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Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem
The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps.
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4 years ago
The Deep Roots of Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Problem
Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken.…
4 years ago
The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself
An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company's systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.
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4 years, 1 month ago
The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.
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4 years, 1 month ago
Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning
Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.
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4 years, 1 month ago
How Whistleblowers Navigate a Security Minefield
Exposing wrongdoing is risky on the best of days. Whistleblower Aid cofounder John Tye explains the extensive steps needed to keep people safe.
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4 years, 1 month ago
iOS 16 Has Two New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios
Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.
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4 years, 1 month ago
This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News
Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.
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4 years, 1 month ago
A Windows 11 Automation Tool Can Easily Be Hijacked
Hackers can use Microsoft’s Power Automate to push out ransomware and key loggers—if they get machine access first.
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4 years, 1 month ago
Apple’s Killing the Password. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords.
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4 years, 1 month ago