The Dire Warnings in the Lapsus$ Hacker Joyride
The fun-loving cybercriminals blamed for breaches of Uber and Rockstar are exposing weaknesses in ways others aren't. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Oct 03, 2022•7 min
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This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material
Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 30, 2022•8 min
VPN Providers Flee India as a New Data Law Takes Hold
Many companies have pulled physical servers from the country as a mandate to collect customer data goes into effect. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 29, 2022•6 min
This Vote Could Change the Course of Internet History
UN countries are preparing to pick a new head of the International Telecommunications Union. Who wins could shape the open web's future. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 28, 2022•16 min
Iran’s Internet Shutdown Sparks Fear of a Deadly Cover-Up
As protests spread, authorities have shut down mobile internet service, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The consequences could be tragic. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 27, 2022•8 min
Slack and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
New research shows how third-party apps could be exploited to infiltrate these sensitive workplace tools. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 26, 2022•10 min
A New Linux Tool Aims to Guard Against Supply Chain Attacks
Security firm Chainguard has created a simple, open-source way for organizations to defend the cloud against some of the most insidious attacks. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 23, 2022•6 min
Shadowy Russian Cell Phone Companies Are Cropping Up in Ukraine
But as Ukrainians retake ground, some of the firms are erasing their online presence. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 22, 2022•8 min
Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem
The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 22, 2022•9 min
The Deep Roots of Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Problem
Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 21, 2022•11 min
The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 20, 2022•6 min
The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 19, 2022•13 min
Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning
Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 16, 2022•9 min
How Whistleblowers Navigate a Security Minefield
Exposing wrongdoing is risky on the best of days. Whistleblower Aid cofounder John Tye explains the extensive steps needed to keep people safe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 15, 2022•6 min
iOS 16 Has Two New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios
Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 13, 2022•8 min
This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News
Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 13, 2022•9 min
A Windows 11 Automation Tool Can Easily Be Hijacked
Hackers can use Microsoft’s Power Automate to push out ransomware and key loggers—if they get machine access first. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 12, 2022•6 min
Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 09, 2022•8 min
It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 08, 2022•10 min
The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just affect children. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 07, 2022•10 min
Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data
Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 06, 2022•5 min
You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone
Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sep 01, 2022•6 min
Why the Twilio Breach Cuts So Deep
The phishing attack on the SMS giant exposes the dangers of B2B companies to the entire tech ecosystem. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 31, 2022•6 min
The Privacy Flaw Threatening US Democracy
Without robust federal protections, the country’s widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 30, 2022•7 min
The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi
Police in India’s capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 29, 2022•5 min
Spyware Hunters Are Expanding Their Toolset
This invasive malware isn't just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 26, 2022•7 min
Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll
As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 25, 2022•11 min
A Flaw in the VA's Medical Records Platform May Put Patients at Risk
The Veterans Affairs' VistA software has a vulnerability that could let an attacker "masquerade as a doctor," a security researcher warns. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 24, 2022•5 min
A New Jailbreak for John Deere Tractors Rides the Right-to-Repair Wave
A hacker has formulated an exploit that provides root access to two popular models of the company's farm equipment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 23, 2022•6 min
Zoom’s Auto-Update Feature Came With Hidden Risks on Mac
The popular video meeting app makes it easy to keep the software up to date—but it also introduced vulnerabilities. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Aug 22, 2022•6 min
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