DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, which means the future of the company’s vast trove of customer data is unknown. Here’s what that means for your genetic data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
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How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Patrol accessing your data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Using Starlink Wi-Fi in the White House Is a Slippery Slope for US Federal IT
The ad hoc addition to the otherwise tightly controlled White House information environment could create blind spots and security exposures while setting potentially dangerous precedent. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Using Starlink Wi-Fi…
Trump’s Aggression Sours Europe on US Cloud Giants
Companies in the EU are starting to look for ways to ditch Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud services amid fears of rising security risks from the US. But cutting ties won’t be easy. This article has been indexed from Security…
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here’s what you need to know. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Low-Cost Drone Add-Ons From China Let Anyone With a Credit Card Turn Toys Into Weapons of War
Chinese ecommerce giants like Temu and AliExpress sell drone accessories like those used by soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Low-Cost Drone Add-Ons From China Let Anyone With a…
End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming
Plus: A nominee to lead CISA emerges, Elon Musk visits the NSA, a renowned crypto cracking firm’s secret (and problematic) cofounder is revealed, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: End-to-End Encrypted Texts…
A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up
The UK, France, Sweden, and EU have made fresh attacks on end-to-end encryption. Some of the attacks are more “crude” than those in recent years, experts say. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A…
‘People Are Scared’: Inside CISA as It Reels From Trump’s Purge
Employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they’re struggling to protect the US while the administration dismisses their colleagues and poisons their partnerships. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘People Are…
How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
The Violent Rise of ‘No Lives Matter’
“No Lives Matter” has emerged in recent months as a particularly violent splinter group within the extremist crime network known as Com and 764, and experts are at a loss for how to stop its spread. This article has been…
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works. This article has been indexed from…
Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets
Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Cybercriminals Allegedly…
A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
Eleven11bot infects webcams and video recorders, with a large concentration in the US. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
A Brand New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
Eleven11bot infects webcams and video recorders, with a large concentration in the US. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Brand New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Trump’s Spy Chief Urged…
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials
Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility polices to align them with President Trump’s orders. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem
The Justice Department claims 10 alleged hackers and two Chinese government officials took part in a wave of cyberattacks around the globe that included breaching the US Treasury Department and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem
The Justice Department claims 10 alleged hackers and two Chinese government officials took part in a wave of cyberattacks around the globe that included breaching the US Treasury Department and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…