Category: Wired

The SEC's Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News
10
Jan
2024

The SEC’s Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News

The official X account of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was “compromised” this afternoon, resulting in the…

23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It's Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits
06
Jan
2024

23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits

It’s been nearly two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as the grim milestone looms and winter drags on,…

How to Be More Anonymous Online
05
Jan
2024

How to Be More Anonymous Online

Beyond the web, trackers embedded in your mobile applications can gather data on your activity. On Android, you should turn…

To Beat Russia, Ukraine Needs a Major Tech Breakthrough
04
Jan
2024

To Beat Russia, Ukraine Needs a Major Tech Breakthrough

“Just like in the First World War, we have reached the level of technology that puts us into a stalemate,”…

What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode
02
Jan
2024

What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode

With the releases of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura in 2022, Apple debuted its Lockdown Mode for people at particular…

Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues
31
Dec
2023

Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues

December was a hectic month for updates as firms including Apple and Google rushed to get patches out to fix…

The Worst Hacks of 2023
29
Dec
2023

The Worst Hacks of 2023

With political polarization, unrest, and violence escalating in many regions of the world, 2023 was fraught with uncertainty and tragedy….

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2023
28
Dec
2023

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2023

In 2023, the world has felt like it was balanced on a precipice. A United States presidential election looms, with…

This Clever New Idea Could Fix AirTag Stalking While Maximizing Privacy
27
Dec
2023

This Clever New Idea Could Fix AirTag Stalking While Maximizing Privacy

Apple’s AirTags are meant to help you effortlessly find your keys or track your luggage. But the same features that…

The Startup That Transformed the Hack-for-Hire Industry
22
Dec
2023

Cybersecurity Industry Baffled by FBI’s Lack of Action on Ransomware Gang

If you’re looking for a long read to while away your weekend, we’ve got you covered. First up, WIRED senior…

Facebook Marketplace Is Being Ruined by Zelle Scammers
22
Dec
2023

Facebook Marketplace Is Being Ruined by Zelle Scammers

Some scams encourage people to upgrade their Zelle accounts to a business tier to receive money from a buyer, according…

Congress Sure Made a Lot of Noise About Kids’ Privacy in 2023—and Not Much Else
22
Dec
2023

Congress Sure Made a Lot of Noise About Kids’ Privacy in 2023—and Not Much Else

It’s been 15 years since suicides overtook homicides as the second leading cause of death for children ages 10 to…