Security, Spoken

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The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can't Stop Sep 03, 2021

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After another “zero-click” attack, security experts say it's time for more extreme measures to keep iMessage users safe.

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Hackers Could Increase Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws Sep 02, 2021

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It would take a determined hacker to break into the vulnerable B. Braun products, but the impact could be devastating.

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Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat Sep 01, 2021

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A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again.Â

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China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC Aug 31, 2021

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The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster's reporting.

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How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear Aug 30, 2021

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Need to be discreet? Here's how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.Â

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A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing Aug 27, 2021

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Carriers know where you are every time your phone re-connects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn't have to.

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How the Far Right Exploded on Steam and Discord Aug 26, 2021

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New research found that several of the major gaming platforms are hosting extremist activity, from racist livestreams to open support for neo-Nazis.Â

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AI Wrote Better Phishing Emails Than Humans in a Recent Test Aug 25, 2021

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Researchers found that tools like OpenAI's GPT-3 helped craft devilishly effective spearphishing messages.

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The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools Aug 24, 2021

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Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.

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A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance Aug 23, 2021

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You may not have the full story about what network you're on—and how well you're protected.

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