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,...
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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...
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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,”...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A Major Ransomware Takedown Suffers a Strange Setback
“Law enforcement is moving a lot faster, but it is still not fast enough,” says Allan Liska, an analyst for...
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