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Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak

By Andy Greenberg — April 23rd 2024 at 03:55
The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient data nonetheless ended up on the dark web.
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TikTok Streamers Are Staging ‘Israel vs. Palestine’ Live Matches to Cash In on Virtual Gifts

By David Gilbert — October 26th 2023 at 18:03
TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants.
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23andMe User Data Stolen in Targeted Attack on Ashkenazi Jews

By Lily Hay Newman — October 6th 2023 at 21:53
At least a million data points from 23andMe accounts appear to have been exposed on BreachForums. While the scale of the campaign is unknown, 23andMe says it's working to verify the data.
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Criminals Have Created Their Own ChatGPT Clones

By Matt Burgess — August 7th 2023 at 11:00
Cybercriminals are touting large language models that could help them with phishing or creating malware. But the AI chatbots could just be their own kind of scam.
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The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)

By Medea Giordano — April 11th 2024 at 14:30
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
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The US Post Office Is Spying on the Mail. Senators Want to Stop It

By Dell Cameron — May 17th 2023 at 18:05
The USPS carries out warrantless surveillance on thousands of parcels every year. Lawmakers want it to end—right now.
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The Sketchy Plan to Build a Russian Android Phone

By Masha Borak — March 3rd 2023 at 12:00
Amid isolating sanctions, a Russian tech giant plans to launch new Android phones and tablets. But experts are skeptical the company can pull it off.
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What to Look for When Buying a Security Camera (2023): Tips and Risks

By Simon Hill — February 15th 2023 at 12:00
Eufy's recent scandal shows it's not so much about the data breach but about how a company responds. Here are a few ways to shop smart.
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Biden’s SOTU: Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic

By Lily Hay Newman — February 8th 2023 at 03:32
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
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How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech

By Pia Ceres — October 10th 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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This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material

By Matt Burgess — September 28th 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 Use Signal Encrypted Messaging

By Brian Barrett, Andrew Couts — August 18th 2022 at 11:00
The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.
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