Security, Spoken
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The Dire Warnings in the Lapsus$ Hacker Joyride
The fun-loving cybercriminals blamed for breaches of Uber and Rockstar are exposing weaknesses in ways others aren't. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material
Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
VPN Providers Flee India as a New Data Law Takes Hold
Many companies have pulled physical servers from the country as a mandate to collect customer data goes into effect. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This Vote Could Change the Course of Internet History
UN countries are preparing to pick a new head of the International Telecommunications Union. Who wins could shape the open web's future. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Iran’s Internet Shutdown Sparks Fear of a Deadly Cover-Up
As protests spread, authorities have shut down mobile internet service, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The consequences could be tragic. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Slack and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
New research shows how third-party apps could be exploited to infiltrate these sensitive workplace tools. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A New Linux Tool Aims to Guard Against Supply Chain Attacks
Security firm Chainguard has created a simple, open-source way for organizations to defend the cloud against some of the most insidious attacks. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Shadowy Russian Cell Phone Companies Are Cropping Up in Ukraine
But as Ukrainians retake ground, some of the firms are erasing their online presence. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
It’s Time to Get Real About TikTok’s Risks
US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just affect children. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Careless Errors in Hundreds of Apps Could Expose Troves of Data
Researchers found that mobile applications contain keys that could provide access to both user information and private files from unconnected apps. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
You’re Not Stringer Bell, but You May Still Need a Burner Phone
Prepaid phones are looking good as privacy worries peak. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Why the Twilio Breach Cuts So Deep
The phishing attack on the SMS giant exposes the dangers of B2B companies to the entire tech ecosystem. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Privacy Flaw Threatening US Democracy
Without robust federal protections, the country’s widespread mass surveillance systems could be used against citizens like never before. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi
Police in India’s capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Spyware Hunters Are Expanding Their Toolset
This invasive malware isn't just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Inside the World’s Biggest Hacker Rickroll
As a graduation prank, four high school students hijacked 500 screens across six school buildings to troll their classmates and teachers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Flaw in the VA's Medical Records Platform May Put Patients at Risk
The Veterans Affairs' VistA software has a vulnerability that could let an attacker "masquerade as a doctor," a security researcher warns. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A New Jailbreak for John Deere Tractors Rides the Right-to-Repair Wave
A hacker has formulated an exploit that provides root access to two popular models of the company's farm equipment. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Zoom’s Auto-Update Feature Came With Hidden Risks on Mac
The popular video meeting app makes it easy to keep the software up to date—but it also introduced vulnerabilities. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sloppy Software Patches Are a ‘Disturbing Trend’
The Zero Day Initiative has found a concerning uptick in security updates that fail to fix vulnerabilities. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Long-Awaited IoT Reverse Engineering Tool Is Finally Here
Ten years after it was first unveiled, the powerful firmware analysis platform Ofrak is now available to anyone. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Phone Carrier That Doesn't Track Your Browsing or Location
The new Pretty Good Phone Privacy service for Android hides the data linking you to your mobile device. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This Anti-Tracking Tool Checks If You’re Being Followed
The Raspberry Pi-powered device can scan for phones around you. If it keeps spotting the same one, it’ll send you an alert. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun
It cost a researcher only $25 worth of parts to create a tool that allows custom code to run on the satellite dishes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Big Takeaways From the FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid
The fact that a search of Donald Trump's Florida home was even necessary tells us a lot. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
All the Data Amazon’s Ring Cameras Collect About You
The popular security devices are tracking (and sharing) more than you might think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
An Attack on Albanian Government Suggests New Iranian Aggression
A Tehran-linked hack of a NATO member marks a significant escalation against the backdrop of US-Iran nuclear talks. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Microsoft Team Racing to Catch Bugs Before They Happen
What's it like to be responsible for a billion people's digital security? Just ask the company's Morse researchers. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Bitcoin Fog Case Could Put Cryptocurrency Tracing on Trial
Roman Sterlingov, accused of laundering $336 million, is proclaiming his innocence—and challenging a key investigative tool. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How Tor Is Fighting—and Beating—Russian Censorship
Russia has been trying to block the anonymous browser since December—with mixed results. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone
The next time someone wants to borrow your device to make a call or take a picture, take these steps to protect your privacy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Interstate Travel Post Roe Isn’t as Secure as You May Think
The DOJ vows to protect people’s ability to travel out of state for abortion care, but legal experts warn we can’t take it for granted. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine
Since Vladimir Putin blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in March, Russia has been pushing away from the global internet at a rapid pace. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The 2022 US Midterm Elections' Top Security Issue: Death Threats
While cybersecurity and foreign meddling remain priorities, domestic threats against election workers have risen to the top of the list. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris
As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Don’t Look Now, but Congress Might Pass an Actually Good Privacy Bill
A bill with bipartisan support might finally give the US a strong federal data protection law. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Instagram Slow to Tackle Bots Targeting Iranian Women’s Groups
Despite alerting Meta months ago, Iranian women’s rights groups say tens of thousands of fake accounts continue to bombard them on Instagram. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Most Popular Period-Tracking Apps, Ranked by Data Privacy
Under increased scrutiny, certain period-tracking apps are seeing a surge of new users. Which are as safe as they claim to be? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A New Attack Can Unmask Anonymous Users on Any Major Browser
Researchers have found a way to use the web’s basic functions to identify who visits a site—without the user detecting the hack. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices