Anne Neuberger, the Biden administration’s deputy national security adviser for cyber, tells WIRED about emerging cybersecurity threats—and what the US plans to do about them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Anne Neuberger, a…
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Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private
We tested the end-to-end encrypted messenger’s new feature aimed at addressing critics’ most persistent complaint. Here’s how it works. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep…
The Notorious Lockbit Ransomware Gang Has Been Disrupted by Law Enforcement
LockBit’s website, infrastructure, and data have been seized by law enforcement—striking a huge blow against one of the world’s most prolific ransomware groups. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Notorious Lockbit Ransomware Gang…
Lockbit: How A Global Police Operation Just Took Down a Notorious Ransomware Gang
LockBit’s website, infrastructure, and data have been seized by law enforcement—striking a huge blow against one of the world’s most prolific ransomware groups. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Lockbit: How A Global Police…
The Danger Lurking Just Below Ukraine’s Surface
The widespread use of mines has left Ukrainians scrambling to find ways to clear the explosives. New efforts to develop mine-clearing technology may help them push back Russia’s invading forces. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
How to Not Get Scammed Out of $50,000
Plus: State-backed hackers test out generative AI, the US takes down a major Russian military botnet, and 100 hospitals in Romania go offline amid a major ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
The prototype satellites hitched a ride on a Falcon 9 rocket. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
Leak of Russian ‘Threat’ Part of a Bid to Kill US Surveillance Reform, Sources Say
A surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans’ private data. This article has been indexed from Security…
Leak of Russian Threat Part of a Bid to Kill US Surveillance Reform, Sources Say
A surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans’ private data. This article has been indexed from Security…
Elon Musk’s X Gave Check Marks to Terrorist Group Leaders, Report Says
A new report cited 28 “verified” accounts on X that appear to be tied to sanctioned groups or individuals. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Elon Musk’s X Gave Check Marks to Terrorist Group…
Section 702 Surveillance Fight Pits the White House Opposite Reproductive Rights
Prominent advocates for the rights of pregnant people are urging members of Congress to support legislation that would ban warrantless access to sensitive data as the White House fights against it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
‘AI Girlfriends’ Are a Privacy Nightmare
Romantic chatbots collect huge amounts of data, provide vague information about how they use it, use weak password protections, and aren’t transparent, new research from Mozilla says. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘AI…
A Backroom Deal Looms Over Section 702 Surveillance Fight
Top congressional lawmakers are meeting in private to discuss the future of a widely unpopular surveillance program, worrying members devoted to reforming Section 702. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Backroom Deal Looms…
Satellite Images Point to Indiscriminate Israeli Attacks on Gaza’s Health Care Facilities
New research finds that Israel’s attacks on Gaza damaged hospitals and other medical facilities at the same rate as other buildings, potentially in violation of international law. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Satellite…
The Hidden Injustice of Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks and criminal scams can impact anyone. But communities of color and other marginalized groups are often disproportionately impacted and lack the support to better protect themselves. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
2054, Part VI: Standoff at Arlington
“This eruption of violence had been brewing for years, through successive economic collapses, pandemics, and the utter dysfunction that had become American life.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
A Celebrated Cryptography-Breaking Algorithm Just Got an Upgrade
Two researchers have improved a well-known technique for lattice basis reduction, opening up new avenues for practical experiments in cryptography and mathematics. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Celebrated Cryptography-Breaking Algorithm Just Got…
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…