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Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise, Again

Ransomware attacks tumbled in 2022, offering hope that the tide was turning against the criminal gangs behind them. Then things got a whole lot worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Ransomware Attacks Are…

How to Use Discord’s Family Center With Your Teens

The popular communication platform launched a new child safety tool for parents. Here’s what the feature does (and doesn’t) include. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Use Discord’s Family Center With Your…

The Quiet Rise of Real-Time Crime Centers

Cities across the US have established RTCCs that police say protect the rights of innocent people, but critics warn of creeping surveillance. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Quiet Rise of Real-Time Crime…

Russia’s Notorious Troll Farm Disbands

Plus: A French bill would allow spying via phone cameras, ATM skimmers target welfare families, and Japan’s largest cargo port gets hit with ransomware. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Russia’s Notorious Troll Farm…

EV Charger Hacking Poses a ‘Catastrophic’ Risk

Vulnerabilities in electric vehicle charging stations and a lack of broad standards threaten drivers—and the power grid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: EV Charger Hacking Poses a ‘Catastrophic’ Risk

Pornhub Accused of Illegal Data Collection

Complaints filed in the European Union claim the porn site fails to follow basic data-collection policies under GDPR. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Pornhub Accused of Illegal Data Collection

How Your Real Flight Reservation Can Be Used to Scam You

Scammers use a booking technicality, traveler confusion, and promises of dirt-cheap tickets to offer hot deals that are anything but. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Your Real Flight Reservation Can Be Used…

Docs Show FBI Pressures Cops to Keep Phone Surveillance Secrets

Newly released documents highlight the bureau’s continued secrecy around cell-site simulators—spying tech that everyone already assumes exists. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Docs Show FBI Pressures Cops to Keep Phone Surveillance Secrets

How the Most Popular Cars in the US Track Drivers

Vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Ford, and more can collect huge volumes of data. Here’s what the companies can access. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How the Most Popular Cars in the US Track…

UFO Whistleblower, Meet a Conspiracy-Loving Congress

Fresh claims from a former US intelligence officer about an “intact” alien craft may get traction on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers want to believe. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: UFO Whistleblower, Meet…

The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens

A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The US Is Openly…

The Bizarre Reality of Getting Online in North Korea

New testimony from defectors reveals pervasive surveillance and monitoring of limited internet connections. For millions of others, the internet simply doesn’t exist. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Bizarre Reality of Getting Online…

The Bold Plan to Create Cyber 311 Hotlines

UT-Austin will join a growing movement to launch cybersecurity clinics for cities and small businesses that often fall through the cracks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Bold Plan to Create Cyber 311…

Inside 4chan’s Top-Secret Moderation Machine

Internal company documents reveal how the imageboard’s chaotic moderation allowed racism and violence to take over. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Inside 4chan’s Top-Secret Moderation Machine

AI Is Being Used to ‘Turbocharge’ Scams

Plus: Amazon’s Ring was ordered to delete algorithms, North Korea’s failed spy satellite, and a rogue drone “attack” isn’t what it seems. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: AI Is Being Used to ‘Turbocharge’…

How AI Protects (and Attacks) Your Inbox

Criminals may use artificial intelligence to scam you. Companies, like Google, are looking for ways AI and machine learning can help prevent phishing. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How AI Protects (and Attacks) Your…

The Messy US Influence That’s Helping Iranians Stay Online

Newly announced sanctions against Iran-based Avaran Cloud underscore the complexity of crafting Washington’s internet freedom efforts. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Messy US Influence That’s Helping Iranians Stay Online

The Messy US Influence That’s Helping Iranians Stay Online

Newly announced sanctions against Iran-based Avaran Cloud underscore the complexity of crafting Washington’s internet freedom efforts. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Messy US Influence That’s Helping Iranians Stay Online

Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Has Hit the US

TikTok user data is exposed to Chinese ByteDance employees, a screen recording app goes rogue in Google Play, and privacy groups want Slack to expand encryption. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Netflix’s Password-Sharing…

The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing

Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing

The Real Risks in Google’s New .Zip and .Mov Domains

While the company’s new top-level domains could be used in phishing attacks, security researchers are divided on how big of a problem they really pose. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Real Risks…

How You, or Anyone, Can Dodge Montana’s TikTok Ban

Montana’s TikTok ban will be impossible to enforce. But it could encourage copycat crackdowns against the social media app. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How You, or Anyone, Can Dodge Montana’s TikTok Ban

The True Cost of a Free Telly TV

Telly TV tracks you and bombards you with ads on a dedicated second screen. It could help normalize smartphone-style surveillance in your living room. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The True Cost of…

WhatsApp 2023: New Privacy Features, Settings, and More

The Meta-owned app offers end-to-end encryption of texts, images, and more by default—but its settings aren’t as private as they could be. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: WhatsApp 2023: New Privacy Features, Settings,…

The UK’s Secretive Web Surveillance Program Is Ramping Up

A government effort to collect people’s internet records is moving beyond its test phase, but many details remain hidden from public view. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The UK’s Secretive Web Surveillance Program…

How to Use Google Authenticator

The two-factor authentication tool got some serious upgrades that can help you bolster security for your online accounts. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Use Google Authenticator

Toyota Leaked Vehicle Data of 2 Million Customers

The FBI disables notorious Russia-linked malware, the EU edges toward a facial recognition ban, and security firm Dragos has an intrusion of its own. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Toyota Leaked Vehicle Data…

How to Reclaim Your Online Privacy

We talk to the Signal Foundation’s Meredith Whittaker about how the surveillance economy is newer than we all might realize—and what we can do to fight back. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How…

How To Delete Your Data From ChatGPT

OpenAI has new tools that give you more control over your information—although they may not go far enough. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How To Delete Your Data From ChatGPT

Cops Just Revealed a Record-Breaking Dark Web Dragnet

Operation SpecTor likely drew on leads from multiple dark web market busts, including the secret takedown of Monopoly Market in 2021. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Cops Just Revealed a Record-Breaking Dark Web…

The High-Stakes Scramble to Stop Classified Leaks

AI tools? A porn filter, but for Top Secret documents? Just classifying less stuff? US lawmakers are full of ideas but lack a silver bullet. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The High-Stakes Scramble…

Brace Yourself for the 2024 Deepfake Election

No matter what happens with generative AI, its disruptive forces are already beginning to play a role in the fast-approaching US presidential race. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Brace Yourself for the 2024…

A US Bill Would Ban Kids Under 13 From Joining Social Media

The legislation would insert the government into online platforms’ age-verification efforts—a move that makes some US lawmakers queasy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A US Bill Would Ban Kids Under 13 From Joining…