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Update Your iPhone Right Now to Fix 2 Apple Zero Days

Plus: Discord has a child predator problem, fears rise of China spying from Cuba, and hackers try to blackmail Reddit. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Update Your iPhone Right Now to Fix 2…

Inside the Illicit Market for Abortion Pills on Telegram

The gray market for abortifacient sales to the US is evolving alongside a shifting legal landscape. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Inside the Illicit Market for Abortion Pills on Telegram

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…

9 Years After the Mt. Gox Hack, Feds Indict Alleged Culprits

Plus: Instagram’s CSAM network gets exposed, Clop hackers claim credit for MOVEit Transfer exploit, and a $35 million crypto heist has North Korean ties. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 9 Years After the…

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…

Apple Expands Its On-Device Nudity Detection to Combat CSAM

Instead of scanning iCloud for illegal content, Apple’s tech will locally flag inappropriate images for kids. And adults are getting an opt-in nudes filter, too. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple Expands Its…

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

Millions of Gigabyte Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor

Hidden code in hundreds of models of Gigabyte motherboards invisibly and insecurely downloads programs—a feature ripe for abuse, researchers say. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Millions of Gigabyte Motherboards Were Sold With a…

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…

Bcrypt, a Popular Password Hashing Algorithm, Starts Its Long Goodbye

The co-inventor of “bcrypt” is reflecting on the ubiquitous function’s 25 years and channeling cybersecurity’s core themes into electronic dance music. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Bcrypt, a Popular Password Hashing Algorithm, Starts…

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

There’s Finally a Way to Improve Cloud Container Registry Security

“Container registries” are ubiquitous software clearinghouses, but they’ve been exposed for years. Chainguard says it now has a solution. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: There’s Finally a Way to Improve Cloud Container Registry…

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

A Mysterious Group Has Ties to 15 Years of Ukraine-Russia Hacks

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered clues that further illuminate the hackers’ activities, which appear to have begun far earlier than originally believed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Mysterious Group Has Ties to 15…

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…

ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating Apple’s App Store and Google Play

An explosion of interest in OpenAI’s sophisticated chatbot means a proliferation of “fleeceware” apps that trick users with sneaky in-app subscriptions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating Apple’s App Store…

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

Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help

A  few simple tools can help filter out most Twitter Blue users (but still see the ones you like). This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can…

Doctors Behind Mifepristone Ban Called ‘Christians’ a Top Threat

Leaked documents reveal that the American College of Pediatricians viewed “mainstream medicine” and “nominal Christians” as its opposition. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Doctors Behind Mifepristone Ban Called ‘Christians’ a Top Threat

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…

SolarWinds: The Untold Story of the Boldest Supply-Chain Hack

The attackers were in thousands of corporate and government networks. They might still be there now. Behind the scenes of the SolarWinds investigation. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: SolarWinds: The Untold Story of…

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…

Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Fixed Zero-Day Security Flaws

Firefox gets a needed tune-up, SolarWinds squashes two high-severity bugs, Oracle patches 433 vulnerabilities, and more updates you should make now. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Fixed Zero-Day…

The Tragic Fallout From a School District’s Ransomware Breach

Plus: Cyber Command’s disruption of Iranian election hacking, an exposé on child sex trafficking on Meta’s platforms, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Tragic Fallout From a School District’s Ransomware Breach

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…

Intel Let Google Cloud Hack Its New Secure Chips and Found 10 Bugs

To protect its Confidential Computing cloud infrastructure and gain critical insights, Google leans on its relationships with chipmakers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Intel Let Google Cloud Hack Its New Secure Chips and…

Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

Criminals Are Using Tiny Devices to Hack and Steal Cars

Apple thwarts NSO’s spyware, the rise of a GPT-4 black market, Russia targets Starlink internet connections, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Criminals Are Using Tiny Devices to Hack and Steal Cars

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

The Huge 3CX Breach Was Actually 2 Linked Supply Chain Attacks

The mass compromise of the VoIP firm’s customers is the first confirmed incident where one software supply chain attack enabled another, researchers say. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Huge 3CX Breach Was…

How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

Used Routers Often Come Loaded With Corporate Secrets

More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Used Routers Often Come Loaded With…

Chinese Cops Ran Troll Farm and Secret NY Police Station, US Says

Three criminal cases detail China’s alleged attempts to extend its security forces’ influence online—and around the globe. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Chinese Cops Ran Troll Farm and Secret NY Police Station, US…

ICE Records Reveal How Agents Abuse Access to Secret Data

Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalking, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE Records Reveal How Agents Abuse…

Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check

If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check

The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era of Revelations

The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era…