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Kaspersky Says New Zero-Day Malware Hit iPhones—Including Its Own

By: Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg — June 1st 2023 at 20:52
On the same day, Russia’s FSB intelligence service launched wild claims of NSA and Apple hacking thousands of Russians.
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Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Has Hit the US

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 27th 2023 at 13:00
TikTok user data is exposed to Chinese ByteDance employees, a screen recording app goes rogue in Google Play, and privacy groups want Slack to expand encryption.
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Bcrypt, a Popular Password Hashing Algorithm, Starts Its Long Goodbye

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 25th 2023 at 19:55
The coinventor of “bcrypt” is reflecting on the ubiquitous function’s 25 years and channeling cybersecurity’s core themes into electronic dance music.
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China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears

By: Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman — May 24th 2023 at 22:27
Researchers say the state-sponsored espionage operation may also lay the groundwork for disruptive cyberattacks.
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There’s Finally a Way to Improve Cloud Container Registry Security

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 23rd 2023 at 18:23
“Container registries” are ubiquitous software clearinghouses, but they’ve been exposed for years. Chainguard says it now has a solution.
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Leaked EU Document Shows Spain Wants to Ban End-to-End Encryption

In response to an EU proposal to scan private messages for illegal material, the country's officials said it is “imperative that we have access to the data.”
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The Real Risks in Google’s New .Zip and .Mov Domains

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 21st 2023 at 11:00
While the company’s new top-level domains could be used in phishing attacks, security researchers are divided on how big of a problem they really pose.
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A Mysterious Group Has Ties to 15 Years of Ukraine-Russia Hacks

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 19th 2023 at 10:00
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered clues that further illuminate the hackers’ activities, which appear to have begun far earlier than originally believed.
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ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating Apple's App Store and Google Play

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 17th 2023 at 10:00
An explosion of interest in OpenAI’s sophisticated chatbot means a proliferation of “fleeceware” apps that trick users with sneaky in-app subscriptions.
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A Mysterious New Hacker Group, Red Stinger, Is Lurking in Ukraine’s Cyberspace

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 10th 2023 at 10:00
The unidentified attackers have targeted people on both sides of Russia’s war against Ukraine, carrying out espionage operations that suggest state funding.
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Google Is Rolling Out Passkeys, the Password-Killing Tech, to All Accounts

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 3rd 2023 at 12:00
The tech industry’s transition to passkeys gets its first massive boost with the launch of the alternative login scheme for Google’s billions of users.
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Meta Moves to Counter New Malware and Repeat Account Takeovers

By: Lily Hay Newman — May 3rd 2023 at 12:00
The company is adding new tools as bad actors use ChatGPT-themed lures and mask their infrastructure in an attempt to trick victims and elude defenders.
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NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’ for Generative AI

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 27th 2023 at 16:52
The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it’s time to prepare for what comes next.
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A Security Team Is Turning This Malware Gang’s Tricks Against It

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 25th 2023 at 18:30
The cybercriminals behind the Gootloader malware have found clever ways to avoid detection. But researchers are using those same mechanisms to stop them.
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Intel Let Google Cloud Hack Its New Secure Chips and Found 10 Bugs

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 24th 2023 at 17:12
To protect its Confidential Computing cloud infrastructure and gain critical insights, Google leans on its relationships with chipmakers.
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The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 21st 2023 at 11:00
The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan.
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Used Routers Often Come Loaded With Corporate Secrets

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 18th 2023 at 12:00
More than half of the enterprise routers researchers bought secondhand hadn’t been wiped, exposing sensitive info like login credentials and customer data.
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Apple’s Macs Have Long Escaped Ransomware. That May Be Changing

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 17th 2023 at 17:51
The discovery of malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users if the malware continues to evolve.
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Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 15th 2023 at 00:28
The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights.
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Leaked Pentagon Documents May Herald a New Era of Revelations

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 12th 2023 at 21:53
The bizarre release of sensitive US government materials soon after their creation signals a potential shift to near-real-time unauthorized disclosures.
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LinkedIn Verification Now Lets You Verify Your Job and Account

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 12th 2023 at 14:23
To beat back fake accounts, the professional social network is rolling out new tools to prove you work where you say you do and are who you say you are.
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Pinduoduo, a Top Chinese Shopping App, Is Laced With Malware

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 8th 2023 at 13:00
Plus: 119 arrested during a sting on the Genesis dark-web market, the IRS aims to buy an online mass surveillance tool, and more.
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Mullvad VPN and Tor Project Create New Privacy-Focused Mullvad Browser

By: Lily Hay Newman — April 3rd 2023 at 10:00
Mullvad Browser, a collaboration between the nonprofit and Mullvad VPN, offers an anti-tracking browser designed to be used with a VPN.
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The US Is Sending Money to Countries Devastated by Cyberattacks

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 30th 2023 at 00:08
The White House is providing $25 million to Costa Rica, after giving Albania similar aid following aggression by hackers linked to Iran.
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Microsoft's ‘Security Copilot’ Sics ChatGPT on Security Breaches

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 28th 2023 at 15:31
The new tool aims to deliver the network insights and coordination that “AI” security systems have long promised.
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India Shut Down Mobile Internet in Punjab Amid Manhunt for Amritpal Singh

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 25th 2023 at 13:00
Plus: The “Clop” gang's ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.
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Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 22nd 2023 at 22:25
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed.
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AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 15th 2023 at 12:00
The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern.
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Ransomware Attacks Have Entered a ‘Heinous’ New Phase

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 13th 2023 at 11:00
With victims refusing to pay, cybercriminal gangs are now releasing stolen photos of cancer patients and sensitive student records.
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How a Catholic Group Doxed Gay Priests

By: Lily Hay Newman, Dhruv Mehrotra — March 11th 2023 at 14:00
Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime.
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‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Are Now a $3 Billion Threat

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 10th 2023 at 01:32
The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report highlights the stunning rise of investment-themed crimes over the past 18 months.
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The LastPass Hack Somehow Gets Worse

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 4th 2023 at 14:00
Plus: The US Marshals disclose a “major” cybersecurity incident, T-Mobile has gotten pwned so much, and more.
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The High-Stakes Blame Game in the White House Cybersecurity Plan

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 4th 2023 at 12:00
The Biden administration’s new strategy would shift the liability for security failures to a controversial target: the companies that caused them.
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You Can’t Trust App Developers’ Privacy Claims on Google Play

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 23rd 2023 at 17:29
Mozilla researchers found that apps often provide inaccurate data use disclosures, giving people “a false sense of security.”
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Twitter’s Two-Factor Authentication Change ‘Doesn't Make Sense’

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 18th 2023 at 15:34
The company will soon require users to pay for a Twitter Blue subscription to get sign-in codes via SMS. Security experts are baffled.
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Data Breaches: The Complete WIRED Guide

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 17th 2023 at 19:02
Everything you need to know about the past, present, and future of data security—from Equifax to Yahoo—and the problem with Social Security numbers.
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US Border Protection Is Finally Able to Check E-Passport Data

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 15th 2023 at 15:00
After 16 years, the agency has implemented the software to cryptographically verify digital passport data—and it’s already caught a dozen alleged fraudsters.
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The More You Look for Spy Balloons, the More UFOs You’ll Find

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 14th 2023 at 13:00
No, there’s not a sudden influx of unidentified objects in the skies above the US—but the government is paying closer attention.
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Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 13th 2023 at 12:00
Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech.
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North Korean Hackers Are Attacking US Hospitals

By: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman — February 11th 2023 at 14:00
Plus: Deepfake disinformation spotted in the wild, Android privacy problems in China, Reddit gets phished, and more.
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Russia’s Ransomware Gangs Are Being Named and Shamed

By: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman — February 9th 2023 at 20:41
Members of the Trickbot and Conti cybercrime gangs have been sanctioned in an unprecedented wave of action against the country’s hackers.
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Biden’s SOTU: Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 8th 2023 at 03:32
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
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Googling for Software Downloads Is Extra Risky Right Now

By: Lily Hay Newman, Andrew Couts — February 4th 2023 at 14:00
Plus: The FTC cracks down on GoodRx, Microsoft boots “verified” phishing scammers, researchers disclose EV charger vulnerabilities, and more.
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The Chinese Spy Balloon Shows the Downsides of Spy Balloons

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 4th 2023 at 00:34
A popular military tool during the Cold War, spy balloons have since fallen out of favor—for good reason.
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Netflix’s US Password-Sharing Crackdown Isn’t Happening—Yet

By: Lily Hay Newman — February 2nd 2023 at 22:07
Accidental revisions to a US Help Center page sparked confusion about the streamer's next moves. But restrictions on account sharing are still coming soon.
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The Unrelenting Menace of the LockBit Ransomware Gang

By: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman — January 24th 2023 at 12:00
The notorious Russian-speaking cybercriminals grew successful by keeping a low profile. But now they have a target on their backs.
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T-Mobile's New Data Breach Shows Its $150 Million Security Investment Isn't Cutting It

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 20th 2023 at 23:13
The mobile operator just suffered at least its fifth data breach since 2018, despite promising to spend a fortune shoring up its systems.
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Welcome to the Era of Internet Blackouts

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 20th 2023 at 14:00
New research from Cloudflare shows that connectivity disruptions are becoming a problem around the globe, pointing toward a troubling new normal.
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Russian Ransomware Gang Attack Destabilizes UK Royal Mail

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 14th 2023 at 14:00
Plus: Joe Biden’s classified-documents scandal, the end of security support for Windows 7, and more.
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A Siemens S7-1500 Logic Controller Flaw Raises the Specter of Stuxnet

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 10th 2023 at 18:41
More than 120 models of Siemens' S7-1500 PLCs contain a serious vulnerability—and no fix is on the way.
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Twitter Data Leak: What the Exposure of 200 Million User Emails Means for You

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 6th 2023 at 14:00
The exposure of hundreds of millions of email addresses puts pseudonymous users of the social network at risk.
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What Is a Pig Butchering Scam?

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 2nd 2023 at 13:00
This type of devastating scheme ensnares victims and takes them for all they’re worth—and the threat is only growing.
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The Password Isn’t Dead Yet. You Need a Hardware Key

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 30th 2022 at 13:00
Any multifactor authentication adds protection, but a physical token is the best bet when it really counts.
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The Worst Hacks of 2022

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 29th 2022 at 12:00
The year was marked by sinister new twists on cybersecurity classics, including phishing, breaches, and ransomware attacks.
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LastPass Data Breach: It’s Time to Ditch This Password Manager

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 28th 2022 at 19:53
The password manager’s most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.
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Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Sabotaging Its Own Economy

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 21st 2022 at 13:00
A new US State Department assessment highlights the stark economic toll of Tehran’s recent shutdowns and platform control.
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An Alleged Russian Smuggling Ring Was Uncovered in New Hampshire

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 17th 2022 at 14:00
Plus: An FBI platform got hacked, an ex-Twitter employee is sentenced for espionage, malicious Windows 10 installers circulate in Ukraine, and more.
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Meta’s Tricky Quest to Protect Your Account

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 15th 2022 at 13:00
How do you keep Facebook easy to use without being trivial to exploit? The company is trying to chart a middle ground.
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Cuba Ransomware Gang Abused Microsoft Certificates to Sign Malware

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 13th 2022 at 21:28
The company has taken measures to mitigate the risks, but security researchers warn of a broader threat.
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Log4j’s Log4Shell Vulnerability: One Year Later, It’s Still Lurking

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 10th 2022 at 12:00
Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited.
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