Staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they fear the new administration will cut programs that keep the US safe—and “persecution.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Top Cybersecurity Agency…
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Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets
Digital license plates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
Plus: The US indicts North Koreans in fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers to patch a vulnerability amid live attacks, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft’s AI Recall…
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Why the US Military Can’t Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones
Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homeland—and the Pentagon’s ability to respond is limited. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Human Misuse Will Make Artificial Intelligence More Dangerous
AI creates what it’s told to, from plucking fanciful evidence from thin air, to arbitrarily removing people’s rights, to sowing doubt over public misdeeds. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Human Misuse Will Make…
As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global
The white supremacist Robert Rundo faces years in prison. But the “Active Club” network he helped create has proliferated in countries around the world, from Eastern Europe to South America. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come
The design of the gun police say they found on the alleged United Healthcare CEO’s killer—the FMDA or “Free Men Don’t Ask”—was released by a libertarian group. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards
Several recent schemes were uncovered involving poker players at casinos allegedly using miniature cameras, concealed in personal electronics, to spot cards. Should players everywhere be concerned? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Poker Cheaters…
Police Arrest UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Police Arrest UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect, App…
Police Arrest UHC CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Police Arrest UHC CEO Shooting Suspect, App…
US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking
Plus: Russian spies keep hijacking other hackers’ infrastructure, Hydra dark web market admin gets life sentence in Russia, and more of the week’s top security news. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US Officials…
The Real Story of “The Order”
The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 30 years ago to those of today. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment
Inspired by her own experienced of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women…
She Escaped An Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment
Inspired by her own experienced of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: She Escaped An Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women…
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Senators…
She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: She Was a…
A New Phone Scanner That Detects Spyware Has Already Found 7 Pegasus Infections
The mobile device security firm iVerify has been offering a tool since May that makes spyware scanning accessible to anyone—and it’s already turning up victims. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A New Phone…
Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check
If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check