Category: Wired

US Bans Kaspersky Software | WIRED
20
Jun
2024

US Bans Kaspersky Software | WIRED

The Russian cybersecurity software firm Kaspersky’s days of operating in the United States are now officially numbered. The Biden administration…

Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine
19
Jun
2024

Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine

“We’ve now got a huge industry of AI-related companies who are incentivized to do shady things to continue their business,”…

This Is What Would Happen if China Invaded Taiwan
19
Jun
2024

This Is What Would Happen if China Invaded Taiwan

In late March, a Taiwanese data analyst posted on social media about an odd satellite image: It appeared that the…

Hackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake
17
Jun
2024

Hackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake

It’s possible the ShinyHunter hackers did not directly hack the EPAM worker, and simply gained access to the Snowflake accounts…

Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers
17
Jun
2024

Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers

Network Rail did not answer questions about the trials sent by WIRED, including questions about the current status of AI…

How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam
16
Jun
2024

How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam

So this is the first step: take control of your emotions. Yes, it can be difficult if you work in…

Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War
16
Jun
2024

Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War

“These dogs will be an extra set of eyes and ears while computing large amounts of data at strategic locations…

A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better
15
Jun
2024

A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better

If you’ve been keeping up with all the news out of WWDC 2024 this week, you’ll know that Apple is…

Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse
15
Jun
2024

Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse

Despite years worth of efforts to eliminate the scourge of ransomware targeting schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure worldwide, experts are…

Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia
15
Jun
2024

Ukrainian Sailors Are Using Telegram to Avoid Being Tricked Into Smuggling Oil for Russia

This story originally appeared in Hakai Magazine and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A new video appears on…

Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare’s $22M Payout
12
Jun
2024

Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare’s $22M Payout

In fact, ransomware attacks on health care targets were on the rise even before the Change Healthcare attack, which crippled…

US Leaders Dodge Questions About Israel’s Influence Campaign
12
Jun
2024

US Leaders Dodge Questions About Israel’s Influence Campaign

Federal lawmakers in the US have dodged repeated inquiries over the past week about a covert operation ordered by the…