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Introducing WIRED's Gadget Lab!

<p>Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech from the WIRED team.<br><br>On WIRED's Gadget Lab, you'll find …

Sep 04, 2024 · 0m

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Introducing WIRED Politics Lab!

<p>Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech and politics from the WIRED team.</p><p> </p><p>Join host Leah …

Sep 04, 2024 · 0m

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A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security

<p>This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act would mandate penetration testing for federally certified voting machines and allow independent researchers to work on exposing vulnerabilities.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad choices: <a …

Jul 31, 2024 · 6m

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How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords

<p>Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad …

Jul 30, 2024 · 8m

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New Jersey's $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter

<p>The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly around data centers—haven’t always created large numbers of jobs.</p><p> </p> Learn about your …

Jul 29, 2024 · 8m

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A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub

<p>Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad choices: <a href="https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices">dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices</a>

Jul 26, 2024 · 6m

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Don't Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams

<p>Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad choices: <a …

Jul 25, 2024 · 3m

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How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter

<p>The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in …

Jul 24, 2024 · 7m

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The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine

<p>The DOD wants to refurbish ICBM silos that give it the ability to end civilization. But these missiles are useless as weapons, and their other main purpose—attracting an enemy’s nuclear …

Jul 23, 2024 · 9m

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From the Archives: How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam

<p>In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor …

Jul 22, 2024 · 8m

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Alleged ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ Leader Indicted Over Plot to Kill Jewish Children

<p>US prosecutors have charged Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as “Commander Butcher,” with a litany of crimes, including alleged attempts to poison Jewish children in NYC.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad …

Jul 19, 2024 · 6m

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The US Supreme Court Kneecapped US Cyber Strategy

<p>After the Supreme Court limited the power of federal agencies to craft regulations, it’s likely up to Congress to keep US cybersecurity policy intact.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad choices: …

Jul 18, 2024 · 10m

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Hackers Claim to Have Leaked 1.1 TB of Disney Slack Messages

<p>A hacker group called “NullBulge” says it stole more than a terabyte of Disney’s internal Slack messages and files from nearly 10,000 channels in an apparent protest over AI-generated art.</p><p> …

Jul 17, 2024 · 4m

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The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach

<p>Telecom giant AT&amp;T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of “nearly all” of its customers, epitomizing the dire state of data security.</p><p> </p> Learn …

Jul 16, 2024 · 5m

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Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage

<p>A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents …

Jul 15, 2024 · 7m

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Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison

<p>The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI’s “most wanted” list for years, has been sentenced to 18 years and ordered to …

Jul 12, 2024 · 8m

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Google Is Adding Passkey Support for Its Most Vulnerable Users

<p>Google is bringing the password-killing “passkey” tech to its Advanced Protection Program users more than a year after rolling them out broadly.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad choices: <a href="https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices">dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices</a>

Jul 11, 2024 · 3m

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Inside a Violent Gang's Ruthless Crypto-Stealing Home Invasion Spree

<p>More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped victims in likely the worst-ever crypto-focused serial extortion case of its kind in the US.</p><p> </p> Learn about your ad …

Jul 10, 2024 · 7m

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Deepfake Creators Are Revictimizing GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Survivors

<p>The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning.</p><p> </p> Learn …

Jul 09, 2024 · 9m

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How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’

<p>Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by …

Jul 08, 2024 · 9m

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