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The High-Stakes Scramble to Stop Classified Leaks

AI tools? A porn filter, but for Top Secret documents? Just classifying less stuff? US lawmakers are full of ideas but lack a silver bullet. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The High-Stakes Scramble…

Brace Yourself for the 2024 Deepfake Election

No matter what happens with generative AI, its disruptive forces are already beginning to play a role in the fast-approaching US presidential race. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Brace Yourself for the 2024…

A US Bill Would Ban Kids Under 13 From Joining Social Media

The legislation would insert the government into online platforms’ age-verification efforts—a move that makes some US lawmakers queasy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A US Bill Would Ban Kids Under 13 From Joining…

Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control

Criminals Are Using Tiny Devices to Hack and Steal Cars

Apple thwarts NSO’s spyware, the rise of a GPT-4 black market, Russia targets Starlink internet connections, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Criminals Are Using Tiny Devices to Hack and Steal Cars

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

Used Routers Often Come Loaded With Corporate Secrets

More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Used Routers Often Come Loaded With…

ICE Records Reveal How Agents Abuse Access to Secret Data

Documents obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of investigations by the US agency into alleged database misuse that includes harassment, stalking, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE Records Reveal How Agents Abuse…

The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era of Revelations

The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era…

The Dangerous Weak Link in the US Food Chain

Without an information sharing and analysis center, the country’s food and agriculture sector is uniquely vulnerable to hackers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Dangerous Weak Link in the US Food Chain

ChatGPT Has a Big Privacy Problem

Italy’s recent ban of Open AI’s generative text tool may just be the beginning of ChatGPT’s regulatory woes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ChatGPT Has a Big Privacy Problem

ICE Is Grabbing Data From Schools and Abortion Clinics

An agency database WIRED obtained reveals widespread use of so-called 1509 summonses that experts say raises the specter of potential abuse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE Is Grabbing Data From Schools and…

Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning

A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning

How Good Smile, a Major Toy Company, Kept 4chan Online

Documents obtained by WIRED confirm that Good Smile, which licenses toy production for Disney, was an investor in the controversial image board. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Good Smile, a Major Toy…

Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023

Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023

The Uniquely American Future of US Authoritarianism

The GOP-fueled far right differs from similar movements around the globe, thanks to the country’s politics, electoral system, and changing demographics. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Uniquely American Future of US Authoritarianism

The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army

Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber…

AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet

The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes Aren’t…

AI-Generated Voice Deep Fakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet

The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: AI-Generated Voice Deep Fakes…

The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem

From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal systems. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem

A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn

Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out only go so far. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A…

Ransomware Attacks Have Entered a ‘Heinous’ New Phase

With victims refusing to pay, cybercriminal gangs are now releasing stolen photos of cancer patients and sensitive student records. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Ransomware Attacks Have Entered a ‘Heinous’ New Phase

How a Catholic Group Doxed Gay Priests

Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How a Catholic Group…

‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Are Now a $3 Billion Threat

The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report highlights the stunning rise of investment-themed crimes over the past 18 months. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Are Now a $3 Billion Threat

The FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data

Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data

This Algorithm Could Ruin Your Life

A system used by the Dutch city of Rotterdam ranked people based on their risk of fraud. The results were troubling. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Algorithm Could Ruin Your Life

The LastPass Hack Somehow Gets Worse

Plus: The US Marshals disclose a “major” cybersecurity incident, T-Mobile has gotten pwned so much, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The LastPass Hack Somehow Gets Worse

What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You

Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You

The Sketchy Plan to Build a Russian Android Phone

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. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Sketchy Plan…

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws

Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to…

China Is Relentlessly Hacking Its Neighbors

New details reveal that Beijing-backed hackers targeted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adding to a string of attacks in the region. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: China Is Relentlessly Hacking Its Neighbors

Batteries Are Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia

With Russia regularly knocking out Ukraine’s power grid, the country has turned to high-capacity batteries to keep it connected to the world—and itself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Batteries Are Ukraine’s Secret Weapon…

The Push to Ban TikTok in the US Isn’t About Privacy

Lawmakers are increasingly hellbent on punishing the popular social network while efforts to pass a broader privacy law have dwindled. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Push to Ban TikTok in the US…

Why the US Congress Wants to Ban TikTok

Lawmakers are increasingly hellbent on punishing the popular social network while efforts to pass a broader privacy law have dwindled. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Why the US Congress Wants to Ban TikTok

Hackers Ran Amok Inside GoDaddy for Nearly 3 Years

Plus: The FBI got (at least a little bit) hacked, an election-disruption firm gets exposed, Russia mulls allowing “patriotic hacking,” and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hackers Ran Amok Inside GoDaddy for…

Data Breaches: The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about the past, present, and future of data security—from Equifax to Yahoo—and the problem with Social Security numbers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Data Breaches: The Complete WIRED…