Category: Wired

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…

Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill
19
Dec
2024

Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill

The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday after congressional leaders earlier this month stripped the…

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones
17
Dec
2024

Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren’t Ready for Hostile Drones

In the memo obtained by WIRED, DHS displays less confidence in its ability to detect menacing drones. The document, which…

Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns
17
Dec
2024

Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns

Workers set up legitimate-looking social media accounts they can use to target potential victims, and they follow scripts for interacting…

Drug Dealers Have Moved Onto Social Media
17
Dec
2024

Drug Dealers Have Moved Onto Social Media

“We were wondering if you will be interested in having a trip with our products,” one Instagram account messaged me…

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
16
Dec
2024

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

A second CISA employee predicts that “compliance efforts like secure-by-design may not have the support that they currently benefit from.”…

Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets
16
Dec
2024

Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets

Digital license plates, already legal to buy in a growing number of states and to drive with nationwide, offer a…