Waymo driverless taxis capture troves of video footage in order to operate, but the company reveals very little about how much data is stored—and for how long. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How…
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Apple Intelligence Is Gambling on Privacy as a Killer Feature
Many new Apple Intelligence features happen on your device rather than in the cloud. While it may not be flashy, the privacy-centric approach could be a competitive advantage. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests
President Trump’s deployment of more than 700 Marines to Los Angeles—following ICE raids and mass protests—has ignited a fierce national debate over state sovereignty and civil-military boundaries. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
Airlines Don’t Want You to Know They Sold Your Flight Data to DHS
A contract obtained by 404 Media shows that an airline-owned data broker forbids the feds from revealing it sold them detailed passenger data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Airlines Don’t Want You to…
The Dangerous Truth About the ‘Nonlethal’ Weapons Used Against LA Protesters
While they can cause serious injuries, “nonlethal” weapons are regularly used in the United States to disperse public demonstrations, including at the recent ICE protests in Los Angeles. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Researcher Figured Out How to Reveal Any Phone Number Linked to a Google Account
Phone numbers are a goldmine for SIM swappers. A researcher found how to get this precious piece of information through a clever brute-force attack. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Researcher Figured Out…
The Mystery of iPhone Crashes That Apple Denies Are Linked to Chinese Hacking
Plus: A 22-year-old former intern gets put in charge of a key anti-terrorism program, threat intelligence firms finally wrangle their confusing names for hacker groups, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
Cybercriminals Are Hiding Malicious Web Traffic in Plain Sight
In an effort to evade detection, cybercriminals are increasingly turning to “residential proxy” services that cover their tracks by making it look like everyday online activity. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Cybercriminals Are…
Ross Ulbricht Got a $31 Million Donation From a Dark Web Dealer, Crypto Tracers Suspect
Crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis says the mysterious 300-bitcoin donation to the pardoned Silk Road creator appears to have come from someone associated with a different defunct black market: AlphaBay. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
What Really Happened in the Aftermath of the Lizard Squad Hacks
On Christmas Day in 2014 hackers knocked out the Xbox and PlayStation gaming networks, impacting how video game companies handled cybersecurity for years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: What Really Happened in the…
ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids
A requirement that ICE agents ensure courthouse arrests don’t clash with state and local laws has been rescinded by the agency. ICE declined to explain what that means for future enforcement. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
The Race to Build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System Is On
President Donald Trump has proposed building a massive anti-missile system in space that could enrich Elon Musk if it materializes. But experts say the project’s feasibility remains unclear. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
You’re Not Ready for Quantum Cracks
A quantum computer will likely one day be able to break the encryption protecting the world’s secrets. See how much faster such a machine could decrypt a password compared to a present-day supercomputer. This article has been indexed from Security…
You’re Not Ready
Seems bad out there. Unfortunately, it can always get worse. From evil hacker AI to world-changing cyberattacks, WIRED envisions the future you haven’t prepared for. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: You’re Not Ready
A GPS Blackout Would Shut Down the World
GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are on the rise. If the global navigation system the US relies on were to go down entirely, it would send the world into unprecedented chaos. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
The US Grid Attack Looming on the Horizon
A major cyberattack on the US electrical grid has long worried security experts. Such an attack wouldn’t be easy. But if an adversary pulled it off, it’d be lights out in more ways than one. This article has been indexed…
The Rise of ‘Vibe Hacking’ Is the Next AI Nightmare
In the very near future, victory will belong to the savvy blackhat hacker who uses AI to generate code at scale. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Rise of ‘Vibe Hacking’ Is the…
How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Bioterrorists
For years, a powerful farm industry group served up information on activists to the FBI. Records reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a “bioterrorism” threat. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
How the Farm Industry Spied on Animal Rights Activists and Pushed the FBI to Treat Them as Terrorists
For years, a powerful farm industry group served up information on activists to the FBI. Records reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a legitimate terrorism threat. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
A Hacker May Have Deepfaked Trump’s Chief of Staff in a Phishing Campaign
Plus: An Iranian man pleads guilty to a Baltimore ransomware attack, Russia’s nuclear blueprints get leaked, a Texas sheriff uses license plate readers to track a woman who got an abortion, and more. This article has been indexed from Security…
Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
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…
Cops in Germany Claim They’ve ID’d the Mysterious Trickbot Ransomware Kingpin
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…
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…
The Internet’s Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge
Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto-scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The Internet’s Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge
Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: CFPB Quietly Kills Rule…
CFBP Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: CFBP Quietly Kills Rule…
North Korean IT Workers Are Being Exposed on a Massive Scale
Security researchers are publishing 1,000 email addresses they claim are linked to North Korean IT worker scams that infiltrated Western companies—along with photos of men allegedly involved in the schemes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
A new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts…
An $8.4 Billion Chinese Hub for Crypto Crime Is Incorporated in Colorado
Before a crackdown by Telegram, Xinbi Guarantee grew into one of the internet’s biggest markets for Chinese-speaking crypto scammers and money laundering. And all registered to a US address. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
ICE’s Deportation Airline Hack Reveals Man ‘Disappeared’ to El Salvador
Plus: A DOGE operative’s laptop reportedly gets infected with malware, Grok AI is used to “undress” women on X, a school software company’s ransomware nightmare returns, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car
A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
CBP’s acting commissioner has rescinded four Biden-era policies that aimed to protect vulnerable people in the agency’s custody, including mothers, infants, and the elderly. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US Customs and Border…
Customs and Border Protection Confirms Its Use of Hacked Signal Clone TeleMessage
CBP says it has “disabled” its use of TeleMessage following reports that the app, which has not cleared the US government’s risk assessment program, was hacked. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Customs and…
The Trump Administration Sure Is Having Trouble Keeping Its Comms Private
In the wake of SignalGate, a knockoff version of Signal used by a high-ranking member of the Trump Administration was hacked. Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the platforms used for government communications. This article has been indexed from Security…
The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
A new analysis of TM Signal’s source code appears to show that the app sends users’ message logs in plaintext. At least one top Trump administration official used the app. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Now the US director of national intelligence, Gabbard failed to follow basic cybersecurity practices on several of her personal accounts, leaked records reviewed by WIRED reveal. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Tulsi Gabbard…
US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car
Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehicle—not just those in the front seats. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked
The communications app TeleMessage, which was spotted on former US national security adviser Mike Waltz’s phone, has suspended “all services” as it investigates reports of at least one breach. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Security Researchers Warn a Widely Used Open Source Tool Poses a ‘Persistent’ Risk to the US
The open source software easyjson is used by the US government and American companies. But its ties to Russia’s VK, whose CEO has been sanctioned, have researchers sounding the alarm. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants
Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death. This article has been indexed…
Mike Waltz Has Somehow Gotten Even Worse at Using Signal
A photo taken this week showed Mike Waltz using an app that looks like—but is not—Signal to communicate with top officials. “I don’t even know where to start with this,” says one expert. This article has been indexed from Security…
Think Twice Before Creating That ChatGPT Action Figure
People are using ChatGPT’s new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at risk—unless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security…
North Korea Stole Your Job
For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: North Korea Stole Your…
AI Code Hallucinations Increase the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks
A new study found that code generated by AI is more likely to contain made-up information that can be used to trick software into interacting with malicious code. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy
WhatsApp’s AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi
Researchers reveal a collection of bugs known as AirBorne that would allow any hacker on the same Wi-Fi network as a third-party AirPlay-enabled device to surreptitiously run their own code on it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show
Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Car Subscription…
Pete Hegseth’s Signal Scandal Spirals Out of Control
Plus: Cybercriminals stole a record-breaking fortune from US residents and businesses in 2024, and Google performs its final flip-flop in its yearslong quest to kill tracking cookies. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Pete…
Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts explain how to prepare for travel to and from the United States—and how to stay safe. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Protecting Your Phone—and Your…
Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams
Google is rolling out an end-to-end encrypted email feature for business customers, but it could spawn phishing attacks, particularly in non-Gmail inboxes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens…
The Tech That Safeguards the Conclave’s Secrecy
Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican is preparing to organize a new conclave in less than 20 days. This is how they’ll tamp down on leaks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Custom and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border. This article has been indexed from Security…
Florida Man Enters the Encryption Wars
Plus: A US judge rules against police cell phone “tower dumps,” China names alleged NSA agents it says were involved in cyberattacks, and Customs and Border Protection reveals its social media spying tools. This article has been indexed from Security…
ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform
In a document published Thursday, ICE explained the functions that it expects Palantir to include in a prototype of a new program to give the agency “near real-time” data about people self-deporting. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children
The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord’s features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inadequate. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly…
This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops
Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
‘Stupid and Dangerous’: CISA Funding Chaos Threatens Essential Cybersecurity Program
The CVE Program is the primary way software vulnerabilities are tracked. Its long-term future remains in limbo even after a last-minute renewal of the US government contract that funds it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Here’s What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages
A lawsuit over the Trump administration’s infamous Houthi Signal group chat has revealed what steps departments took to preserve the messages—and how little they actually saved. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Here’s What…
Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins
Though the exact details of the situation have not been confirmed, community infighting seems to have spilled out in a breach of the notorious image board. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Suspected 4chan…
Microsoft’s Recall AI Tool Is Making an Unwelcome Return
Microsoft held off on releasing the privacy-unfriendly feature after a swell of pushback last year. Now it’s trying again, with a few improvements that skeptics say still aren’t enough. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Black Basta: The Fallen Ransomware Gang That Lives On
After a series of setbacks, the notorious Black Basta ransomware gang went underground. Researchers are bracing for its probable return in a new form. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Black Basta: The Fallen…
TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto Heist
Allegedly responsible for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from a single exchange, North Korea’s TraderTraitor is one of the most sophisticated cybercrime groups in the world. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
CyberAv3ngers: The Iranian Saboteurs Hacking Water and Gas Systems Worldwide
Despite their hacktivist front, CyberAv3ngers is a rare state-sponsored hacker group bent on putting industrial infrastructure at risk—and has already caused global disruption. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: CyberAv3ngers: The Iranian Saboteurs Hacking…
Brass Typhoon: The Chinese Hacking Group Lurking in the Shadows
Though less well-known than groups like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, Brass Typhoon, or APT 41, is an infamous, longtime espionage actor that foreshadowed recent telecom hacks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Brass…
The Most Dangerous Hackers You’ve Never Heard Of
From crypto kingpins to sophisticated scammers, these are the lesser-known hacking groups that should be on your radar. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Most Dangerous Hackers You’ve Never Heard Of
Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to ‘Immediately’ Self-Deport
An email sent by the Department of Homeland Security instructs people in the US on a temporary legal status to leave the country. But who the email actually applies to—and who actually received it—is far from clear. This article has…
China Secretly (and Weirdly) Admits It Hacked US Infrastructure
Plus: The Department of Homeland Security begins surveilling immigrants’ social media, President Donald Trump targets former CISA director who refuted his claims of 2020 election fraud, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages
Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing people’s chats to the open web—revealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a…
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America
The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
Plus: Another DOGE operative allegedly has a history in the hacking world, and Donald Trump’s national security adviser apparently had way more Signal chats than previously known. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: NSA…
Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
A lawyer for Xiaofeng Wang and his wife says they are “safe” after FBI searches of their homes and Wang’s sudden dismissal from Indiana University, where he taught for over 20 years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Cybersecurity Professor Mysteriously Disappears as FBI Raids His Homes
Xiaofeng Wang, a longtime computer science professor at Indiana University, has disappeared along with his wife, and their profiles on the school’s website were wiped ahead of recent FBI raids. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Top Trump Officials’ Passwords and Personal Phone Numbers Discovered Online
Plus: Alleged Snowflake hacker will be extradited to US, internet restrictions create an information vacuum in Myanmar, and London gets its first permanent face recognition cameras. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Top Trump…
Even More Venmo Accounts Tied to Trump Officials in Signal Group Chat Left Data Public
WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji. This article has been indexed…
SignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads of Signal Ever
Scandal surrounding the Trump administration’s Signal group chat has led to a landmark week for the encrypted messaging app’s adoption—its “largest US growth moment by a massive margin.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public
A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
SignalGate Isn’t About Signal
The Trump cabinet’s shocking leak of its plans to bomb Yemen raises myriad confidentiality and legal issues. The security of the encrypted messaging app Signal is not one of them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
SignalGate Isn’t About Signal
The Trump cabinet’s shocking leak of its plans to bomb Yemen raises myriad confidentiality and legal issues. The security of the encrypted messaging app Signal is not one of them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…