Security, Spoken
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US Indicts Sandworm, Russia's Most Destructive Cyberwar Unit
The Department of Justice has named and charged six men for allegedly carrying out many of the most costly cyberattacks in history. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Twitter's 'Hacked Materials' Rule Tries to Thread an Impossible Needle
The company's flip-flopping on the policy after banning a shady New York Post story highlights the challenges facing social media in 2020. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Internet Freedom Has Taken a Hit During the Covid-19 Pandemic
From arrests to surveillance, governments are using the novel coronavirus as cover for a crackdown on digital liberty. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Trickbot Assault Shows US Military Hackers' Growing Reach
Despite the operation's short-term effects, it sets new precedents for the scope of Cyber Command's mission. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Researchers Found 55 Flaws in Apple's Corporate Network
The company has patched the vulnerabilities and paid the team of white-hat hackers $288,000. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Amazon's Latest Gimmicks Are Pushing the Limits of Privacy
Privacy advocates warn that the Ring Always Home Cam and Amazon One both normalize aggressive new forms of data collection. Â Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Split-Second ‘Phantom’ Images Can Fool Tesla’s Autopilot
Researchers found they could stop a Tesla by flashing a few frames of a stop sign for less than half a second on an internet-connected billboard. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How Google's Android Keyboard Keeps ‘Smart Replies’ Private
The latest Gboard feature needs to know as much as possible about your digital life to work—but doesn't share that data with Google. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Poker Pro Accused of Cheating Wants $330M in Damages
Mike Postle claims he was the victim of an elaborate online campaign to tar him as a fraud—and he’s suing a dozen defendants. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A China-Linked Group Repurposed Hacking Team’s Stealthy Spyware
The tool attacks a device’s UEFI firmware—which makes it especially hard to detect and destroy. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Facebook Shut Down Malware That Hijacked Accounts to Run Ads
Hackers spent $4 million of victims' money to buy ads for diet pills, fake designer handbags, and more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Strangest Election Scenario Runs Through Georgia
There’s a small but real possibility that we won’t know which party controls the Senate until 2021, thanks to a special election and a unique state requirement. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Facebook Busts Russian Disinfo Networks as US Election Looms
The campaigns primarily targeted countries outside the US. But the same mechanisms could be used in “hack and leak” operations like those that roiled the 2016 campaign. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Ransomware Attack Has Struck a Major US Hospital Chain
“All computers are completely shut down,” one Universal Health Services employee told WIRED. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Best Chrome Extensions to Prevent Creepy Web Tracking
Ad trackers follow you everywhere online—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Tip From a Kid Helped Uncover a Slew of Scam Apps
After a girl reported a suspicious TikTok profile, researchers detected aggressive adware in apps that had been downloaded 2.4 million times. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
CryptoHarlem’s Founder Warns Against ‘Digital Stop and Frisk'
On Day 2 of WIRED’s virtual conference, hacker Matt Mitchell cautions that law enforcement routinely trawls social media to surveil protestors. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The iOS 14 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know
The latest update for your iPhone and iPad will make them safer than ever. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
179 Arrested in Massive Global Dark Web Takedown
Operation Disruptor is an unprecedented international law enforcement effort, stemming from last year’s seizure of a popular underground bazaar called Wall Street Market. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Think Twice Before Using Facebook, Google, or Apple to Sign In Everywhere
So-called single sign-on options offer a lot of convenience. But they have downsides that a good old fashioned password manager doesn't. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gen Z Has a Plan to Save the Election—Starting With the Polls
Poll workers, who skew elderly, are in short supply during the pandemic. Meet some of the young people trying to make up the gap. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Patient Dies After a Ransomware Attack Hits a Hospital
The outage resulted in a significant delay in treatment. German authorities are investigating the perpetrators on suspicion of negligent manslaughter. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
CBP Seized OnePlus Buds as ‘Counterfeit’ AirPods. Now It's Doubling Down
The US government has detained thousands of wireless earbuds on suspicion of being fake Apple goods—despite crystal clear branding from an established company. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Safest Ways to Log In to Your Computer
Passwords, key fobs, fingerprints—there are lots of ways to gain access to your laptop or desktop. Here are the best and most secure. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Best Privacy-Friendly Alternatives to Google Maps
Google Maps is arguably the easiest mapping service to use, but that doesn't mean it's the most secure. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Russia's Fancy Bear Hackers Are Hitting US Campaign Targets Again
Microsoft has revealed that the GRU hacking group has attacked hundreds of organizations over the last year, many of them tied to the upcoming election. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Critical Flaw Is Affecting Thousands of WordPress Sites
Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerability, which is now patched: Users should update to File Manager version 6.9 ASAP. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data
The Facebook-owned company has end-to-end encryption by default—but that doesn't mean the service’s settings are as private as they could be. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition
The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists' testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Trump Administration Continues to Erode Election Security
The DHS, the DOJ, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have all had recent controversies that bode poorly for electoral integrity. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump's Agenda
Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Kids' Smartwatches Are a Security Nightmare Despite Years of Warnings
Five out of six brands tested by researchers would have allowed hackers to track kids—and in some cases eavesdrop on them. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time
Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS
The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Former Uber Exec's Indictment Is a Warning Shot
Prosecutors allege that former Uber security chief Joseph Sullivan covered up a major breach, in the first high-profile case of its kind. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Porn Sites Still Won’t Take Down Nonconsensual Deepfakes
The videos are racking up millions of views. Meanwhile, for victims, the legal options aren’t keeping up with the technology Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop
Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information—make sure it's as secure as it can be. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A New Botnet Is Covertly Targeting Millions of Servers
FritzFrog has been used to try and infiltrate government agencies, banks, telecom companies, and universities across the US and Europe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Ransomware Has Gone Corporate. Where Will It End?
The DarkSide operators are just the latest group to adopt a veneer of professionalism—while at the same time escalating the consequences of their attacks. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Firefox Launched a New Android App to Lure Users From Chrome
Mozilla has rewritten the app to rely on its own infrastructure rather than Google’s. But will its privacy and UI tweaks convince people to make the switch? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Tesla Employee Thwarted an Alleged Ransomware Plot
Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night that a ransomware gang had approached a Gigafactory employee with alleged promises of a big payout. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How WeChat Censored the Coronavirus Pandemic
In China, the messaging platform blocked thousands of keywords related to the virus, a new report reveals. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How Four Brothers Allegedly Fleeced $19 Million From Amazon
The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
‘DiceKeys’ Creates a Master Password for Life With One Roll
A new kit leaves your cryptographic destiny up to 25 cubes in a plastic box. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Tired of Gmail? Try a Privacy-First Email Provider
Your inbox holds plenty of sensitive information. Here are some alternatives that put your correspondence under lock and key. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How Financial Apps Get You to Spend More and Question Less
You should never invest without fully understanding the risks, but tax prep and stock trading services often obfuscate the things you really need to know. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Steve Bannon, a $25M Border Wall Campaign, and a GoFundMe Gone Bad
We Build the Wall raised millions. Now the DOJ says its operators—including the former Trump aide—skimmed hundreds of thousands off the top. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
ATM Hackers Have Picked Up Some Clever New Tricks
Over the last few years, so-called jackpotting attacks have gotten increasingly sophisticated—while cash machines remain largely the same. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
An Alexa Bug Could Have Exposed Your Voice History to Hackers
Amazon has patched the flaw, but its discovery underscores the importance of locking down your voice assistant interactions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How Facebook and Other Sites Manipulate Your Privacy Choices
Social media platforms repeatedly use so-called dark patterns to nudge you toward giving away more of your data. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices