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Nov 9, 2021 • 8min
1.8TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online
DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement's eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 6min
How to Use iCloud+'s New Security Features
Apple's cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they're designed to improve your digital privacy and security.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 8min
How a Squid Game Crypto Scam Got Away With Millions
On the front lines of a “rug pull” that left investors in the lurch.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 6min
An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind
The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 11min
Blind People Won the Right to Break Ebook DRM. In 3 Years, They'll Have to Do It Again
Advocates will once again be granted a DMCA exception to make accessible versions of texts. They argue that it's far past time to make it permanent.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 5min
Dark Web Drug Busts Lead to 150 Arrests
Operation Dark HunTor spanned eight countries—and put the focus on sellers more than marketplaces.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 10min
This AI Predicts How Old Children Are. Can It Keep Them Safe?
Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account.
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Oct 27, 2021 • 5min
11 Security Settings You Should Know About in Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out its most secure operating system yet. Here's how to make the most of it.
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Oct 26, 2021 • 10min
New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide
The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.
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Oct 21, 2021 • 6min
How Hackers Hijacked Thousands of High-Profile YouTube Accounts
Google has shed light on a spate of attacks that turned creator channels into cryptocurrency scam livestreams.
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