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…
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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:…
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…
Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search
Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search
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…
Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Gray Market for Video Game Cheats
Gaming cheats are the bane of the video game industry—and a hot commodity. A recent study found that cheat creators are making a fortune from gamers looking to gain a quick edge. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
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
A Special Diamond Is the Key to a Fully Open Source Quantum Sensor
Quantum sensors can be used in medical technologies, navigation systems, and more, but they’re too expensive for most people. That’s where the Uncut Gem open source project comes in. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
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…