Mystery Hackers Are ‘Hyperjacking’ Targets for Insidious Spying
For decades, security researchers warned about techniques for hijacking virtualization software. Now one group has put them into practice.
The Race to Find the Nord Stream Saboteurs
Damage to the pipeline that runs between Russia and Germany is being treated as deliberate. Finding out what happened may not be straightforward.
Slack’s and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
New research shows how third-party apps could be exploited to infiltrate these sensitive workplace tools.
Iran’s Internet Shutdown Hides a Deadly Crackdown
Amid protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, authorities have cut off mobile internet, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The death toll continues to rise.
The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps
Churches are using invasive phone-monitoring tech to discourage “sinful” behavior. Some software is seeing more than congregants realize.
How to Use DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-First Email Service
Tired of advertisers spying on your private communications? This beta promises to kick tracking technology to the curb.
The Queen’s Funeral Sets Off the Biggest UK Police Operation Ever
Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.
The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself
An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company’s systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.
The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.