Security, Spoken

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Child Abusers Are Getting Better at Using Crypto to Cover Their Tracks Jan 15, 2024

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Crypto tracing firm Chainalysis found that sellers of child sexual abuse materials are successfully using “mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero to launder their profits and evade law enforcement.

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US School Shooter Emergency Plans Exposed in a Highly Sensitive Database Leak Jan 12, 2024

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More than 4 million school records, including safety procedures, student medical files, and court documents, were also publicly accessible online.

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Lawmakers Are Out for Blood After a Hack of the SEC’s X Account Causes Bitcoin Chaos Jan 11, 2024

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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.

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The Fight to Unite iPhone and Android Users Is Far From Over Jan 10, 2024

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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.

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The Worst Hacks of 2023 Jan 09, 2024

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It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure.

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How to Be More Anonymous Online Jan 08, 2024

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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.

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Scammers Are Ruining Facebook Marketplace Jan 05, 2024

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I tried to sell a futon on Facebook Marketplace and nearly all I got were scammers.

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What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode Jan 04, 2024

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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.

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This Clever New Idea Could Fix AirTag Stalking While Maximizing Privacy Jan 03, 2024

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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.

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America’s Big AI Safety Plan Faces a Budget Crunch Jan 01, 2024

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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.

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