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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data

Plus: Kaspersky’s US business sold, Nigerian sextortion scammers jailed, and Europe’s controversial encryption plans return. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data

Why It’s So Hard to Fully Block X in Brazil

With 20,000 internet providers across the country, the technical challenges of blocking X in Brazil mean some connections are slipping through the cracks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Why It’s So Hard to…

We Hunted Hidden Police Signals at the DNC

Using special software, WIRED investigated police surveillance at the DNC. We collected signals from nearly 300,000 devices, revealing vulnerabilities for both law enforcement and everyday citizens alike. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: We…

The US Navy Is Going All In on Starlink

The Navy is testing out the Elon Musk–owned satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access to sailors at sea. It’s part of a bigger project that’s about more than just getting online. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…

Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Was Thwarted by Key CIA Tip

Plus: China-linked hackers infiltrate US internet providers, authorities crack down on a major piracy operation, and a ransomware gang claims attacks during the Paris Olympics. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Taylor Swift Concert…

The US Navy Has Run Out of Pants

Plus: The US intelligence community formally blames Iran for Trump campaign hack, aircraft-tracking platform FlightAware says a “configuration error” exposed sensitive user data, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The US Navy…

When War Came to Their Country, They Built a Map

The Telegram channel and website Deep State uses public data and insider intelligence to power its live tracker of Ukraine’s ever-shifting front line. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: When War Came to Their…

The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach

Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Slow-Burn…

Your Gym Locker May Be Hackable

Security researchers say they’ve extracted digital management keys from select electronic lockers and revealed how they could be cloned. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Your Gym Locker May Be Hackable

The Hacker Who Hunts Video Game Speedrunning Cheaters

Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that’s stood for 15 years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Hacker Who…

Computer Crash Reports Are an Untapped Hacker Gold Mine

One hacker solved the CrowdStrike outage mystery with simple crash reports, illustrating the wealth of detail about potential bugs and vulnerabilities those key documents hold. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Computer Crash Reports…

Inside the Dark World of Doxing for Profit

From tricking companies into handing over victims’ personal data to offering violence as a service, the online doxing ecosystem is not just still a problem—it’s getting more extreme. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…

A Flaw in Windows Update Opens the Door to Zombie Exploits

A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target’s Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A…

How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk

Experts say the “nonsensical” policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How…

Can GPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?

OpenAI’s newest model is “a data hoover on steroids,” says one expert—but there are still ways to use it while minimizing risk. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Can GPT-4o Be Trusted With Your…

Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?

OpenAI’s newest model is “a data hoover on steroids,” says one expert—but there are still ways to use it while minimizing risk. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your…

A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security

This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act would mandate penetration testing for federally certified voting machines and allow independent researchers to work on exposing vulnerabilities. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Senate Bill Would Radically…

How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords

Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Infostealers Pillaged…

Stop X’s Grok AI From Training on Your Tweets

Plus: More Pegasus spyware controversy, a major BIOS controversy, and more of the week’s top security news. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Stop X’s Grok AI From Training on Your Tweets

Europe Is Pumping Billions Into New Military Tech

The European Commission is allocating €7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here’s what it funds. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…

At the Olympics, AI Is Watching You

A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: At the Olympics, AI Is Watching…

At The 2024 Summer Olympics, AI Is Watching You

A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: At The 2024 Summer Olympics, AI…

This Machine Exposes Privacy Violations

A former Google engineer has built a search engine, WebXray, that aims to find illicit online data collection and tracking—with the goal of becoming “the Henry Ford of tech lawsuits.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…

Don’t Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams

Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm’s catastrophic software update. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Don’t Fall for CrowdStrike Outage…