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The Ticketmaster Data Breach May Be Just the Beginning

By Matt Burgess
Data breaches at Ticketmaster and financial services company Santander have been linked to attacks against cloud provider Snowflake. Researchers fear more breaches will soon be uncovered.

Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers

By Dell Cameron
A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

By Dell Cameron
Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program but expanding it in ways that could have major implications for privacy rights in the US.

The 4 Big Questions the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Fails to Answer

By Garrett M. Graff
The Pentagon says it’s not hiding aliens, but it stops notably short of saying what it is hiding. Here are the key questions that remain unanswered—some answers could be weirder than UFOs.

Satellite Images Point to Indiscriminate Israeli Attacks on Gaza’s Health Care Facilities

By Vittoria Elliott
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.

The Sad Truth of the FTC's Location Data Privacy Settlement

By Dell Cameron
The FTC forced a data broker to stop selling “sensitive location data.” But most companies can avoid such scrutiny by doing the bare minimum, exposing the lack of protections Americans truly have.

US Lawmakers Want to Use a Powerful Spy Tool on Immigrants and Their Families

By Dell Cameron
Legislation set to be introduced in Congress this week would extend Section 702 surveillance of people applying for green cards, asylum, and some visas—subjecting loved ones to similar intrusions.

A Graphic Hamas Video Donald Trump Jr. Shared on X Is Actually Real, Research Confirms

By David Gilbert
A video posted by Donald Trump Jr. showing Hamas militants attacking Israelis was falsely flagged in a Community Note as being years old, thus making X's disinformation problem worse, not better.

Israel's Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance

By Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman
Hundreds dead, thousands wounded—Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel shows the limits of even the most advanced and invasive surveillance dragnets as full-scale war erupts.

US Justice Department Urged to Investigate Gunshot Detector Purchases

By Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra
A civil liberties group has asked the DOJ to investigate deployment of the ShotSpotter gunfire-detection system, which research shows is often installed in predominantly Black neighborhoods.

Facebook Trains Its AI on Your Data. Opting Out May Be Futile

By Reece Rogers
Here's how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta's AI model. "Request" is the operative word here.

Apple's Decision to Kill Its CSAM Photo-Scanning Tool Sparks Fresh Controversy

By Lily Hay Newman
Child safety group Heat Initiative plans to launch a campaign pressing Apple on child sexual abuse material scanning and user reporting. The company issued a rare, detailed response on Thursday.

An Apple Malware-Flagging Tool Is ‘Trivially’ Easy to Bypass

By Lily Hay Newman
The macOS Background Task Manager tool is supposed to spot potentially malicious software on your machine. But a researcher says it has troubling flaws.

Twitter Scammers Stole $1,000 From My Friend—So I Hunted Them Down

By Selena Larson
After scammers duped a friend with a hacked Twitter account and a “deal” on a MacBook, I enlisted the help of a fellow threat researcher to trace the criminals’ offline identities.

The Night 17 Million Precious Military Records Went Up in Smoke

By Megan Greenwell
Fifty years ago, a fire ripped through the National Personnel Records Center. It set off a massive project to save crucial pieces of American history—including, I hoped, my grandfather’s.

The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens

By Dell Cameron
A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans.

The Bizarre Reality of Getting Online in North Korea

By Matt Burgess
New testimony from defectors reveals pervasive surveillance and monitoring of limited internet connections. For millions of others, the internet simply doesn't exist.

The UK’s Secretive Web Surveillance Program Is Ramping Up

By Matt Burgess
A government effort to collect people’s internet records is moving beyond its test phase, but many details remain hidden from public view.

SafeGraph Lands US Air Force Contract After Targeting Abortion Clinics

By Bennett Cyphers
Documents obtained by WIRED show SafeGraph, which sold location data related to Planned Parenthood visits, is now pursuing contracts with the US Air Force.

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.

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.

A New Kind of Bug Spells Trouble for iOS and macOS Security

By Matt Burgess
Security researchers found a class of flaws that, if exploited, would allow an attacker to access people’s messages, photos, and call history.

If Musk Starts Firing Twitter's Security Team, Run

By Lily Hay Newman
What's next for the social network is anyone's guess—but here's what to watch as you wade through the privacy and security morass.

How to Use Passkeys in Google Chrome and Android

By David Nield
Google wants to make your digital life—in its ecosystem, anyway—passwordless and more secure.

The High Cost of Living Your Life Online

By Thor Benson
Constantly posting content on social media can erode your privacy—and sense of self.

Scans of Students’ Homes During Tests Are Deemed Unconstitutional

By Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica
An Ohio judge ruled that such surveillance to prevent cheating could form a slippery slope to more illegal searches.

Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll

By Matt Burgess
As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.

How to Create a Secure Folder on Your Phone

By David Nield
Keep private photos, videos, and documents away from prying eyes.

How to Use Lockdown Mode in iOS 16 to Make Your Phone More Secure

By David Nield
Whether you want to turn off link previews or block unwanted FaceTime calls, here's what you need to know.

How to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone

By David Nield
The next time someone wants to borrow your device to make a call or take a picture, take these steps to protect your privacy.

The Race to Hide Your Voice

By Matt Burgess
Voice recognition—and data collection—have boomed in recent years. Researchers are figuring out how to protect your privacy.
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