Microsoft has stumbled through a series of major cybersecurity failures over the past few years. Experts say the US government’s reliance on its systems means the company continues to get a free pass. This article has been indexed from Security…
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How Israel Defended Against Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack
The Iron Dome, US allies, and long-range interceptor missiles all came into play. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Israel Defended Against Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack
How Israel Defended Itself Against Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack
The Iron Dome, US allies, and long-range interceptor missiles all came into play. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Israel Defended Itself Against Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack
How Israel Fended Off Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack
The Iron Dome, US allies, and long-range interceptor missiles all came into play. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Israel Fended Off Iran’s Drone and Missile Attack
How Israel Is Defending Against Iran’s Drone Attack
The Iron Dome is going to be put to the test—but it’s not Israel’s only line of defense. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Israel Is Defending Against Iran’s Drone Attack
Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit
Two satellites will engage in a “realistic threat response scenario” when Victus Haze gets underway. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit
Roku Breach Hits 567,000 Users
Plus: Apple warns iPhone users about spyware attacks, CISA issues an emergency directive about a Microsoft breach, and a ransomware hacker tangles with an unimpressed HR manager named Beth. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program
The US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program. It passed without an amendment that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access Americans’ information. This article has been indexed from…
Change Healthcare Faces Another Ransomware Threat—and It Looks Credible
Change Healthcare ransomware hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group is demanding money, and has sent WIRED samples of what they claim is the company’s stolen data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)
DuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to Data Brokers
Privacy-focused company DuckDuckGo is launching a tool to remove data from people-search websites, a VPN, and an identity theft restoration service. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: DuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to…
Trump Loyalists Kill Vote on US Wiretap Program
An attempt to reauthorize Section 702, the so-called crown jewel of US spy powers, failed for a third time in the House of Representatives after former president Donald Trump criticized the law. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold. This article has been indexed from…
AI Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself, How to Detect
AI tools are getting better at cloning people’s voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: AI…
A Breakthrough Online Privacy Proposal Hits Congress
While some states have made data privacy gains, the US has so far been unable implement protections at a federal level. A new bipartisan proposal called APRA could break the impasse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo
Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo
Identity Thief Lived as a Different Man for 33 Years
Plus: Microsoft scolded for a “cascade” of security failures, AI-generated lawyers send fake legal threats, a data broker quietly lobbies against US privacy legislation, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Identity Thief…
A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask
As “P4x,” Alejandro Caceres single-handedly disrupted the internet of an entire country. Then he tried to show the US military how it can—and should—adopt his methods. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Vigilante…
The Mystery of ‘Jia Tan,’ the XZ Backdoor Mastermind
The thwarted XZ Utils supply chain attack was years in the making. Now, clues suggest nation-state hackers were behind the persona that inserted the malicious code. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Mystery…