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US Indicts Sandworm, Russia's Most Destructive Cyberwar Unit 27.10.2020 13:45

The Department of Justice has named and charged six men for allegedly carrying out many of the most costly cyberattacks in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter's 'Hacked Materials' Rule Tries to Thread an Impossible Needle 26.10.2020 10:29

The company's flip-flopping on the policy after banning a shady New York Post story highlights the challenges facing social media in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Internet Freedom Has Taken a Hit During the Covid-19 Pandemic 23.10.2020 11:32

From arrests to surveillance, governments are using the novel coronavirus as cover for a crackdown on digital liberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Trickbot Assault Shows US Military Hackers' Growing Reach 22.10.2020 12:59

Despite the operation's short-term effects, it sets new precedents for the scope of Cyber Command's mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Researchers Found 55 Flaws in Apple's Corporate Network 21.10.2020 10:27

The company has patched the vulnerabilities and paid the team of white-hat hackers $288,000.Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon's Latest Gimmicks Are Pushing the Limits of Privacy 20.10.2020 13:54

Privacy advocates warn that the Ring Always Home Cam and Amazon One both normalize aggressive new forms of data collection. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Split-Second ‘Phantom’ Images Can Fool Tesla’s Autopilot 19.10.2020 12:01

Researchers found they could stop a Tesla by flashing a few frames of a stop sign for less than half a second on an internet-connected billboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Google's Android Keyboard Keeps ‘Smart Replies’ Private 16.10.2020 8:48

The latest Gboard feature needs to know as much as possible about your digital life to work—but doesn't share that data with Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Poker Pro Accused of Cheating Wants $330M in Damages 15.10.2020 8:38

Mike Postle claims he was the victim of an elaborate online campaign to tar him as a fraud—and he’s suing a dozen defendants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A China-Linked Group Repurposed Hacking Team’s Stealthy Spyware 14.10.2020 11:17

The tool attacks a device’s UEFI firmware—which makes it especially hard to detect and destroy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook Shut Down Malware That Hijacked Accounts to Run Ads 13.10.2020 11:19

Hackers spent $4 million of victims' money to buy ads for diet pills, fake designer handbags, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Strangest Election Scenario Runs Through Georgia 12.10.2020 8:28

There’s a small but real possibility that we won’t know which party controls the Senate until 2021, thanks to a special election and a unique state requirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook Busts Russian Disinfo Networks as US Election Looms 09.10.2020 9:51

The campaigns primarily targeted countries outside the US. But the same mechanisms could be used in “hack and leak” operations like those that roiled the 2016 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Ransomware Attack Has Struck a Major US Hospital Chain 08.10.2020 8:39

“All computers are completely shut down,” one Universal Health Services employee told WIRED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best Chrome Extensions to Prevent Creepy Web Tracking 07.10.2020 9:18

Ad trackers follow you everywhere online—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Tip From a Kid Helped Uncover a Slew of Scam Apps 06.10.2020 7:39

After a girl reported a suspicious TikTok profile, researchers detected aggressive adware in apps that had been downloaded 2.4 million times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CryptoHarlem’s Founder Warns Against ‘Digital Stop and Frisk' 05.10.2020 7:15

On Day 2 of WIRED’s virtual conference, hacker Matt Mitchell cautions that law enforcement routinely trawls social media to surveil protestors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iOS 14 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know 02.10.2020 10:55

The latest update for your iPhone and iPad will make them safer than ever. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

179 Arrested in Massive Global Dark Web Takedown 01.10.2020 8:51

Operation Disruptor is an unprecedented international law enforcement effort, stemming from last year’s seizure of a popular underground bazaar called Wall Street Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think Twice Before Using Facebook, Google, or Apple to Sign In Everywhere 30.09.2020 9:19

So-called single sign-on options offer a lot of convenience. But they have downsides that a good old fashioned password manager doesn't. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gen Z Has a Plan to Save the Election—Starting With the Polls 29.09.2020 13:08

Poll workers, who skew elderly, are in short supply during the pandemic. Meet some of the young people trying to make up the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Patient Dies After a Ransomware Attack Hits a Hospital 28.09.2020 6:10

The outage resulted in a significant delay in treatment. German authorities are investigating the perpetrators on suspicion of negligent manslaughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBP Seized OnePlus Buds as ‘Counterfeit’ AirPods. Now It's Doubling Down 25.09.2020 9:02

The US government has detained thousands of wireless earbuds on suspicion of being fake Apple goods—despite crystal clear branding from an established company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Safest Ways to Log In to Your Computer 24.09.2020 9:41

Passwords, key fobs, fingerprints—there are lots of ways to gain access to your laptop or desktop. Here are the best and most secure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best Privacy-Friendly Alternatives to Google Maps 23.09.2020 9:34

Google Maps is arguably the easiest mapping service to use, but that doesn't mean it's the most secure. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices