US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuela WIRED By: Andy Greenberg Β· Maddy Varner Β· Lily Hay Newman 17 January 2026 at 11:30 Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantirβs app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking WIRED By: Andy Greenberg Β· Lily Hay Newman 15 January 2026 at 12:00 Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Googleβs one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.
ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood WIRED By: Lily Hay Newman Β· Matt Burgess 10 January 2026 at 11:30 Plus: Iran shuts down its internet amid sweeping protests, an alleged scam boss gets extradited to China, and more.