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Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids

6 August 2026 at 21:35
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.

A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide

5 August 2026 at 23:30
For nearly two years, researcher Vangelis Stykas has maintained access to North Korean hackers’ servers. His work shows they pulled off intrusions in a shocking number of systems across the globe.

7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

1 August 2026 at 10:30
Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.

OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear

8 July 2026 at 10:30
Scammers are hijacking government websites to upload ads for “leaked” OnlyFans content. Thousands of copyright complaints from adult creators are helping people avoid malicious links.

Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email

4 July 2026 at 10:30
Plus: Alleged Scattered Spider hacking member extradited, dozens of license plate reader errors, and Indian officials are concerned about WhatsApp’s username rollout.

Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women

11 June 2026 at 19:41
A WIRED investigation found dozens of “nudified” deepfake images and videos on Grok's website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician.

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