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How 3 Million ‘Hacked’ Toothbrushes Became a Cyber Urban Legend

Plus: China’s Volt Typhoon hackers lurked in US systems for years, the Biden administration’s crackdown on spyware vendors ramps up, and a new pro-Beijing disinformation campaign gets exposed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

2054, Part V: From Tokyo With Love

“Had this all been contrived? Had his life become a game in which everyone knew the rules but him?” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 2054, Part…

Epik, the Far-Right’s Favorite Web Host, Has a Shadowy New Owner

Known for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Epik, the Far-Right’s Favorite…

The Far-Right’s Favorite Web Host Has a Shadowy New Owner

Known for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Far-Right’s Favorite Web…

I Stopped Using Passwords. It’s Great—and a Total Mess

Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it’s a seamless vision of the future. But don’t ditch your old logins just yet. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: I Stopped Using Passwords.…

2054, Part IV: A Nation Divided

“The people are in the streets. We can’t ignore them any longer. Really, we have little choice. Either we heal together, or we tear ourselves apart.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. This article has been indexed from Security…

Ransomware Payments Hit a Record $1.1 Billion in 2023

After a slowdown in payments to ransomware gangs in 2022, last year saw total ransom payouts jump to their highest level yet, according to a new report from crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…

2054, Part III: The Singularity

“You’d have an incomprehensible level of computational, predictive, analytic, and psychic skill. You’d have the mind of God.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 2054, Part III:…

2054, Part II: Next Big Thing

“If molecules really were the new microchips, the promise of remote gene editing was that the body could be manipulated to upgrade itself.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

2054, Part I: Death of a President

“They had, quite swiftly, begun an algorithmic scrub of any narrative of the president suffering a health emergency, burying those stories.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

The $400 Million FTX Heist Mystery May Have Been Solved

An indictment against three Americans suggests that at least some of the culprits behind the theft of an FTX crypto fortune may be in custody. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The $400 Million…

Robots Are Fighting Robots in Russia’s War in Ukraine

Aerial drones have changed the war in Ukraine. Now, both Russia’s and Ukraine’s militaries are deploying more unmanned ground robots—and the two are colliding. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Robots Are Fighting Robots…

23andMe Failed to Detect Account Intrusions for Months

Plus: North Korean hackers get into generative AI, a phone surveillance tool that can monitor billions of devices gets exposed, and ambient light sensors pose a new privacy risk. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity Storing Your Sensitive Data

One of America’s largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity…

The Sad Truth of the FTC’s Location Data Privacy Settlement

The FTC forced a data broker to stop selling “sensitive location data.” But most companies can avoid such scrutiny by doing the bare minimum, exposing the lack of protections Americans truly have. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…

How to Stop Your X Account From Getting Hacked Like the SEC’s

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and security firm Mandiant both had their X accounts breached, possibly due to changes to X’s two-factor authentication settings. Here’s how to fix yours. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

How to Be More Anonymous Online

Being fully anonymous is next to impossible—but you can significantly limit what the internet knows about you by sticking to a few basic rules. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Be More…

To Beat Russia, Ukraine Needs a Major Tech Breakthrough

Ukraine’s top general says his country must innovate on the level of inventing gunpowder to “break military parity” with Russia. If it’s successful, it could change the future of war. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode

If you’re at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don’t mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company’s restricted mode is surprisingly usable. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues

Plus: Apple shuts down a Flipper Zero Attack, Microsoft patches more than 30 vulnerabilities, and more critical updates for the last month of 2023. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Fixes Nearly 100…

The Worst Hacks of 2023

It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Worst Hacks of 2023

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2023

From Sam Altman and Elon Musk to ransomware gangs and state-backed hackers, these are the individuals and groups that spent this year disrupting the world we know it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

A Major Ransomware Takedown Suffers a Strange Setback

After an 18-month rampage, global law enforcement finally moved against the notorious Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group. Within hours, the operation faced obstacles. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Major Ransomware Takedown Suffers a Strange…

Scammers Are Tricking Anti-Vaxxers Into Buying Bogus Medical Documents

On Telegram, scammers are impersonating doctors to sell fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates and other products, showing how criminals are taking advantage of conspiracy theories. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Scammers Are Tricking Anti-Vaxxers…

The Startup That Transformed the Hack-for-Hire Industry

Plus: The FBI’s baffling inaction on a ransomware group, a massive breach of Danish electric utilities, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Startup That Transformed the Hack-for-Hire Industry

Google Just Denied Cops a Key Surveillance Tool

Plus: Apple tightens anti-theft protections, Chinese hackers penetrate US critical infrastructure, and the long-running rumor of eavesdropping phones crystallizes into more than an urban legend. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Just Denied…

Congress Clashes Over the Future of America’s Section 702 Spy Program

Competing bills moving through the House of Representatives both reauthorize Section 702 surveillance—but they pave very different paths forward for Americans’ privacy and civil liberties. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Congress Clashes Over…

Ukraine Is Crowdfunding Its Reconstruction

With its war against Russia raging on, Ukraine has begun raising funds to rebuild homes and structures one by one using its own crowdfunding platform. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Ukraine Is Crowdfunding…

Police Can Spy on Your iOS and Android Push Notifications

Governments can access records related to push notifications from mobile apps by requesting that data from Apple and Google, according to details in court records and a US senator. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling

23andMe has provided more information about the scope and scale of its recent breach, but with these details come more unanswered questions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling

9 Best Password Managers (2023): Features, Pricing, and Tips

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: 9 Best Password Managers (2023): Features, Pricing, and Tips

A New Trick Uses AI to Jailbreak AI Models—Including GPT-4

Adversarial algorithms can systematically probe large language models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 for weaknesses that can make them misbehave. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A New Trick Uses AI to Jailbreak AI Models—Including GPT-4

Inside America’s School Internet Censorship Machine

A WIRED investigation into internet censorship in US schools found widespread use of filters to censor health, identity, and other crucial information. Students say it makes the web entirely unusable. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

The CDC’s Gun Violence Research Is in Danger

In a year pocked with fights over US government funding, Republicans are quietly trying to strip the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of its ability to research gun violence. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

Okta Breach Impacted All Customer Support Users—Not 1 Percent

Okta upped its original estimate of customer support users affected by a recent breach from 1 percent to 100 percent, citing a “discrepancy.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Okta Breach Impacted All Customer…

OpenAI’s Custom Chatbots Are Leaking Their Secrets

Released earlier this month, OpenAI’s GPTs let anyone create custom chatbots. But some of the data they’re built on is easily exposed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: OpenAI’s Custom Chatbots Are Leaking Their…

The Hundred-Year Battle for India’s Radio Airwaves

The Indian government has a monopoly on radio news, allowing it to dictate what hundreds of millions of people hear. With an election approaching, that gives prime minister Narendra Modi a huge advantage. This article has been indexed from Security…

Telegram’s Bans on Extremist Channels Aren’t Really Bans

A WIRED analysis of more than 100 restricted channels shows these communities remain active, and content shared within them often spreads to channels accessible to the public. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Telegram’s…

You Don’t Need to Turn Off Apple’s NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: You Don’t…

Google’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Is Growing

Plus: North Korean supply chain attacks, a Russian USB worm spreads internationally, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Is Growing

How to Stop Google From Deleting Your Inactive Account

Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Stop Google From Deleting Your…

It’s Time to Log Off

There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the phone. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: It’s Time to Log…

The Startup That Transformed the Hack-for-Hire Industry

Plus: The FBI’s baffling inaction on a ransomware group, a massive breach of Danish electric utilities, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Startup That Transformed the Hack-for-Hire Industry

Inside the Race to Secure the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Beyond the blinding speeds and sharp turns on new terrain, the teams at this weekend’s big F1 race are preparing for another kind of danger. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Inside the Race…

The Bin Laden Letter Is Being Weaponized by the Far Right

Far-right influencers and right-wing lawmakers are using the spread of Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” to call for a TikTok ban and boost decades old conspiracies. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…

The Bin Laden Letter Is Being Weaponized by the Far-Right

Far-right influencers and right-wing lawmakers are using the spread of Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” to call for a TikTok ban and boost decades old conspiracies. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…