Category: Wired

A Powerful Tool US Spies Misused to Stalk Women Faces Its Potential Demise
24
Oct
2023

A Powerful Tool US Spies Misused to Stalk Women Faces Its Potential Demise

A federal law authorizing a vast amount of the United States military’s foreign intelligence collection is set to expire in…

They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird
24
Oct
2023

They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird

Because the chip’s read-only memory, or ROM, is built into the layout of its physical wiring for better efficiency, Unciphered’s…

The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media
23
Oct
2023

The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media

Ahmed alleges that the companies are failing to implement systems that automatically detect violent extremist content as effectively as they…

The 23andMe User Data Leak May Be Far Worse Than Believed
21
Oct
2023

The 23andMe User Data Leak May Be Far Worse Than Believed

With the Israel-Hamas war intensifying by the day, many people are desperate for accurate information about the conflict. Getting it…

The Dangerous Mystery of Hamas’ Missing ‘Suicide Drones’
21
Oct
2023

The Dangerous Mystery of Hamas’ Missing ‘Suicide Drones’

Hamas has long touted its military drones, but little is known about the true scale of the threat. The answer…

Citing Hamas, the US Wants to Treat Crypto "Mixers" as Suspected Money Launderers
19
Oct
2023

Citing Hamas, the US Wants to Treat Crypto “Mixers” as Suspected Money Launderers

Hamas and militant groups’ use of cryptocurrency, while significant, pales in comparison to the amount of cryptocurrency used by other…

Who's Responsible for the Gaza Hospital Blast? Here’s Why It’s Hard to Know What’s Real
18
Oct
2023

Who’s Responsible for the Gaza Hospital Blast? Here’s Why It’s Hard to Know What’s Real

“When you see people in such a capacity putting out a claim, walking it back, putting out a video, deleting…

Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse
17
Oct
2023

Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse

On Saturday, the official Israel account on X posted a picture of what looks like a child’s bedroom with blood…

They Supported Air Strike Victims. Then They Were Doxed and Arrested
17
Oct
2023

They Supported Air Strike Victims. Then They Were Doxed and Arrested

Since taking power in a coup two years ago, Myanmar’s military junta has suppressed people’s rights, cracked down on opposition,…

Deepfake Porn Is Out of Control
16
Oct
2023

Deepfake Porn Is Out of Control

Many of the websites make it clear they host or spread deepfake porn videos—often featuring the word deepfakes or derivatives…

The US Congress Was Targeted With Predator Spyware
14
Oct
2023

The US Congress Was Targeted With Predator Spyware

The media consortium, along with security researchers from Amnesty International and Google’s Threat Analysis Group, were able to show Vietnam’s…

Rumors of a ‘Global Day of Jihad’ Have Unleashed a Dangerous Wave of Disinformation
13
Oct
2023

Rumors of a ‘Global Day of Jihad’ Have Unleashed a Dangerous Wave of Disinformation

Yesterday, FBI director Christopher Wray attempted to assure the Jewish community in the US that his agency is taking any…