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Aug 5, 2021 • 6min
The Kaseya Ransomware Nightmare Is Almost Over
A decryption tool has emerged, meaning any victims whose systems remain locked up can soon breathe easy.
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Aug 4, 2021 • 10min
An Explosive Spyware Report Shows the Limits of iOS Security
Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool—and the gaps in Apple and Google's defenses.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 7min
Venmo Gets More Private—but It's Still Not Fully Safe
Eliminating the global feed is a good step. But until the platform offers privacy by default, it remains a liability for many of its users.
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Aug 2, 2021 • 9min
How China's Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase
The country's hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security largely took over the country’s cyberespionage.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 6min
Hackers Got Past Windows Hello by Tricking a Webcam
The security researchers used an infrared photos and third-party hardware to best Microsoft's facial recognition tech.
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Jul 29, 2021 • 6min
Cuba’s Social Media Blackout Reflects an Alarming New Normal
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 7min
Facebook Catches Iranian Spies Catfishing US Military Targets
The hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure its victims.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 12min
Germany Is About to Block One of the Biggest Porn Sites
Regulators are trying to force adult sites to introduce age checks for users. Now one of the largest in the world faces a total block for refusing to do so.
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Jul 26, 2021 • 6min
WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks
Starting with a beta that launches today, you'll no longer have to route all of your messages through your smartphone. Â
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Jul 23, 2021 • 10min
Beyond Kaseya: Everyday IT Tools Can Offer ‘God Mode’ for Hackers
Attackers are increasingly attuned to the power and potential of remote management software.Â
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