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This $350 "Anti-5G" Device Is Apparently Just a USB Stick

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This $350 "Anti-5G" Device Is Apparently Just a USB Stick

By Lily Hay Newman

Shadowserver, an Internet Guardian, Finds a Lifeline

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Shadowserver, an Internet Guardian, Finds a Lifeline

By Lily Hay Newman

State-Based Contact Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess

coronavirus

State-Based Contact Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess

By Andy Greenberg

The DHS Prepares for Attacks Fueled by 5G Conspiracy Theories

Misinformation

The DHS Prepares for Attacks Fueled by 5G Conspiracy Theories

By Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica

There's a Jailbreak Out for the Current Version of iOS

Unc0ver

There's a Jailbreak Out for the Current Version of iOS

By Lily Hay Newman

Look Out for This Covid-19 Excel Phishing Scam

Security Roundup

Look Out for This Covid-19 Excel Phishing Scam

By Brian Barrett

The FBI Backs Down Against Apple—Again

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The FBI Backs Down Against Apple—Again

By Brian Barrett

Now Chrome Can Block Ads That Leach Power From Your CPU

Cryptojacking

Now Chrome Can Block Ads That Leach Power From Your CPU

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

Hackers Claim to Have ‘Dirty Laundry’ About Donald Trump

Security Roundup

Hackers Claim to Have ‘Dirty Laundry’ About Donald Trump

By Brian Barrett

Online Voting Has Worked. That Doesn’t Mean It's Safe

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Online Voting Has Worked. That Doesn’t Mean It's Safe

By Lily Hay Newman

The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn

Danger

The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn

By James Temperton

Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition

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Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition

By Brian Barrett

Defcon Is Canceled

covid-19

Defcon Is Canceled

By Lily Hay Newman

How a Facebook Bug Took Down Your Favorite iOS Apps

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How a Facebook Bug Took Down Your Favorite iOS Apps

By Brian Barrett

GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

advanced security

GitHub Takes Aim at Open Source Software Vulnerabilities

By Lily Hay Newman

An Adult Cam Site Exposed 10.88 Billion Records

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An Adult Cam Site Exposed 10.88 Billion Records

By Brian Barrett

Spies Say Covid-19 Isn't Manmade

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Spies Say Covid-19 Isn't Manmade

By Brian Barrett

What Is Fleeceware, and How Can You Protect Yourself?

hacker lexicon

What Is Fleeceware, and How Can You Protect Yourself?

By Lily Hay Newman

The ADL Calls Out Steam for Giving Extremists a Pass

moderation

The ADL Calls Out Steam for Giving Extremists a Pass

By Cecilia D'Anastasio

Zoom Upgrades Encryption Keys to What It Promised All Along

security roundup

Zoom Upgrades Encryption Keys to What It Promised All Along

By Lily Hay Newman