Lucas Ropek, Author at Gizmodo

Biden Administration Plans to Convene 30 Countries to Discuss Solutions to Ransomware Threat

A meeting later this month will take aim at ransomware hackers and other kinds of cybercrime, the White House has announced.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Crypto Company Accidentally Gives Users $90 Million, Politely Asks for It Back

A bug in the system apparently sparked a regrettable giveaway.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

After UAE Hacking Scandal, Congress May Crack Down on Ex-Spies Working for Foreign Governments

A controversial episode involving ex-NSA operatives may push Congress to enact new restrictions on what former agents can and can't do after service.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Researchers Find Locked iPhones With Visa Cards Connected to Apple Pay Can Be Hacked

The complexity of the attack means that the average person shouldn't freak out.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Elon Musk Longs for the Days When Trump Would Invite Him to the White House

The Tesla CEO isn't a fan of the new White House and its commitment to not totally eviscerating worker protections.

Politics Lucas Ropek

Leaked Docs Reveal Amazon’s Astro Robot Is an Invasive Spy and Incredibly Stupid

Astro is reportedly designed to hoover up a ton of data about your home and everyone in it.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

How Apple AirTags Could Get You Hacked

A security researcher has discovered how Apple's trackers could be converted into physical Trojans.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Ethereum Researcher Pleads Guilty to Advising North Korea on How to Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions

An established cryptocurrency researcher, Virgil Griffith, traveled to the country in 2019 to present a slideshow on blockchain technology.

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek

All Hail Mr. Goxx, the Crypto Trading Hamster Who’s Killing It

Now you can watch a hamster make crypto trades that are probably about as good as any expert.

Tech News Lucas Ropek

Facebook to Appear at Senate Hearing After Leaked Research Shows Instagram’s Harmful Effects

Once again, the social media giant is in hot water and will have to answer to America's lawmakers.

Tech News Lucas Ropek

Stalkerware Company Reportedly Finds New Way to Suck

pcTattletale, which markets itself as a way to spy on your spouse or significant other, reportedly has a serious security flaw that exposes victims' data.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Amazon Is Lobbying the U.S. to Legalize Weed

The tech giant wants you to know it's on the right side of history when it comes to everybody's favorite herb.

Tech News Lucas Ropek

Report: FBI Had Ransomware Decryption Key for Weeks Before Giving It to Victims

After the Kaseya attack, the feds somehow came into possession of a decryption key but waited nearly a month before delivering it into the hands of businesses.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Police Arrest 106 People Tied to Mafia-Connected Cybercrime Group

Droves of people were taken into custody for helping carry out phishing scams, SIM swapping, and more.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Epik Was Warned About a Large Security Flaw Before Its Data Leaked

The CEO of the web registrar now says that the company's data was stolen. A security researcher says he reached out to them months ago about a vulnerability.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Biden Administration Reportedly Plans ‘Sanctions’ to Combat Crypto’s Role in Ransomware Attacks—Whatever That Means

The White House has communicated to the U.S. Treasury that it should implement a number of strategies to assist in the crackdown on criminal hackers.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

The Ex-NSA Operative Cyber-Mercenary Scandal Shows the Spyware Industry Is Totally Out of Control

The fact that former NSA operatives acted as cyber-mercenaries for the UAE is less a canary in a coal mine than a blaring air-raid siren.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Insider NFT Trading Is a Thing Now

An online crypto marketplace confirmed on Wednesday that one of its employees has been using insider information to buy and sell non-fungibles.

Tech News Lucas Ropek

DOJ: Former NSA Operatives Worked as Cyber-Mercenaries, Helping Hack U.S. Systems

Members of the U.S. intelligence community and military have reached a deferred prosecution agreement over their role in an overseas cyber-mercenary business.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Anonymous Claims to Have Stolen Huge Trove of Data From Epik, the Right-Wing’s Favorite Web Host

The controversial domain registrar, which has been known to host Nazis and other unfortunate groups, apparently just had all of its data boosted.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek

Lucas Ropek

Biden Administration Plans to Convene 30 Countries to Discuss Solutions to Ransomware Threat

Crypto Company Accidentally Gives Users $90 Million, Politely Asks for It Back

After UAE Hacking Scandal, Congress May Crack Down on Ex-Spies Working for Foreign Governments

Researchers Find Locked iPhones With Visa Cards Connected to Apple Pay Can Be Hacked

Elon Musk Longs for the Days When Trump Would Invite Him to the White House

Leaked Docs Reveal Amazon’s Astro Robot Is an Invasive Spy and Incredibly Stupid

How Apple AirTags Could Get You Hacked

Ethereum Researcher Pleads Guilty to Advising North Korea on How to Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions

All Hail Mr. Goxx, the Crypto Trading Hamster Who’s Killing It

Facebook to Appear at Senate Hearing After Leaked Research Shows Instagram’s Harmful Effects

Stalkerware Company Reportedly Finds New Way to Suck

Amazon Is Lobbying the U.S. to Legalize Weed

Report: FBI Had Ransomware Decryption Key for Weeks Before Giving It to Victims

Police Arrest 106 People Tied to Mafia-Connected Cybercrime Group

Epik Was Warned About a Large Security Flaw Before Its Data Leaked

Biden Administration Reportedly Plans ‘Sanctions’ to Combat Crypto’s Role in Ransomware Attacks—Whatever That Means

The Ex-NSA Operative Cyber-Mercenary Scandal Shows the Spyware Industry Is Totally Out of Control

Insider NFT Trading Is a Thing Now

DOJ: Former NSA Operatives Worked as Cyber-Mercenaries, Helping Hack U.S. Systems

Anonymous Claims to Have Stolen Huge Trove of Data From Epik, the Right-Wing’s Favorite Web Host

6 Magic School Anime and Manga to Discover Instead of Thinking About ‘Harry Potter’ Ever Again

Unprecedented Images Show Sperm Whales Acting as Midwives to Help a Mom Give Birth

‘Butt Birth’-ing Rhinoceros from Ace Ventura Sequel Sold at Auction for a Whopping $60,000

The Ryan Gosling Sci-Fi Streak Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Is Now at Its Lowest Price, but Only During the Spring Sale Window

This $450 Semi-Dumb Phone Is Barely Even a Phone

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees