Plus: An AI chatbot system is linked to a widespread hack, details emerge of a US plan to plant a spy device in North Korea, your job’s security training isn’t working, and more. This article has been indexed from Security…
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Defense Department Scrambles to Pretend It’s Called the War Department
President Donald Trump said the so-called Department of War branding is to counter the “woke” Department of Defense name. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Defense Department Scrambles to Pretend It’s Called the War…
7 Best Password Managers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 7 Best Password Managers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers
DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota’s firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn
A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target’s browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
What Is a Passkey? Here’s How to Set Up and Use Them (2025)
Passkeys were built to enable a password-free future. Here’s what they are and how you can start using them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: What Is a Passkey? Here’s How to Set Up…
No, Trump Can’t Legally Federalize US Elections
The United States Constitution is clear: President Donald Trump can’t take control of the country’s elections. But he can sow confusion and fear. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: No, Trump Can’t Legally Federalize…
China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World
On September 3, China will hold a “Victory Day” military parade in Tiananmen Square to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan—and to send the West a message. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
DOGE Put Everyone’s Social Security Data at Risk, Whistleblower Claims
Plus: China’s Salt Typhoon hackers target 600 companies in 80 countries, Tulsi Gabbard purges CIA agents, hackers knock out Iranian ship communications, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: DOGE Put Everyone’s Social…
SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes
Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation…
This Is the Group That’s Been Swatting US Universities
WIRED spoke to a self-proclaimed leader of an online group called Purgatory, which charged as little as $20 to call in fake threats against schools. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Is the…
The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived
Cybercriminals are increasingly using generative AI tools to fuel their attacks, with new research finding instances of AI being used to develop ransomware. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware…
The Mysterious Shortwave Radio Station Stoking US-Russia Nuclear Fears
A popular shortwave Russian radio station dubbed “UVB-76” has been an enigma for decades. But its recent messages have turned it into a tool for Kremlin saber-rattling. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
US Government Seeks Medical Records of Trans Youth
Plus: Google wants billions of Chrome users to install an emergency fix, Kristi Noem is on the move, and North Korean IT workers are everywhere. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US Government Seeks…
Phone Searches at the US Border Hit a Record High
Customs and Border Protection agents searched nearly 15,000 devices from April through June of this year, a nearly 17 percent spike over the previous three-month high in 2022. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Senate Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Abuse in ICE Custody
Led by US senator Jon Ossoff, the investigation cites hundreds of reports since January, including accounts of miscarriages, child neglect, and sexual abuse at ICE detention centers in dozens of states. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database
Nearly a million records, which appear to be linked to a medical cannabis card company in Ohio, included Social Security numbers, government IDs, health conditions, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Highly…
493 Cases of Sextortion Against Children Linked to Notorious Scam Compounds
Scam compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos have conned people out of billions. New research shows they may be linked to child sextortion crimes too. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 493 Cases of…
Russia Is Cracking Down on End-to-End Encrypted Calls
Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and new facial recognition vans roam the UK. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The First Federal Cybersecurity Disaster of Trump 2.0 Has Arrived
The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…