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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…

Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google

After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insists the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

What Does Palantir Actually Do?

Palantir is often called a data broker, a data miner, or a giant database of personal information. In reality, it’s none of these—but even former employees struggle to explain it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here’s how they work—and how you can protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

The US Court Records System Has Been Hacked

Plus: Instagram sparks a privacy backlash over its new map feature, hackers steal data from Google’s customer support system, and the true scope of the Columbia University hack comes into focus. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…

Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone Has a Warning for the Tech World

At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas on Friday, Nakasone tried to thread the needle in a politically fraught moment while hinting at major changes for the tech community around the corner. This article has been indexed from Security…

Leak Reveals the Workaday Lives of North Korean IT Scammers

Spreadsheets, Slack messages, and files linked to an alleged group of North Korean IT workers expose their meticulous job-planning and targeting—and the constant surveillance they’re under. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Leak Reveals…

What to Know About Traveling to China for Business

Recent developments and an escalating trade war have made travel to cities like Beijing challenging but by no means impossible. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: What to Know About Traveling to China for…

The US Military Is Raking in Millions From On-Base Slot Machines

The Defense Department operates slot machines on US military bases overseas, raising millions of dollars to fund recreation for troops—and creating risks for soldiers prone to gambling addiction. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived

Starting today, UK adults will have to prove their age to access porn online. Experts warn that a global wave of age-check laws threatens to chill speech and ultimately harm children and adults alike. This article has been indexed from…

How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the differences between what the US government said about a Jeffrey Epstein video it released and the story told by its metadata. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…

Hackers Are Finding New Ways to Hide Malware in DNS Records

Newly published research shows that the domain name system—a fundamental part of the web—can be exploited to hide malicious code and prompt injection attacks against chatbots. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hackers Are…

DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children

The US government has added the DNA of approximately 133,000 migrant children and teens to a criminal database, which critics say could mean police treat them like suspects “indefinitely.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

AI ‘Nudify’ Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars

Millions of people are accessing harmful AI “nudify” websites. New analysis says the sites are making millions and rely on tech from US companies. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: AI ‘Nudify’ Websites Are…

4 Arrested Over Scattered Spider Hacking Spree

Plus: An “explosion” of AI-generated child abuse images is taking over the web, a Russian professional basketball player is arrested on ransomware charges, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 4 Arrested Over…

Android May Soon Warn You About Fake Cell Towers

Plus: Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump campaign emails, Chinese hackers still in US telecoms networks, and an abusive deepfake website plans an expansion. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Android May Soon Warn…

The Promise and Peril of Digital Security in the Age of Dictatorship

LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador are using technology to protect themselves and create a record of the country’s ongoing authoritarian escalations against their community. It’s not without risks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out to Officers’ Phones

Plus: US feds charge alleged masterminds behind infamous forum, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and hackers open a valve at a Norwegian dam. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out…

US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn ID Law

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that age verification for explicit sites is constitutional. In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan warned it burdens adults and ignores First Amendment precedent. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…

Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It’s Too Late

Unmanned vehicles are increasingly becoming essential weapons of war. But with a potential conflict with China looming large, Taiwan is scrambling to build a domestic drone industry from scratch. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Iran Bombing

The social network started experiencing global outages within minutes of Donald Trump posting details of a US military strike on Iran. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Iran…

Israel Says Iran Is Hacking Security Cameras for Spying

Plus: Ukrainian hackers reportedly knock out a key Russian internet provider, China’s Salt Typhoon hackers claim another victim, and the UK hits 23andMe with a hefty fine over its 2023 data breach. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…

Why We Made a Guide to Winning a Fight

Right now, everyone seems ready to throw down. More than ever, it’s important to fight smart—and not give up until you land a decisive blow. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Why We Made…

How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border

Customs 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…

CBP’s Predator Drone Flights Over LA Are a Dangerous Escalation

Custom and Border Protection flying powerful Predator B drones over Los Angeles further breaks the seal on federal involvement in civilian matters typically handled by state or local authorities. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to…

Social Media Is Now a DIY Alert System for ICE Raids

The undocumented migrant community in the United States is using social networks and other digital platforms to send alerts about raids and the presence of immigration agents around the US. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

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…

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…

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…

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…