❌

Normal view

Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE

28 April 2026 at 17:49
The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

28 April 2026 at 13:00
AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.

Cole Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate Trump

27 April 2026 at 19:07
The suspected shooter at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner faces three felony charges. He remains in custody following Monday’s hearing.

California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

26 April 2026 at 03:26
A 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos

25 April 2026 at 10:30
Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more.

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

24 April 2026 at 15:10
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concernsβ€”with smoke and mirrors.

The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

20 April 2026 at 10:00
Years before the figure skater became an Olympic superstar, a Chinese operative tried to stalk her father and monitored other US residents deemed dissidents against China. And that’s just the beginning.

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

17 April 2026 at 14:07
A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702β€”a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, protesters, and political donors.

Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here

16 April 2026 at 18:54
Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the β€œcompletely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

15 April 2026 at 10:00
An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude imagesβ€”and the problem shows no signs of going away.

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump’s Media Critics

14 April 2026 at 15:12
Internal emails obtained by WIRED reveal how a conservative legal group with a direct line into FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s office built the case against Jimmy Kimmel and his employees.

❌