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Inside Trickbot, Russia’s Notorious Ransomware Gang 04.02.2022 14:52

Internal messages WIRED has viewed shed new light on the operators of one of the world's biggest botnets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Burner Phone Olympics 03.02.2022 10:45

China’s Winter Games are overshadowed by human rights problems and overreaching state surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Has a New Plan to Kill Cookies. People Are Still Mad 02.02.2022 10:03

Google has scrapped FLoC, its controversial cookie replacement. Now it’s back with Topics—but rivals and privacy experts are still nervous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Safari Flaws Exposed Webcams, Online Accounts, and More 31.01.2022 7:13

Apple awarded a $100,500 bug bounty to the researcher who discovered the latest major vulnerability in its browser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Belarus Railways Hack Marks a First for Ransomware 28.01.2022 10:04

The politicallyÂ motivated attack represents a new frontier for hacktivists—and won’t be the last of its kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now Is a Good Time to Update Your Recovery Email Addresses 27.01.2022 9:24

You know those “emergency” email addresses you can use to get into your email and other accounts in case you're locked out? Make sure they're up-to-date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Europe’s Move Against Google Analytics Is Just the Beginning 26.01.2022 14:53

Austria’s data regulator has found that the use of Google Analytics is a breach of GDPR. In the absence of a new EU-US data deal, other countries may follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Bug in iOS 15 Is Leaking User Browsing Activity in Real Time 25.01.2022 7:23

Apple has known about the vulnerability, which also affects iPadOS 15 and Safari 15, since late November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Destructive Hacks Against Ukraine Echo Its Last Cyberwar 24.01.2022 9:35

A data wiper posing as ransomware bears a discomfiting resemblance to the earlier wave of Russian cyberattacks that ended with NotPetya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Zero-Click’ Zoom Vulnerabilities Could Have Exposed Calls 21.01.2022 7:06

The flaws are now fixed, but speak to the growing concerns around interactionless attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia Takes Down REvil Hackers—as Ukraine Tensions Mount 20.01.2022 9:07

Over a dozen alleged members of the notorious ransomware group have been arrested, but the Kremlin's critics are wary of the underlying motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Apple's iCloud Private Relay Can Keep You Safe 19.01.2022 7:51

The newest security measure is still in beta. But if you want to make use of it, here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NSO Group Spyware Targeted Dozens of Reporters in El Salvador 18.01.2022 9:26

The newly disclosed campaign shows how little the company has done to curb abuses of its powerful surveillance tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Korean Hackers Stole Nearly $400 Million in Crypto Last Year 17.01.2022 10:11

The regime had a “banner year,” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values and a new generation of vulnerable startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple’s Private Relay Roils Telecoms Around the World 14.01.2022 9:08

Security experts say there's little reason for the criticism from Europe’s mobile operators and US limitations over the VPN-like iCloud tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Read Your iOS 15 App Privacy Report 13.01.2022 8:32

Your iPhone now gives you lots of transparency into what your downloads are up to. Here's what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FTC Wants Companies to Find Log4j Fast. It Won't Be So Easy 12.01.2022 12:57

The critical vulnerability is buried among endless open source code, and many cyber experts are stumped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Signal's Cryptocurrency Feature Has Gone Worldwide 10.01.2022 8:42

A beta “payments” feature now lets some users of the popular encrypted messaging app send MobileCoin around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers Are Exploiting a Flaw Microsoft Fixed 9 Years Ago 07.01.2022 7:36

Unless you go out of your way to install the patch, your system could be exposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Next Wave of Log4J Attacks Will Be Brutal 06.01.2022 9:02

So far, Log4Shell has resulted mostly in cryptomining and a little espionage. The really bad stuff is just around the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet 05.01.2022 12:59

You’ll never be able to get a clean slate—but you can significantly downsize your digital footprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Worst Hacks of 2021 03.01.2022 12:49

It was a year of ransomware, surveillance, data breaches, and yes, more ransomware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta Removes 7 Surveillance-for-Hire Operations From Its Platforms 28.12.2021 7:59

While NSO Group gets most of the attention, the takedowns underscore how insidious the industry has become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Guard Against Smishing Attacks on Your Phone 23.12.2021 7:46

“Smishing" is an attempt to collect logins or other sensitive information with a malicious text message—and it's on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Warns That NSO Hacking Is on Par Elite Nation State Spies 22.12.2021 7:53

ForcedEntry is “one of the most technically sophisticated exploits” Project Zero security researchers have ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices