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Apr 4, 2022 • 9min
Stop Tracking Your Loved Ones
Tracking apps hijack your psyche. Here's how to regain control.
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Apr 1, 2022 • 10min
The Future of Digital Cash Is Not on the Blockchain
If you want the privacy of paper money, you need something that leaves no paper trail.
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Mar 31, 2022 • 8min
Feds Allege Destructive Russian Hackers Targeted US Refineries
The DOJ unsealed indictments against four alleged Russian hackers said to have targeted US energy infrastructure for nearly a decade.
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Mar 30, 2022 • 8min
The Fragile Open Source Ecosystem Isn’t Ready for ‘Protestware’
A recent uptick in disruptions to open source software, including incidents aimed at objecting to Russia's war in Ukraine, have left the community on edge.
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Mar 29, 2022 • 8min
The Third-Party Okta Hack Leaves Customers Scrambling
Authentication firm Okta's statements on the Lapsus$ breach fails to answer key questions.
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Mar 28, 2022 • 11min
A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine
The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe.
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Mar 25, 2022 • 7min
The Big, Baffling Crypto Dreams of a $180 Million Ransomware Gang
Leaked files from cybercrime group Conti show it started building a crypto payment platform, a social network—and even had plans for a casino.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 5min
How to Limit Who Can Contact You on Twitter
Lock down your account to tweet in peace or take the guardrails off to court controversy.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 9min
The Enduring Danger of Cluster Bombs
Russia’s reported use of cluster munitions against Ukraine could cause devastation for decades.
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Mar 22, 2022 • 8min
Leaked Ransomware Docs Show Conti Helping Putin From the Shadows
Members of the hacker gang may act in Russia’s interest, but their links to the FSB and Cozy Bear hackers appear ad hoc.
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