Category: Wired

China Is Relentlessly Hacking Its Neighbors
28
Feb
2023

China Is Relentlessly Hacking Its Neighbors

In May 2022, Joe Biden was on a charm offensive. The US president invited the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian…

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws
28
Feb
2023

Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws

February has been a big month for security updates, with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, and Google releasing patches to…

Security News This Week: Sensitive US Military Emails Exposed
25
Feb
2023

Security News This Week: Sensitive US Military Emails Exposed

Plus: Iran’s secret torture black sites, hacking a bank account with AI-generated voice, and Lance Bass’ unhinged encounter in Russia….

You Can't Trust App Developers' Privacy Claims on Google Play
23
Feb
2023

You Can’t Trust App Developers’ Privacy Claims on Google Play

It’s basically impossible to keep track of what all your mobile apps are doing and what data they share with…

Batteries Are Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia
23
Feb
2023

Batteries Are Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia

Late last year, eQualitie began crowdfunding to source batteries for some smaller ISPs in Ukraine. The money they raised helped…

Why the US Congress Wants to Ban TikTok
23
Feb
2023

Why the US Congress Wants to Ban TikTok

“We hope that Congress will explore solutions to their concerns about TikTok that won’t have the effect of censoring the…

Ukraine Suffered More Wiper Malware in 2022 Than Anywhere, Ever
22
Feb
2023

Ukraine Suffered More Wiper Malware in 2022 Than Anywhere, Ever

Despite that sheer volume of wiper malware, Russia’s cyberattacks against Ukraine in 2022 have in some respects seemed relatively ineffective…

A New Kind of Bug Spells Trouble for iOS and macOS Security
21
Feb
2023

A New Kind of Bug Spells Trouble for iOS and macOS Security

For years, Apple has hardened the security systems on iPhones and Macs. But no company is immune from such issues. Research…

How to Protect Yourself from Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown
20
Feb
2023

How to Protect Yourself from Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown

The latest bizarre move of Elon Musk’s Twitter ownership weakens the security of millions of accounts. On February 17, Twitter announced…

How to Unlock Your iPhone With a Security Key
19
Feb
2023

How to Unlock Your iPhone With a Security Key

It’s important to note that you don’t want to lose your security key. Apple will prompt you to set up…

Twitter's Two-Factor Authentication Change 'Doesn't Make Sense'
18
Feb
2023

Twitter’s Two-Factor Authentication Change ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’

Twitter announced yesterday that as of March 20, it will only allow its users to secure their accounts with SMS-based…

Hackers Ran Amok Inside GoDaddy for Nearly 3 Years
18
Feb
2023

Hackers Ran Amok Inside GoDaddy for Nearly 3 Years

Discovering that hackers have had stealthy access to your corporate network for three years is bad enough. Web hosting company…