Security, Spoken

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Hackers Broke Into Real News Sites to Plant Fake Stories Aug 05, 2020

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A disinfo operation broke into the content management systems of Eastern European media outlets in a campaign to spread misinformation about NATO.

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AI Helped Uncover Chinese Boats Hiding in North Korean Waters Aug 04, 2020

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A combination of technologies helped scientists discover a potentially illegal fishing operation involving more than 900 vessels.Â

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Children Stream on Twitch—Where Potential Predators Find Them Aug 03, 2020

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A WIRED investigation found dozens of channels belong to children apparently under 13, and anonymous chat participants sending inappropriate messages their way.

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A Cyberattack on Garmin Disrupted More Than Workouts Jul 31, 2020

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A ransomware hit and subsequent outage caused problems in the company's aviation services, including flight planning and mapping.

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Russia's GRU Hackers Hit US Government and Energy Targets Jul 30, 2020

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A previously unreported Fancy Bear campaign persisted for well over a year—and indicates that the notorious group has broadened its focus.

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Apple's Hackable iPhones Are Finally Here Jul 29, 2020

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Last year, Apple announced a special device just for hackers. The phone—for approved researchers only—has started to ship.

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Thieves Are Emptying ATMs Using a New Form of Jackpotting Jul 28, 2020

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The new hardware-based attack, which has targeted machines across Europe, can yield a stream of cash for the attacker.

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Twitter Cracks Down on QAnon. Your Move, Facebook Jul 27, 2020

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Twitter's new policy won't make the conspiracy group disappear. But experts say it could dramatically reduce its ability to spread.

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Russia's Latest Hacking Target: Covid-19 Vaccine Projects Jul 24, 2020

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Officials in the three countries believe a state-linked group is trying to steal intellectual property and information about potential vaccine candidates.Â

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A New Map Shows the Inescapable Creep of Surveillance Jul 23, 2020

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The Atlas of Surveillance shows which tech law enforcement agencies across the country have acquired. It's a sobering look at the present-day panopticon.

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