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1.8TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online 09.11.2021 9:57

DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement's eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Use iCloud+'s New Security Features 05.11.2021 7:47

Apple's cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they're designed to improve your digital privacy and security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How a Squid Game Crypto Scam Got Away With Millions 04.11.2021 10:10

On the front lines of a “rug pull” that left investors in the lurch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind 03.11.2021 8:34

The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blind People Won the Right to Break Ebook DRM. In 3 Years, They'll Have to Do It Again 02.11.2021 12:57

Advocates will once again be granted a DMCA exception to make accessible versions of texts. They argue that it's far past time to make it permanent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dark Web Drug Busts Lead to 150 Arrests 01.11.2021 7:20

Operation Dark HunTor spanned eight countries—and put the focus on sellers more than marketplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This AI Predicts How Old Children Are. Can It Keep Them Safe? 29.10.2021 12:07

Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Security Settings You Should Know About in Windows 11 27.10.2021 7:44

Microsoft has rolled out its most secure operating system yet. Here's how to make the most of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide 26.10.2021 11:46

The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Hackers Hijacked Thousands of High-Profile YouTube Accounts 21.10.2021 8:37

Google has shed light on a spate of attacks that turned creator channels into cryptocurrency scam livestreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Missouri Threatens to Sue a Reporter Who Flagged a Security Flaw 20.10.2021 14:57

The governor warned that he would take legal action against a journalist who identified a vulnerability that exposed teachers' Social Security numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Telegram Bot Told Iranian Hackers When They Got a Hit 19.10.2021 8:12

APT35 may not be the most dangerous group out there, but they've got a new phishing trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Telegram Is Becoming a Cesspool of Anti-Semitic Content 18.10.2021 10:15

A new report shows that channels devoted to anti-Jewish conspiracy theories are growing at an alarming rate. Why won’t the platform take action? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cloudflare Isn't Liable for Sites That Hawk Counterfeits 15.10.2021 11:57

A federal judge ruled that the content-delivery service doesn't "contribute" to copyright infringement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account 14.10.2021 9:39

If you've finally hit your breaking point, here's how to say goodbye to Mark Zuckerberg's empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Get Your Family to Actually Use a Password Manager 13.10.2021 11:48

Whether it's about sharing your Netflix login or getting your affairs in order, here are tips for convincing your loved ones to organize and protect their accounts too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling 12.10.2021 7:42

The data breach apparently includes source code, gamer payouts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of Scam Apps Hit Over 10 Million Android Devices 11.10.2021 6:39

The so-called GriftHorse campaign used clever techniques to avoid detection in Google Play for nearly a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Simple Bug Is Leaving AirTag Users Vulnerable to an Attack 08.10.2021 6:38

Apple has reportedly known about the exploit for months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why James Bond Doesn’t Use an iPhone 07.10.2021 12:04

The fictional superspy wields Nokia devices in No Time To Die. It’s an odd choice, but Apple's smartphones aren’t ideal, either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How a Secret Google Geofence Warrant Helped Catch the Capitol Riot Mob 06.10.2021 13:38

A WIRED investigation has found 45 federal criminal cases that cite Google geolocation data to place suspects inside the US Capitol during the January 6 riot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He Escaped the Dark Web's Biggest Bust. Now He's Back 29.09.2021 17:37

DeSnake apparently eluded the DOJ's takedown of AlphaBay. The admin talked to WIRED about his return—and the resurrection of the notorious underground marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iOS 15 Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now 28.09.2021 10:53

Apple's latest software update has a bunch of new security features. Here's how to put them to use. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple and Google Go Further Than Ever to Appease Russia 27.09.2021 9:10

By removing a voting app from their app stores at the Kremlin's request, the tech giants have set a troubling new precedent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Set Up a NAS to Securely Share Files 24.09.2021 8:35

From file backups to movie streaming, network attached storage drives offer plenty of functions and features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices