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May 30, 2023 • 6min
China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears
Researchers say the state-sponsored espionage operation may also lay the groundwork for disruptive cyberattacks.
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May 29, 2023 • 9min
The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing
Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots.
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May 26, 2023 • 7min
A Popular Password Hashing Algorithm Starts Its Long Goodbye
The co-inventor of “bcrypt” is reflecting on the ubiquitous function’s 25 years and channeling cybersecurity’s core themes into electronic dance music.
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May 25, 2023 • 7min
Chinese Labs Are Selling Fentanyl Ingredients for Millions in Crypto
And it's happening in plain sight.
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May 24, 2023 • 5min
There’s Finally a Way to Secure a Crucial Piece of the Cloud
“Container registries” are ubiquitous software clearinghouses, but they've been exposed for years. Chainguard says it now has a solution.
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May 23, 2023 • 5min
The Real Risks in Google’s New .Zip and .Mov Domains
While the company’s new top-level domains could be used in phishing attacks, security researchers are divided on how big of a problem they really pose.
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May 22, 2023 • 6min
A Mysterious Group Has Ties to 15 Years of Ukraine-Russia Hacks
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered clues that further illuminate the hackers’ activities, which appear to have begun far earlier than originally believed.
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May 19, 2023 • 4min
Google May Delete Your Old Accounts. Here’s How to Stop It
Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them.
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May 18, 2023 • 5min
ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating the App Store and Google Play
An explosion of interest in OpenAI’s sophisticated chatbot means a proliferation of “fleeceware” apps that trick users with sneaky in-app subscriptions.
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May 17, 2023 • 10min
A New Lawsuit Puts the Online White Supremacy Pipeline on Trial
The families of victims of a mass shooting in Buffalo are challenging the platforms they believe led the attacker to carry out a racist massacre.
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