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The Queen’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever

By Matt Burgess — September 18th 2022 at 11:00
Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.
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US Border Agents May Have a Copy of Your Text Messages

By Andrew Couts — September 17th 2022 at 13:00
Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.
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The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself

By Lily Hay Newman — September 16th 2022 at 21:35
An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company’s systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.
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Inside the Shadow Evacuation of Kabul

By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani — August 30th 2022 at 10:00
In the last two weeks of the war, an ad hoc team armed with group chats, QR codes, and satellite maps launched a mad dash to save imperiled Afghan allies.
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The Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood

By Matt Laslo — September 14th 2022 at 19:01
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.
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Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning

By Chris Stokel-Walker — September 14th 2022 at 11:00
Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.
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How Whistleblowers Navigate a Security Minefield

By Matt Burgess — September 13th 2022 at 11:00
Exposing wrongdoing is risky on the best of days. Whistleblower Aid cofounder John Tye explains the extensive steps needed to keep people safe.
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It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks

By Lily Hay Newman — September 6th 2022 at 11:00
US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.
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The Telegram-Powered News Outlet Waging Guerrilla War on Russia

By Guillaume Ptak — August 29th 2022 at 11:00
Anti-Putin media network February Morning has become a central player in the underground fight against the Kremlin.
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Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed

By Matt Burgess — August 26th 2022 at 11:00
An attack on Russian mercenaries shows how militaries are increasingly using open source data—with sometimes deadly consequences.
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The Family That Mined the Pentagon's Data for Profit

By Mark Harris — August 18th 2022 at 10:00
The Freedom of Information Act helps Americans learn what the government is up to. The Poseys exploited it—and became unlikely defenders of transparency.
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Here’s What Trump’s ‘Nuclear Documents’ Could Be

By Garrett M. Graff — August 12th 2022 at 17:55
FBI agents reportedly searched Mar-a-Lago for “nuclear documents.” That can fall into one of these four categories.
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Big Takeaways From the FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid

By Garrett M. Graff — August 9th 2022 at 18:51
The fact that a search of Donald Trump's Florida home was even necessary says a lot.
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Don’t Call the New Federal Gun Law a Gun Law

By Matt Laslo — July 27th 2022 at 11:00
Democratic senators lacked actionable gun data for their negotiations—so they passed mental health reform instead.
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Interstate Travel Post-Roe Isn’t as Secure as You May Think

By Thor Benson — July 25th 2022 at 11:00
Despite the DOJ vowing to protect people's ability to travel out of state for abortion care, legal experts warn not to take that freedom for granted.
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The January 6 Secret Service Text Scandal Turns Criminal

By Lily Hay Newman — July 23rd 2022 at 13:00
Plus: The FCC cracks down on car warranty robocalls, Thai activists get targeted by NSO's Pegasus, and the Russia-Ukraine cyberwar continues.
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The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris

By Matt Burgess — July 22nd 2022 at 11:00
As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown.
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The 2022 US Midterm Elections' Top Security Issue: Death Threats

By Lily Hay Newman — July 21st 2022 at 14:52
While cybersecurity and foreign meddling remain priorities, domestic threats against election workers have risen to the top of the list.
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The January 6 Insurrection Hearings Are Just Heating Up

By Garrett M. Graff — July 11th 2022 at 18:27
The US House committee has already uncovered a more organized and sinister plot than many imagined. But history suggests the worst may be yet to come.
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Russian ‘Hacktivists’ Are Causing Trouble Far Beyond Ukraine

By Matt Burgess — July 11th 2022 at 11:00
The pro-Russian group Killnet is targeting countries supporting Ukraine. It has declared "war" against 10 nations.
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An ISP Scam Targeted Low-Income People Seeking Government Aid

By Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica — July 8th 2022 at 13:00
The US Federal Communications Commission says a man posing as a fake broadband service promised victims discounts on internet services and devices.
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