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Oct 3, 2022 • 7min
The Dire Warnings in the Lapsus$ Hacker Joyride
The fun-loving cybercriminals blamed for breaches of Uber and Rockstar are exposing weaknesses in ways others aren't.
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Sep 30, 2022 • 8min
This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material
Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work?
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Sep 29, 2022 • 6min
VPN Providers Flee India as a New Data Law Takes Hold
Many companies have pulled physical servers from the country as a mandate to collect customer data goes into effect.
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Sep 28, 2022 • 16min
This Vote Could Change the Course of Internet History
UN countries are preparing to pick a new head of the International Telecommunications Union. Who wins could shape the open web's future.
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Sep 27, 2022 • 8min
Iran’s Internet Shutdown Sparks Fear of a Deadly Cover-Up
As protests spread, authorities have shut down mobile internet service, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The consequences could be tragic.
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Sep 26, 2022 • 10min
Slack and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
New research shows how third-party apps could be exploited to infiltrate these sensitive workplace tools.
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Sep 23, 2022 • 6min
A New Linux Tool Aims to Guard Against Supply Chain Attacks
Security firm Chainguard has created a simple, open-source way for organizations to defend the cloud against some of the most insidious attacks.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 8min
Shadowy Russian Cell Phone Companies Are Cropping Up in Ukraine
But as Ukrainians retake ground, some of the firms are erasing their online presence.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 9min
Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem
The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 11min
The Deep Roots of Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Problem
Despite having one of the strongest data-protection policies in Africa, the country’s enforcement and disclosure practices remain dangerously broken.
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