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Sep 2, 2021 • 7min
Hackers Could Increase Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws
It would take a determined hacker to break into the vulnerable B. Braun products, but the impact could be devastating.
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Sep 1, 2021 • 6min
Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat
A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again.Â
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Aug 31, 2021 • 8min
China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC
The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster's reporting.
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Aug 30, 2021 • 7min
How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear
Need to be discreet? Here's how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.Â
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Aug 27, 2021 • 8min
A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing
Carriers know where you are every time your phone re-connects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn't have to.
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Aug 26, 2021 • 9min
How the Far Right Exploded on Steam and Discord
New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazis.Â
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Aug 25, 2021 • 8min
AI Wrote Better Phishing Emails Than Humans in a Recent Test
Researchers found that tools like OpenAI's GPT-3 helped craft devilishly effective spearphishing messages.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 7min
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools
Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.
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Aug 23, 2021 • 7min
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance
You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.
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Aug 20, 2021 • 5min
What You Should Know About the Google Play Store Changes
With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of control.
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