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Ransomware Has Gone Corporate. Where Will It End? 03.09.2020 11:51

The DarkSide operators are just the latest group to adopt a veneer of professionalism—while at the same time escalating the consequences of their attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Firefox Launched a New Android App to Lure Users From Chrome 02.09.2020 10:09

Mozilla has rewritten the app to rely on its own infrastructure rather than Google’s. But will its privacy and UI tweaks convince people to make the switch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Tesla Employee Thwarted an Alleged Ransomware Plot 01.09.2020 10:15

Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night that a ransomware gang had approached a Gigafactory employee with alleged promises of a big payout. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How WeChat Censored the Coronavirus Pandemic 31.08.2020 9:54

In China, the messaging platform blocked thousands of keywords related to the virus, a new report reveals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Four Brothers Allegedly Fleeced $19 Million From Amazon 28.08.2020 8:44

The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘DiceKeys’ Creates a Master Password for Life With One Roll 27.08.2020 10:48

A new kit leaves your cryptographic destiny up to 25 cubes in a plastic box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tired of Gmail? Try a Privacy-First Email Provider 26.08.2020 11:32

Your inbox holds plenty of sensitive information. Here are some alternatives that put your correspondence under lock and key. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Financial Apps Get You to Spend More and Question Less 25.08.2020 10:08

You should never invest without fully understanding the risks, but tax prep and stock trading services often obfuscate the things you really need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Bannon, a $25M Border Wall Campaign, and a GoFundMe Gone Bad 24.08.2020 12:13

We Build the Wall raised millions. Now the DOJ says its operators—including the former Trump aide—skimmed hundreds of thousands off the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ATM Hackers Have Picked Up Some Clever New Tricks 21.08.2020 9:50

Over the last few years, so-called jackpotting attacks have gotten increasingly sophisticated—while cash machines remain largely the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Alexa Bug Could Have Exposed Your Voice History to Hackers 20.08.2020 8:22

Amazon has patched the flaw, but its discovery underscores the importance of locking down your voice assistant interactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Facebook and Other Sites Manipulate Your Privacy Choices 19.08.2020 12:11

Social media platforms repeatedly use so-called dark patterns to nudge you toward giving away more of your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flaws Could Have Exposed Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Hackers 18.08.2020 10:33

Researchers found troubling bugs in open-source libraries used by financial institutions. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over a Billion Android Devices Are at Risk of Data Theft 17.08.2020 6:41

Qualcomm has released a fix for the flaws in its Snapdragon chip, which attackers might exploit to monitor location or render the phone unresponsive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Subtle Tricks Shopping Sites Use to Make You Spend More 14.08.2020 12:00

Through deceptive designs known as “dark patterns,” online retailers try to nudge you toward purchases you wouldn’t otherwise make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An '80s File Format Enabled Stealthy Mac Hacking 13.08.2020 10:18

The now-patched vulnerability would have let hackers target Microsoft Office using Symbolic Link—a file type that hasn't been in common use in over 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers Could Use IoT Botnets to Manipulate Energy Markets 12.08.2020 9:56

With access to just 50,000 high-wattage smart devices, attackers could make a bundle off of causing minor fluctuations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Quest to Liberate $300K of Bitcoin From an Old ZIP File 11.08.2020 10:15

The story of a guy who wouldn't let a few quintillion possible decryption keys stand between him and his cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decades-Old Email Flaws Could Let Attackers Mask Their Identities 10.08.2020 11:36

Researchers found 18 exploits that take advantage of inconsistencies in the email plumbing most people never think about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Alleged Twitter Hackers Got Caught 07.08.2020 13:57

Bitcoin payments and IP addresses led investigators to two of the alleged perpetrators in just over two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Spot—and Avoid—Dark Patterns on the Web 06.08.2020 12:03

You've seen them before: the UX ploys designed to trick you into spending money, or make it nearly impossible to unsubscribe. Here's what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers Broke Into Real News Sites to Plant Fake Stories 05.08.2020 10:33

A disinfo operation broke into the content management systems of Eastern European media outlets in a campaign to spread misinformation about NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI Helped Uncover Chinese Boats Hiding in North Korean Waters 04.08.2020 10:20

A combination of technologies helped scientists discover a potentially illegal fishing operation involving more than 900 vessels. Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Children Stream on Twitch—Where Potential Predators Find Them 03.08.2020 12:47

A WIRED investigation found dozens of channels belong to children apparently under 13, and anonymous chat participants sending inappropriate messages their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Cyberattack on Garmin Disrupted More Than Workouts 31.07.2020 9:47

A ransomware hit and subsequent outage caused problems in the company's aviation services, including flight planning and mapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices