestreams of individual cameras and the wealth of data they collect about every vehicle that passes by them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: License Plate Readers Are Leaking…
Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple May Owe You $20…
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing…
Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts
A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated by US law. Even US military officials are concerned. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Hey, Maybe It’s Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories
Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there’s no time like the present to do some digital decluttering. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
US Treasury Department Admits It Got Hacked by China
Treasury says hackers accessed “certain unclassified documents” in a “major” breach, but experts believe the attack’s impacts could prove to be more significant as new details emerge. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US…
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024
From Elon Musk and Donald Trump to state-sponsored hackers and crypto scammers, this was the year the online agents of chaos gained ground. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Most Dangerous People on…
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Paper Passport Is Dying
The Worst Hacks of 2024
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield
In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Invisible…
Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
Plus: Google’s U-turn on creepy “fingerprint” tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang’s teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Mystery Drone Sightings…
This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to people’s home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act passed today, but lawmakers stripped language that would keep the Trump administration from wielding unprecedented authority to surveil Americans. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Congress Again Fails to…
Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Drug Dealers Have Moved Onto Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the darkweb has decreased in recent years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Drug…
Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns
Experts say the catchall term for online fraud furthers harm against victims and could dissuade people from reporting attempts to bilk them out of their money. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Stop Calling…