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Apr 28, 2020 • 7min
Amid Its Covid-19 Crisis, China Was Still Hacking Uighurs’ iPhones
Security researchers reveal a months-long, indiscriminate campaign targeting the iPhones of Chinese Muslims.
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Apr 27, 2020 • 6min
Google Sees State-Sponsored Hackers Ramping Up Coronavirus Attacks
More than 12 government-backed groups are using the pandemic as cover for digital reconnaissance and espionage, according to a new report.
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Apr 24, 2020 • 6min
A Vital Hack Could Turn Medical Devices Into Ventilators
Hundreds of thousands of lower-grade breathing devices are going unused because manufacturers say they can’t perform life-saving functions. But a new patch might change that.Â
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Apr 23, 2020 • 6min
Security News This Week: Russian Hackers Went After San Francisco International Airport
Plus: Windows zero days, Covid-19 spam, and more of the week's top security news.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 8min
How Apple and Google's Social Distancing Maps Work
New tools from the tech giants shows the dramatic impact of sheltering in place, using location data from phones like yours.
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Apr 21, 2020 • 6min
You Can Now Check If Your ISP Uses Basic Security Measures
“Is BGP Safe Yet” is a new site that names and shames internet service providers who don't tend to their routing.Â
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Apr 20, 2020 • 17min
Does Covid-19 Contact Tracing Pose a Privacy Risk? Your Questions, Answered
Apple and Google's Bluetooth-based system isn't perfect. But many of the biggest concerns have solutions.
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Apr 17, 2020 • 6min
The Pentagon Hasn't Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots
Five years ago, the Department of Defense set dozens of security hygiene goals. A new report finds that it has abandoned or lost track of most of them.
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Apr 16, 2020 • 7min
How to Cover Your Tracks Every Time You Go Online
Online tracking can often feel downright invasive. From using VPNs to clearing browser histories, we've got your back.
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Apr 15, 2020 • 9min
How Apple and Google Are Enabling Covid-19 Contact-Tracing
The tech giants have teamed up to use a Bluetooth-based framework to keep track of the spread of infections without compromising location privacy.
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