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Zoom Shut Down US-Based Activists at China's Request

Security Roundup

Zoom Shut Down US-Based Activists at China's Request

By Brian Barrett

The facial recognition PR glosses over tech’s addiction to policing

Policing

The facial recognition PR glosses over tech’s addiction to policing

By Matt Burgess

Why defunding the police would actually make our streets safer

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Why defunding the police would actually make our streets safer

By Will Bedingfield

Android 11 Will Help You Rein In Zombie App Permissions

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Android 11 Will Help You Rein In Zombie App Permissions

By Lily Hay Newman

IoT Security Is a Mess. Privacy 'Nutrition' Labels Could Help

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IoT Security Is a Mess. Privacy 'Nutrition' Labels Could Help

By Lily Hay Newman

China and Iran Tried to Hack the Biden and Trump Campaigns

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China and Iran Tried to Hack the Biden and Trump Campaigns

By Andy Greenberg and Lily Hay Newman

Weed Sales on the Dark Web Surged Early in the Pandemic

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Weed Sales on the Dark Web Surged Early in the Pandemic

By Andy Greenberg

Games Don't Do Enough to Combat Toxicity at Launch

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Games Don't Do Enough to Combat Toxicity at Launch

By Cecilia D'Anastasio

‘Nonlethal’ Crowd-Control Weapons Can Cause Serious Harm

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‘Nonlethal’ Crowd-Control Weapons Can Cause Serious Harm

By Louise Matsakis

Facebook's New Privacy Controls Are Long Overdue

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Facebook's New Privacy Controls Are Long Overdue

By Lily Hay Newman

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

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State-Based Contact Tracing Apps Could Be a Mess

By Andy Greenberg

The DHS Prepares for Attacks Fueled by 5G Conspiracy Theories

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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

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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

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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

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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