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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…

Lucas Ropek

9/30/21 8:10PM

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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.

Lucas Ropek

9/30/21 4:20PM

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Widely Used Bitcoin ATMs Have Major Security Flaws, Researchers Warn

A long list of security flaws potentially opens up users of the ATMs to attack, according to crypto exchange Kraken.

Tom McKay

9/30/21 2:40PM

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Amazon’s ‘Cute’ Little Nightmare

There are two types of people in this world: those who love Amazon's "cute" new robot, and those who think it's a…

Andrew Couts

9/29/21 3:50PM

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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.

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9/28/21 9:55PM

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How Apple AirTags Could Get You Hacked

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

Lucas Ropek

9/28/21 7:16PM

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Customs and Border Protection Signs Major Contract With Amazon-Owned Encrypted Chat App Wickr

Procurement documents state CBP plans to use Wickr across "all components" of its operations.

Tom McKay

9/28/21 5:20PM

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1Password Will Now Let You Hide Your Email for Logins

The popular password manager is partnering with Fastmail to create burner emails.

Victoria Song

9/28/21 10:42AM

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You Should Probably Stop Using ExpressVPN

The popular privacy product's integrity has been called into question after it was revealed that an employee had…

Lucas Ropek

9/24/21 7:10PM

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Even the NSA Agrees: Targeted Ads Are Terrifying

The agency's been using ad blockers since 2018 over malvertising fears—and more agencies have taken them on since.

Shoshana Wodinsky

9/23/21 6:50PM

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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…

Lucas Ropek

9/22/21 5:20PM

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Facebook Admits Apple's iOS Privacy Updates Are Working

Facebook's VP of product marketing put out an uncharacteristically earnest blog post Wednesday morning to detail…

Shoshana Wodinsky

9/22/21 3:40PM

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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…

Lucas Ropek

9/21/21 6:00PM

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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.

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9/20/21 5:12PM

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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…

Lucas Ropek

9/17/21 9:10PM

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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…

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9/17/21 5:05PM

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United Airlines Grounded U.S. Flights Due to 'Technical System Issues'

The company briefly paused its flights in airports across the U.S. and Canada on Friday morning but won't say why.

Shoshana Wodinsky

9/17/21 12:02PM

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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…

Lucas Ropek

9/16/21 8:20PM

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The FTC Wants to Rein in Your Health App's Privacy Problems

If they don't comply, the Commission warns that they could face more than $40,000 in fines per day.

Shoshana Wodinsky

9/16/21 5:30PM

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App Annie Fined $10 Million in Case That Is the Future of Insider Trading

The scheme involves people's private data, some secret algorithms, and a lot of apps.

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9/15/21 5:55PM

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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

Widely Used Bitcoin ATMs Have Major Security Flaws, Researchers Warn

Amazon’s ‘Cute’ Little Nightmare

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

How Apple AirTags Could Get You Hacked

Customs and Border Protection Signs Major Contract With Amazon-Owned Encrypted Chat App Wickr

1Password Will Now Let You Hide Your Email for Logins

You Should Probably Stop Using ExpressVPN

Even the NSA Agrees: Targeted Ads Are Terrifying

Stalkerware Company Reportedly Finds New Way to Suck

Facebook Admits Apple's iOS Privacy Updates Are Working

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

United Airlines Grounded U.S. Flights Due to 'Technical System Issues'

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

The FTC Wants to Rein in Your Health App's Privacy Problems

App Annie Fined $10 Million in Case That Is the Future of Insider Trading