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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

Russia's Fancy Bear Hackers Are Hitting US Campaign Targets Again 22.09.2020 10:07

Microsoft has revealed that the GRU hacking group has attacked hundreds of organizations over the last year, many of them tied to the upcoming election. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Critical Flaw Is Affecting Thousands of WordPress Sites 21.09.2020 9:22

Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerability, which is now patched: Users should update to File Manager version 6.9 ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data 18.09.2020 12:31

The Facebook-owned company has end-to-end encryption by default—but that doesn't mean the service’s settings are as private as they could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition 17.09.2020 13:00

The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists' testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration Continues to Erode Election Security 16.09.2020 12:59

The DHS, the DOJ, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have all had recent controversies that bode poorly for electoral integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump's Agenda 15.09.2020 9:52

Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids' Smartwatches Are a Security Nightmare Despite Years of Warnings 14.09.2020 12:22

Five out of six brands tested by researchers would have allowed hackers to track kids—and in some cases eavesdrop on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time 11.09.2020 12:15

Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS 10.09.2020 10:19

The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Former Uber Exec's Indictment Is a Warning Shot 09.09.2020 12:18

Prosecutors allege that former Uber security chief Joseph Sullivan covered up a major breach, in the first high-profile case of its kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Porn Sites Still Won’t Take Down Nonconsensual Deepfakes 08.09.2020 12:49

The videos are racking up millions of views. Meanwhile, for victims, the legal options aren’t keeping up with the technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop 07.09.2020 10:15

Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information—make sure it's as secure as it can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Botnet Is Covertly Targeting Millions of Servers 04.09.2020 7:51

FritzFrog has been used to try and infiltrate government agencies, banks, telecom companies, and universities across the US and Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices