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Cops Just Revealed a Record-Breaking Dark Web Dragnet

By Andy Greenberg
Operation SpecTor likely drew on leads from multiple dark web market busts, including the secret takedown of Monopoly Market in 2021.

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

By Kim Zetter
The attackers were in thousands of corporate and government networks. They might still be there now. Behind the scenes of the SolarWinds investigation.

The High-Stakes Scramble to Stop Classified Leaks

By Matt Laslo
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.

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

By Kate O'Flaherty
Firefox gets a needed tune-up, SolarWinds squashes two high-severity bugs, Oracle patches 433 vulnerabilities, and more updates you should make now.

The Tragic Fallout From a School District’s Ransomware Breach

By Andy Greenberg
Plus: Cyber Command’s disruption of Iranian election hacking, an exposé on child sex trafficking on Meta’s platforms, and more.

DOJ Detected SolarWinds Breach Months Before Public Disclosure

By Kim Zetter
In May 2020, the US Department of Justice noticed Russian hackers in its network but did not realize the significance of what it had found for six months.

NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’ for Generative AI

By Lily Hay Newman
The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it’s time to prepare for what comes next.

Brace Yourself for the 2024 Deepfake Election

By Thor Benson
No matter what happens with generative AI, its disruptive forces are already beginning to play a role in the fast-approaching US presidential race.

A US Bill Would Ban Kids Under 13 From Joining Social Media

By Matt Laslo
The legislation would insert the government into online platforms’ age-verification efforts—a move that makes some US lawmakers queasy.

A Security Team Is Turning This Malware Gang’s Tricks Against It

By Lily Hay Newman
The cybercriminals behind the Gootloader malware have found clever ways to avoid detection. But researchers are using those same mechanisms to stop them.

Google’s Authenticator App Now Lets You Sync 2FA Codes Across Devices

By Matt Burgess
You can now sync sign-in codes across devices—but they aren’t end-to-end encrypted.

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

By Lily Hay Newman
To protect its Confidential Computing cloud infrastructure and gain critical insights, Google leans on its relationships with chipmakers.

Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

By Andy Greenberg
Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide?

Criminals Are Using Tiny Devices to Hack and Steal Cars

By Matt Burgess
Apple thwarts NSO’s spyware, the rise of a GPT-4 black market, Russia targets Starlink internet connections, and more.

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

By Lily Hay Newman
The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan.

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

By Andy Greenberg
The mass compromise of the VoIP firm's customers is the first confirmed incident where one software-supply-chain attack enabled another, researchers say.

The Hacker Who Hijacked Matt Walsh’s Twitter Was Just ‘Bored’

By Dell Cameron
The breach of the right-wing provocateur was simply a way of “stirring up some drama,” the attacker tells WIRED. But the damage could have been much worse.

How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

By David Nield
Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Used Routers Often Come Loaded With Corporate Secrets

By Lily Hay Newman
More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data.

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

By Andy Greenberg
Three criminal cases detail China's alleged attempts to extend its security forces' influence online—and around the globe.

Apple’s Macs Have Long Escaped Ransomware. That May Be Changing

By Lily Hay Newman
The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.

ICE Records Reveal How Agents Abuse Access to Secret Data

By Dhruv Mehrotra
Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalking, and more.

Security Roundup: Leak of Top-Secret US Intel Risks a New Wave of Mass Surveillance

By Dhruv Mehrotra, Andrew Couts
Plus: Hackers claim to have stolen 10 TB from Western Digital, a new spyware has emerged, and WhatsApp gets a fresh security feature.

Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point

By Lily Hay Newman
The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights.

The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

By Matt Burgess
Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse.

Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era of Revelations

By Lily Hay Newman
The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures.

LinkedIn Verification Now Lets You Verify Your Job and Account

By Lily Hay Newman
To beat back fake accounts, the professional social network is rolling out new tools to prove you work where you say you do and are who you say you are.

How to Use Apple’s New All-In-One Password Manager

By Justin Pot
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have a built-in password feature, complete with two-factor authentication.

Pinduoduo, a Top Chinese Shopping App, Is Laced With Malware

By Lily Hay Newman
Plus: 119 arrested during a sting on the Genesis dark-web market, the IRS aims to buy an online mass surveillance tool, and more.

Free VPN Amnezia Helps Users Avoid Censorship in Russia

By Masha Borak
Amnezia, a free virtual private network, allows users to set up their own servers, making it harder for Moscow to block this portal to the outside world.

The Dangerous Weak Link in the US Food Chain

By Eric Geller
Without an information sharing and analysis center, the country’s food and agriculture sector is uniquely vulnerable to hackers.

ChatGPT Has a Big Privacy Problem

By Matt Burgess
Italy’s recent ban of Open AI’s generative text tool may just be the beginning of ChatGPT's regulatory woes.

A Tiny Blog Took on Big Surveillance in China—and Won

By Amos Zeeberg
Digging through manuals for security cameras, a group of gearheads found sinister details and ignited a new battle in the US-China tech war.

Massive 3CX Supply-Chain Hack Targeted Cryptocurrency Firms

By Andy Greenberg
North Korean hackers appear to have used the corrupted VoIP software to go after just a handful of crypto firms with “surgical precision.”

ICE Is Grabbing Data From Schools and Abortion Clinics

By Dhruv Mehrotra
An agency database WIRED obtained reveals widespread use of so-called 1509 summonses that experts say raises the specter of potential abuse.

Mullvad VPN and Tor Project Create New Privacy-Focused Mullvad Browser

By Lily Hay Newman
Mullvad Browser, a collaboration between the nonprofit and Mullvad VPN, offers an anti-tracking browser designed to be used with a VPN.

‘Vulkan’ Leak Offers a Peek at Russia’s Cyberwar Playbook

By Andrew Couts, Andy Greenberg
Plus: A major new supply chain attack, Biden’s spyware executive order, and a hacking campaign against Exxon’s critics.

Apple's iOS 16.4: Security Updates Are Better Than New Emoji

By Kate O'Flaherty
Plus: Microsoft Outlook and Android patch serious flaws, Chrome and Firefox get fixes, and much more.

Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning

By Garrett M. Graff
A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next.

Porn ID Laws: Your State or Country May Soon Require Age Verification

By Matt Burgess
An increasing number of states are passing age-verification laws. It’s not clear how they’ll work.

The US Is Sending Money to Countries Devastated by Cyberattacks

By Lily Hay Newman
The White House is providing $25 million to Costa Rica, after giving Albania similar aid following aggression by hackers linked to Iran.

How Good Smile, a Major Toy Company, Kept 4chan Online

By Justin Ling
Documents obtained by WIRED confirm that Good Smile, which licenses toy production for Disney, was an investor in the controversial image board.

Microsoft's ‘Security Copilot’ Sics ChatGPT on Security Breaches

By Lily Hay Newman
The new tool aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” security systems have long promised.

North Korea Is Now Mining Crypto to Launder Its Stolen Loot

By Andy Greenberg
A spy group working for the Kim regime has been feeding stolen coins into crypto mining services in an effort to throw tracers off their trail.

They Posted Porn on Twitter. German Authorities Called the Cops

By Matt Burgess
Regulators are using an AI system to scan websites and messaging apps to find pornography. Creators face fines and potential prison sentences.

The Uniquely American Future of US Authoritarianism

By Thor Benson
The GOP-fueled far right differs from similar movements around the globe, thanks to the country’s politics, electoral system, and changing demographics.

Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023

By Eric Ravenscraft
Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on.

India Shut Down Mobile Internet in Punjab Amid Manhunt for Amritpal Singh

By Lily Hay Newman
Plus: The “Clop” gang's ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.

The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem

By Dell Cameron
The interrogation of CEO Shou Zi Chew highlighted US lawmakers’ own failure to pass privacy legislation.

TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC

By Matt Laslo
The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics.

Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data

By Lily Hay Newman
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed.

The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed

By Matt Laslo
On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy.

How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes

By Reece Rogers
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.

The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army

By Arian Khameneh
Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses.

Online Sleuths Untangle the Mystery of the Nord Stream Sabotage

By Matt Burgess
Open source intelligence researchers are verifying and debunking opaque claims about who ruptured the gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.

Security News This Week: Ring Is in a Standoff With Hackers

By Matt Burgess, Andy Greenberg
Plus: A SpaceX supplier ransom, critical vulnerabilities in dozens of Android phones, and more.

Senator Warner on the Restrict Act and a US TikTok Ban

By Dell Cameron
WIRED spoke with the coauthor of the Restrict Act, a bipartisan bill to crack down on tech from six “hostile” countries.

This Is the New Leader of Russia's Infamous Sandworm Hacking Unit

By Andy Greenberg
Evgenii Serebriakov now runs the most aggressive hacking team of Russia’s GRU military spy agency. To Western intelligence, he’s a familiar face.

AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet

By Lily Hay Newman
The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern.
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