Security, Spoken

More than 4 million school records, including safety procedures, student medical files, and court documents, were also publicly accessible online.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to explain itself after its X account was compromised, leading to wild swings in the bitcoin market.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Apple crushed Beeper Mini, an app that let Android users into Apple’s iMessage service. Beeper cofounder Eric Migicovsky says interoperability between Big Tech’s walled gardens is urgently needed.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Being fully anonymous is next to impossible—but you can significantly limit what the internet knows about you by sticking to a few basic rules.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

I tried to sell a futon on Facebook Marketplace and nearly all I got were scammers.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

If you're at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don't mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company's restricted mode is surprisingly usable.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Apple updated its location-tracking system in an attempt to cut down on AirTag abuse while still preserving privacy. Researchers think they’ve found a better balance.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

NIST, the US agency Joe Biden tasked with curbing the risks of AI, lacks the necessary resources. Lawmakers are concerned it could be forced to rely on private companies developing the technology.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Keep your logins locked down with password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.Read this story here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices