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Researchers have finally cracked the secret paedophile code

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Researchers have finally cracked the secret paedophile code

By Matt Burgess

Coronavirus criminals are touting fake cures and fictitious masks

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Coronavirus criminals are touting fake cures and fictitious masks

By Alex Lee, WIRED UK

25 Years After Oklahoma City, Domestic Terrorism Is Surging

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25 Years After Oklahoma City, Domestic Terrorism Is Surging

By Garrett M. Graff

Russian Hackers Went After San Francisco's Airport

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Russian Hackers Went After San Francisco's Airport

By Brian Barrett

You Can Now Check If Your ISP Uses Basic Security Measures

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You Can Now Check If Your ISP Uses Basic Security Measures

By Lily Hay Newman

A Vital Hack Could Turn Medical Devices Into Ventilators

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A Vital Hack Could Turn Medical Devices Into Ventilators

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

Signal Threatens to Leave the US If EARN IT Act Passes

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Signal Threatens to Leave the US If EARN IT Act Passes

By Lily Hay Newman

Thinking of reporting someone’s lockdown behaviour? Think again

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Thinking of reporting someone’s lockdown behaviour? Think again

By Matt Burgess

Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic

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Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic

By Lily Hay Newman

Clever Crypto Could Save Privacy in Contact-Tracing Apps

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Clever Crypto Could Save Privacy in Contact-Tracing Apps

By Andy Greenberg

A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks

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A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks

By Lily Hay Newman

The Defense Production Act Won’t Fix the US Mask Shortage

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The Defense Production Act Won’t Fix the US Mask Shortage

By Elias Groll

This Map Shows the Global Spread of Zero-Day Hacking

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This Map Shows the Global Spread of Zero-Day Hacking

By Andy Greenberg

A Notorious Spyware Vendor Wants to Track Covid-19 Spread

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A Notorious Spyware Vendor Wants to Track Covid-19 Spread

By Brian Barrett

A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam

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A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam

By Lily Hay Newman

So Wait, How Encrypted Are Zoom Meetings Really?

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So Wait, How Encrypted Are Zoom Meetings Really?

By Lily Hay Newman

The Zoom Privacy Backlash Is Only Getting Started

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The Zoom Privacy Backlash Is Only Getting Started

By Lily Hay Newman

Police are totally confused by the UK’s coronavirus lockdown laws

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Police are totally confused by the UK’s coronavirus lockdown laws

By Nicole Kobie

Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic

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Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic

By Lily Hay Newman

The mysterious final voyage of the Alta, Ireland’s doomed ghost ship

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The mysterious final voyage of the Alta, Ireland’s doomed ghost ship

By Matt Burgess