Plus: Google’s U-turn on creepy “fingerprint” tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang’s teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Mystery Drone Sightings…
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This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to people’s home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act passed today, but lawmakers stripped language that would keep the Trump administration from wielding unprecedented authority to surveil Americans. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Congress Again Fails to…
Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Drug Dealers Have Moved Onto Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the darkweb has decreased in recent years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Drug…
Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns
Experts say the catchall term for online fraud furthers harm against victims and could dissuade people from reporting attempts to bilk them out of their money. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Stop Calling…
The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
Staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they fear the new administration will cut programs that keep the US safe—and “persecution.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Top Cybersecurity Agency…
Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets
Digital license plates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
Plus: The US indicts North Koreans in fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers to patch a vulnerability amid live attacks, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft’s AI Recall…
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Why the US Military Can’t Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones
Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homeland—and the Pentagon’s ability to respond is limited. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Human Misuse Will Make Artificial Intelligence More Dangerous
AI creates what it’s told to, from plucking fanciful evidence from thin air, to arbitrarily removing people’s rights, to sowing doubt over public misdeeds. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Human Misuse Will Make…
As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global
The white supremacist Robert Rundo faces years in prison. But the “Active Club” network he helped create has proliferated in countries around the world, from Eastern Europe to South America. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come
The design of the gun police say they found on the alleged United Healthcare CEO’s killer—the FMDA or “Free Men Don’t Ask”—was released by a libertarian group. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards
Several recent schemes were uncovered involving poker players at casinos allegedly using miniature cameras, concealed in personal electronics, to spot cards. Should players everywhere be concerned? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Poker Cheaters…
Police Arrest UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Police Arrest UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect, App…
Police Arrest UHC CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Police Arrest UHC CEO Shooting Suspect, App…
US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking
Plus: Russian spies keep hijacking other hackers’ infrastructure, Hydra dark web market admin gets life sentence in Russia, and more of the week’s top security news. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US Officials…
The Real Story of “The Order”
The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 30 years ago to those of today. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment
Inspired by her own experienced of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: She Escaped an Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women…
She Escaped An Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women Battle Cyber Harassment
Inspired by her own experienced of abuse, Nighat Dad fights for women’s social and digital rights in Pakistan and beyond. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: She Escaped An Abusive Marriage—Now She Helps Women…
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Senators…
She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin
Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: She Was a…
A New Phone Scanner That Detects Spyware Has Already Found 7 Pegasus Infections
The mobile device security firm iVerify has been offering a tool since May that makes spyware scanning accessible to anyone—and it’s already turning up victims. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A New Phone…
More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity
Experts expect Donald Trump’s next administration to relax cybersecurity rules on businesses, abandon concerns around human rights, and take an aggressive stance against the cyber armies of US adversaries. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids
Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing…
ICE Started Ramping Up Its Surveillance Arsenal Immediately After Donald Trump Won
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement put out a fresh call for contracts for surveillance technologies before an anticipated surge in the number of people it monitors ahead of deportation hearings. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it. This article has been indexed from…
The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here
The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Auto-Rebooting iPhones Are Causing Chaos for Cops
Plus: Hot Topic confirms a customer data breach, Germany arrests a US citizen for allegedly passing military secrets to Chinese intelligence, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Auto-Rebooting iPhones Are Causing Chaos…
764 Terror Network Member Richard Densmore Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
The 47-year-old Michigan man, who pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child, was highly active in the online criminal network called 764, which the FBI now considers a “tier one” terrorism threat. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Russia Is Going All Out on Election Day Interference
Along with other foreign influence operations—including from Iran—Kremlin-backed campaigns to stoke division and fear have gone into overdrive. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Russia Is Going All Out on Election Day Interference
Man Arrested for Snowflake Hacking Spree Faces US Extradition
Alexander “Connor” Moucka was arrested this week by Canadian authorities for allegedly carrying out a series of hacks that targeted Snowflake’s cloud customers. His next stop may be a US jail. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Flaw in Right-Wing ‘Election Integrity’ App Exposes Voter-Suppression Plan and User Data
A bug that WIRED discovered in True the Vote’s VoteAlert app revealed user information—and an election worker who wrote about carrying out an illegal voter-suppression scheme. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Flaw in…
Flaw in Right-Wing ‘Election Integrity’ App Exposes Voter-Suppression Plan and User Data
A bug WIRED discovered in True the Vote’s VoteAlert app revealed user information—and an election worker who wrote about carrying out an illegal voter-suppression scheme. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Flaw in Right-Wing…
Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies
When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches on the planet. This article has been indexed…
Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to Wingdings
Plus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World…
Zero-Click Flaw Exposes Potentially Millions of Popular Storage Devices to Attack
A vulnerability categorized as “critical” in a photo app installed by default on Synology network-attached storage devices could give attackers the ability to steal data and worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Zero-Click…
Inside Sophos’ 5-Year War With the Chinese Hackers Hijacking Its Devices
Sophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China’s R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The Untold Story of Trump’s Failed Attempt to Overthrow Venezuela’s President
A successful CIA hack of Venezuela’s military payroll system, insider fights for spy agency resources, and messy opposition politics: A WIRED investigation reveals a secret Trump-era attempt to oust autocratic ruler Nicolás Maduro. This article has been indexed from Security…
‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization…
‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization…
Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Cybercriminals Pose…
Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach
Plus: Apple offers $1 million to hack its AI cloud infrastructure, Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump campaign docs, Russia hacks the nation of Georgia, and a “cyberattack” that wasn’t. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Meet ZachXBT, the Masked Vigilante Tracking Down Billions in Crypto Scams and Thefts
He just untangled a $243 million bitcoin theft, what may be the biggest-ever crypto heist to target a single victim. And he has never shown his face. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Meet…
Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is…
Nigeria Drops Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed Binance Exec and Former IRS Agent
After eight months, one of the US’s most prominent crypto-crime investigators may finally be coming home. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Nigeria Drops Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed Binance Exec and Former IRS…
Nigeria Drops Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed Binance Exec and Former IRS Agent
After eight months, one of the US’s most prominent crypto-crime investigators may finally be coming home. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Nigeria Drops Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed Binance Exec and Former IRS…
Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online
More than 115,000 files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Exposed United Nations Database…
The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines
The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
ICE’s $2 Million Contract With a Spyware Vendor Is Under White House Review
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s contract with Paragon Solutions faces scrutiny over whether it complies with the Biden administration’s executive order on spyware, WIRED has learned. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE’s $2 Million…
A Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI
Donald Trump’s opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Trump Win…
US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
How a Trump Win Could Unleash Dangerous AI
Donald Trump’s opposition to “woke” safety standards for artificial intelligence would likely mean the dismantling of regulations that protect Americans from misinformation, discrimination, and worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How a Trump…
Google Chrome’s uBlock Origin Purge Has Begun
Plus: The alleged SEC X account hacker gets charged, Kroger wriggles out of a face recognition scandal, and Microsoft deals with missing customer security logs. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Chrome’s uBlock…
The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe
Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube could do more. This article has been indexed…
What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare
Sixty-five years ago, the Army’s leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today’s reality. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: What the…
This Prompt Can Make an AI Chatbot Identify and Extract Personal Details From Your Chats
Security researchers created an algorithm that turns a malicious prompt into a set of hidden instructions that could send a user’s personal information to an attacker. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Prompt…
GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes
So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes
Hacker Charged With Seeking to Kill Using Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The US has accused two brothers of being part of the hacker group Anonymous Sudan, which allegedly went on a wild cyberattack spree that hit hundreds of targets—and, for one of the two men, even put lives at risk. This…
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then People Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
It Seemed Like an AI Crime-Fighting Super Tool. Then Defense Attorneys Started Asking Questions
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram
Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over
“Passkeys,” the secure authentication mechanism built to replace passwords, are getting more portable and easier for organizations to implement thanks to new initiatives the FIDO Alliance announced on Monday. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The FBI Made a Crypto Coin Just to Catch Fraudsters
Plus: New details emerge in the National Public Data breach, Discord gets blocked in Russia and Turkey over alleged illegal activity on the platform, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The FBI…
A Mysterious Hacking Group Has 2 New Tools to Steal Data From Air-Gapped Machines
It’s hard enough creating one air-gap-jumping tool. Researchers say the group GoldenJackal did it twice in five years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Mysterious Hacking Group Has 2 New Tools to Steal…
Pig Butchering Scams Are Going High Tech
Scammers in Southeast Asia are increasingly turning to AI, deepfakes, and dangerous malware in a way that makes their pig butchering operations even more convincing. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Pig Butchering Scams…
Internet Archive Breach Exposes 31 Million Users
The hack exposed the data of 31 million users as the embattled Wayback Machine maker scrambles to stay online and contain the fallout of digital—and legal—attacks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Internet Archive…
69,000 Bitcoins Are Headed for the US Treasury—While the Agent Who Seized Them Is in Jail
The $4.4 billion in crypto is set to be the largest pile of criminal proceeds ever sold off by the US. The former IRS agent who seized the recording-breaking sum, meanwhile, languishes in a Nigerian jail cell. This article has…
What Google’s U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies Means for Chrome Privacy
Earlier this year, Google ditched its plans to abolish support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. While privacy advocates called foul, the implications for users is not so clear cut. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
Perfctl malware is hard to detect, persists after reboots, and can perform a breadth of malicious activities. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
The FBI Still Hasn’t Cracked NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Phone
Plus: Harvard students pack Meta’s smart glasses with privacy-invading face-recognition tech, Microsoft and the DOJ seize Russian hackers’ domains, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The FBI Still Hasn’t Cracked NYC Mayor…
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Video Game Controller…
How This Video Game Controller Became the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How This Video Game…
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: License Plate…
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of Political Lawn Signs and Bumper Stickers
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: License Plate…
ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s one-year contract with Paragon’s US subsidiary comes amid the Biden administration’s years-long crackdown on commercial spyware vendors. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With…
Notorious Evil Corp Hackers Targeted NATO Allies for Russian Intelligence
UK law enforcement and international partners have released new details about the cybercriminal gang Evil Corp, including its use of the Lockbit ransomware platform and ties to Russian intelligence. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun
Scamming operations that once originated in Southeast Asia are now proliferating around the world, likely raking in billions of dollars in the process. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Pig Butchering Invasion Has…
The US Could Finally Ban Inane Forced Password Changes
Plus: The US Justice Department indicts three Iranians over Trump campaign hack, EU regulators fine Meta $100 million for a password security lapse, and the Tor Project enters a new phase. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Goes, Inevitably, to War
A handful of Tesla’s electric pickup trucks are armed and ready for battle in the hands of Chechen forces fighting in Ukraine as part of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Can the EV take the heat? This article has been indexed from…
Amid Air Strikes and Rockets, an SMS From the Enemy
As Israel intensifies its attacks on Lebanon, eerie messages have been arriving on the phones of civilians on both sides of the border, with authorities in each country accusing the other of psychological warfare. This article has been indexed from…
Millions of Vehicles Could Be Hacked and Tracked Thanks to a Simple Website Bug
Researchers found a flaw in a Kia web portal that let them track millions of cars, unlock doors, and start engines at will—the latest in a plague of web bugs that’s affected a dozen carmakers. This article has been indexed…
Russia-Backed Media Outlets Are Under Fire in the US—but Still Trusted Worldwide
The US government says outlets like RT work closely with Russian intelligence, and platforms have removed or banned their content. But they’re still influential all around the world. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Iranian Hackers Tried to Give Hacked Trump Campaign Emails to Dems
Plus: The FBI dismantles the largest-ever China-backed botnet, the DOJ charges two men with a $243 million crypto theft, Apple’s MacOS Sequoia breaks cybersecurity tools, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Iranian…
Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager
Thousands of beepers and two-way radios exploded in attacks against Hezbollah, but mainstream consumer devices like smartphones aren’t likely to be weaponized the same way. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Your Phone Won’t…
First Israel’s Exploding Pagers Maimed and Killed. Now Comes the Paranoia
The explosion of thousands of rigged pagers and walkie-talkies will likely make Hezbollah operatives fear any means of electronic communication. It’s having the same effect on the Lebanese population. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Walkie-Talkies Explode in New Attack on Hezbollah
In a second attack on Hezbollah members, two-way radios detonated around Lebanon on Wednesday, causing injuries and multiple deaths. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Walkie-Talkies Explode in New Attack on Hezbollah
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack. This article has been indexed from Security…
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point towards a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack. This article has been indexed from Security…
Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk
Musk’s now-deleted post questioning why no one has attempted to assassinate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris renews concerns over his work for the US government—and potential to inspire extremist violence. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares
Apple is launching its first stand-alone password manager app in iOS 18. Here’s what you need to know. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares
A Creative Trick Makes ChatGPT Spit Out Bomb-Making Instructions
Plus: New evidence emerges about who may have helped 9/11 hijackers, UK police arrest a teen in connection with an attack on London’s transit system, and Poland’s spyware scandal enters a new phase. This article has been indexed from Security…