Category: Wired

Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
04
Jan
2025

Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

It may be a new year, but the hacks, scams, and dangerous people lurking online haven’t gone anywhere. Just a…

Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
03
Jan
2025

Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old

People in Missouri reported encountering a similar issue in July 2023, when the Missouri Highway Patrol sent out another Amber…

Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts
03
Jan
2025

Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts

Experts believe the operation is based in China and relies on a drop-shipping scheme. “It’s likely just a reshipper selling…

Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories
01
Jan
2025

Hey, Maybe It’s Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

If you’re worried about possible expansions of government surveillance and access to your information, or simply want to do some…

US Treasury Department Admits It Got Hacked by China
31
Dec
2024

US Treasury Department Admits It Got Hacked by China

“I cannot believe that we’re seeing command injection vulnerabilities in 2024 in any products, let alone a secure remote access…

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024
30
Dec
2024

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024

For its entire existence as a global medium, the internet’s evolution has been caught in a tug of war, pulled…

The Paper Passport Is Dying
27
Dec
2024

The Paper Passport Is Dying

In a matter of years, no matter where you live or travel, your face will likely be your new passport….

The Worst Hacks of 2024
26
Dec
2024

The Worst Hacks of 2024

Every year has its own mix of digital security debacles, from the absurd to the sinister, but 2024 was particularly…

You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
25
Dec
2024

You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family

Scammers are out of control. Every year, fraudsters and cybercriminals make billions by tricking people into parting with their cash….

The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield | WIRED
23
Dec
2024

The Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield | WIRED

Russia’s systems were “not very mobile, not very distributed,” Clark tells WIRED. Their relatively small number of big systems, Clark…

Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
21
Dec
2024

Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats

It’s been a busy year in cybersecurity, but it’s not over yet. This week, we revealed how hackers figured out…

This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
19
Dec
2024

This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?

In other posts during the last year, according to the Kela analysis, cybercrime forum users have recommended Big Mama or…