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Windows 11 Now Offers Automatic Phishing Protection
By
David Nield
— October 10
th
2022 at 13:00
You’re safer than ever—here’s how.
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How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech
By
Pia Ceres
— October 10
th
2022 at 11:00
Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure your (or your child’s) privacy.
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Binance Hackers Minted $569M in Crypto—Then It Got Complicated
By
Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg
— October 8
th
2022 at 13:00
Plus: The US warns of a mysterious military contractor breach, a "poisoned" version of the Tor Browser is tracking Chinese users, and more.
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The Uber Data Breach Conviction Shows Security Execs What Not to Do
By
Lily Hay Newman
— October 7
th
2022 at 19:20
Former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan’s conviction is a rare criminal consequence for an executive’s handling of a hack.
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Biden’s Privacy Order Slaps a Band-Aid on the EU-US Data Crisis
By
Morgan Meaker
— October 7
th
2022 at 19:07
A new executive order tries to reassure Europeans that their data is safe on US soil, despite government surveillance.
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Meta Says It Has Busted More Than 400 Login-Stealing Apps This Year
By
Lily Hay Newman
— October 7
th
2022 at 12:00
The company plans to alert 1 million Facebook users that their account credentials may have been compromised by malicious software.
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The Fight to Cut Off the Crypto Fueling Russia's Ukraine Invasion
By
Andy Greenberg
— October 7
th
2022 at 11:00
Blockchain investigators have uncovered at least $4 million—and counting—in cryptocurrency donations to Russia’s violent militia groups.
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Swatted: A Shooting Hoax Spree Is Terrorizing Schools Across the US
By
Dhruv Mehrotra
— October 6
th
2022 at 11:00
Sixteen states collectively suffered more than 90 false reports of school shooters during three weeks in September—and many appear to be connected.
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The High Cost of Living Your Life Online
By
Thor Benson
— October 3
rd
2022 at 11:00
Constantly posting content on social media can erode your privacy—and sense of self.
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Microsoft Exchange Server Has a Zero-Day Problem
By
Lily Hay Newman, Dhruv Mehrotra
— October 1
st
2022 at 13:00
Plus: CIA failures allegedly got US informants killed, a former NSA worker is charged under the Espionage Act, and more.
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The Challenge of Cracking Iran’s Internet Blockade
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 30
th
2022 at 21:16
People around the world are rallying to subvert Iran's internet shutdown, but actually pulling it off is proving difficult and risky.
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Go Update iOS, Chrome, and HP Computers to Fix Serious Flaws
By
Kate O'Flaherty
— September 30
th
2022 at 11:00
Plus: WhatsApp plugs holes that could be used for remote execution attacks, Microsoft patches a zero-day vulnerability, and more.
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A Matrix Update Patches Serious End-to-End Encryption Flaws
By
Dan Goodin, Ars Technica
— September 29
th
2022 at 16:00
The messenger protocol had gained popularity for its robust security, but vulnerabilities allowed attackers to decrypt messages and impersonate users.
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Mystery Hackers Are ‘Hyperjacking’ Targets for Insidious Spying
By
Andy Greenberg
— September 29
th
2022 at 13:00
For decades, security researchers warned about techniques for hijacking virtualization software. Now one group has put them into practice.
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The Race to Find the Nord Stream Saboteurs
By
Matt Burgess
— September 28
th
2022 at 20:00
Damage to the pipeline that runs between Russia and Germany is being treated as deliberate. Finding out what happened may not be straightforward.
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Cloudflare Takes a Stab at a Captcha That Doesn’t Suck
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 28
th
2022 at 13:05
The internet infrastructure company has an alternative tool to check whether you’re human—and it doesn’t force you to pick out buses in tiny boxes.
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This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material
By
Matt Burgess
— September 28
th
2022 at 06:00
Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work?
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How to Advocate for Data Privacy and Users' Rights
By
Omar L. Gallaga
— September 27
th
2022 at 12:00
Want to speak up against Big Tech, unjust data collection, and surveillance? Here's how to be an activist in your community and beyond.
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The Dire Warnings in the Lapsus$ Hacker Joyride
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 27
th
2022 at 11:00
The fun-loving cybercriminals blamed for breaches of Uber and Rockstar are exposing weaknesses in ways others aren't.
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The ITU's Secretary-General Election Could Shape the Internet's Future
By
Justin Ling
— September 26
th
2022 at 11:00
UN countries are preparing to pick a new head of the International Telecommunications Union. Who wins could shape the open web's future.
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VPN Providers Flee India as a New Data Law Takes Hold
By
Varsha Bansal
— September 25
th
2022 at 11:00
Many companies have pulled physical servers from the country as a mandate to collect customer data goes into effect.
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Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on Kids
By
Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess
— September 24
th
2022 at 13:00
Plus: A leaked trove illuminates Russia’s internet regulator, a report finds Facebook and Instagram violated Palestinian rights, and more.
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Slack’s and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
By
Andy Greenberg
— September 23
rd
2022 at 16:52
New research shows how third-party apps could be exploited to infiltrate these sensitive workplace tools.
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Iran’s Internet Shutdown Hides a Deadly Crackdown
By
Matt Burgess
— September 23
rd
2022 at 15:23
Amid protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, authorities have cut off mobile internet, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The death toll continues to rise.
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The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps
By
Dhruv Mehrotra
— September 22
nd
2022 at 17:00
Churches are using invasive phone-monitoring tech to discourage “sinful” behavior. Some software is seeing more than congregants realize.
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A New Linux Tool Aims to Guard Against Supply Chain Attacks
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 22
nd
2022 at 14:46
Security firm Chainguard has created a simple, open source way for organizations to defend the cloud against some of the most insidious attacks.
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Shadowy Russian Cell Phone Companies Are Cropping Up in Ukraine
By
Matt Burgess
— September 21
st
2022 at 11:00
But as Ukrainians retake ground, some of the firms are erasing their online presence.
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Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem
By
Peter Guest
— September 20
th
2022 at 13:39
The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps.
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The Deep Roots of Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Problem
By
Olatunji Olaigbe
— September 19
th
2022 at 11:00
Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken.
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How to Use DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-First Email Service
By
David Nield
— September 18
th
2022 at 12:00
Tired of advertisers spying on your private communications? This beta promises to kick tracking technology to the curb.
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The Queen’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever
By
Matt Burgess
— September 18
th
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 17
th
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 16
th
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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The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
By
Matt Laslo
— September 15
th
2022 at 11:00
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.
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Inside the Shadow Evacuation of Kabul
By
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
— August 30
th
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 14
th
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 14
th
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 13
th
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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iOS 16 Has 2 New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 12
th
2022 at 11:00
Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.
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Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware
By
Matt Burgess
— September 10
th
2022 at 13:00
Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.
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This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News
By
Matt Burgess
— September 8
th
2022 at 11:00
Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.
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Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
By
Matt Burgess
— September 7
th
2022 at 18:45
With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords.
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It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 6
th
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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Police Across US Bypass Warrants With Mass Location-Tracking Tool
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 3
rd
2022 at 13:00
Plus: An unsecured database exposed face recognition data in China, ‘Cuba’ ransomware knocks out Montenegro, and more.
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TikTok Users Were Vulnerable to a Single-Click Attack
By
Dan Goodin, Ars Technica
— September 2
nd
2022 at 13:00
Microsoft disclosed the flaw in the Android app’s deep link verification process, which has since been fixed.
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A Windows 11 Automation Tool Can Easily Be Hijacked
By
Matt Burgess
— September 2
nd
2022 at 11:00
Hackers can use Microsoft’s Power Automate to push out ransomware and key loggers—if they get machine access first.
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The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like
By
Pia Ceres
— September 1
st
2022 at 11:00
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just affect children.
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Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data
By
Lily Hay Newman
— September 1
st
2022 at 10:00
Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps.
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You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone
By
Omar L. Gallaga
— August 31
st
2022 at 13:00
Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak.
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Apple Fixed a Serious iOS Security Flaw—Have You Updated Yet?
By
Kate O'Flaherty
— August 31
st
2022 at 11:00
Plus: Chrome patches another zero-day flaw, Microsoft closes up 100 vulnerabilities, Android gets a significant patch, and more.
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The Telegram-Powered News Outlet Waging Guerrilla War on Russia
By
Guillaume Ptak
— August 29
th
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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A US Propaganda Operation Hit Russia and China With Memes
By
Matt Burgess
— August 27
th
2022 at 13:00
Plus: An Iranian hacking tool steals inboxes, LastPass gets hacked, and a deepfake scammer targets the crypto world.
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Why the Twilio Breach Cuts So Deep
By
Lily Hay Newman
— August 26
th
2022 at 20:05
The phishing attack on the SMS giant exposes the dangers of B2B companies to the entire tech ecosystem.
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Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed
By
Matt Burgess
— August 26
th
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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Scans of Students’ Homes During Tests Are Deemed Unconstitutional
By
Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica
— August 25
th
2022 at 13:00
An Ohio judge ruled that such surveillance to prevent cheating could form a slippery slope to more illegal searches.
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The Privacy Flaw Threatening US Democracy
By
Thor Benson
— August 24
th
2022 at 11:00
Without robust federal protections, the country's widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before.
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The Twitter Whistleblower Report’s Most Damning Allegation
By
Lily Hay Newman
— August 23
rd
2022 at 23:37
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s claims about the company’s lax security are all bad. But one clearly captures the extent of systemic issues.
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Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll
By
Matt Burgess
— August 22
nd
2022 at 11:00
As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers.
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The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi
By
Varsha Bansal
— August 21
st
2022 at 11:00
Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.
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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Can Crash Old Hard Drives
By
Lily Hay Newman
— August 20
th
2022 at 13:00
Plus: The Twilio hack snags a reporter, a new tool to check for spyware, and the Canadian weed pipeline gets hit by a cyberattack.
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