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Feb 9, 2021 • 8min
Cops Disrupt Emotet, the Internet's ‘Most Dangerous Malware’
A global operation has taken down the notorious botnet in a blow to cybercriminals worldwide.
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Feb 8, 2021 • 11min
This Encrypted Gun Registry Might Bridge a Partisan Divide
Researchers from Brown University have developed a system that could keep track of firearms while preserving privacy.
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Feb 5, 2021 • 8min
Flash Is Dead—but Not Gone
Zombie versions of Adobe’s troubled software can still cause problems in systems around the world.
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Feb 4, 2021 • 13min
Fleeing WhatsApp for Better Privacy? Don't Turn to Telegram
Because the chat app doesn't encrypt conversations by default—or at all for group chats—security professionals often warn against it.Â
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Feb 3, 2021 • 8min
North Korea Targets—and Dupes—a Slew of Cybersecurity Pros
The sweeping campaign took advantage of the collaborative spirit among researchers, with an unknown number of victims.
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Feb 2, 2021 • 7min
Parler Finds a Reprieve in Russia—but Not a Solution
The far-right platform still hasn't found a US-based home. Where it lands could have serious consequences for its users' privacy.
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Feb 1, 2021 • 4min
Chrome and Edge Want to Help Solve Your Password Problems
The line between browsers and password managers is blurring.
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Jan 29, 2021 • 12min
The Truth About North Korea's Ultra-Lockdown Against Covid-19
The country has turned inward more than ever, leaving the true impact of the pandemic a mystery.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 9min
The SolarWinds Hackers Used Tactics Other Groups Will Copy
The supply chain threat was just the beginning.
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Jan 27, 2021 • 11min
Big Tech Can’t Ban Its Way Out of This
Platforms are scrambling to avoid being used by right-wing extremists targeting the inauguration. But the seeds of this crisis were sown long ago.Â
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