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Leaked Docs Reveal Amazon’s Astro Robot Is an Invasive Spy and Incredibly Stupid

Astro is reportedly designed to hoover up a ton of data about your home and everyone in it.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 28, 2021

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How Apple AirTags Could Get You Hacked

A security researcher has discovered how Apple's trackers could be converted into physical Trojans.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 28, 2021

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Customs and Border Protection Signs Major Contract With Amazon-Owned Encrypted Chat App Wickr

Procurement documents state CBP plans to use Wickr across "all components" of its operations.

By Tom McKay Published September 28, 2021

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1Password Will Now Let You Hide Your Email for Logins

The popular password manager is partnering with Fastmail to create burner emails.

By Victoria Song Published September 28, 2021

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You Should Probably Stop Using ExpressVPN

The popular privacy product's integrity has been called into question after it was revealed that an employee had worked as a cyber-mercenary for the UAE.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 24, 2021

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Even the NSA Agrees: Targeted Ads Are Terrifying

The agency's been using ad blockers since 2018 over malvertising fears—and more agencies have taken them on since.

By Shoshana Wodinsky Published September 23, 2021

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Stalkerware Company Reportedly Finds New Way to Suck

pcTattletale, which markets itself as a way to spy on your spouse or significant other, reportedly has a serious security flaw that exposes victims' data.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 22, 2021

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Facebook Admits Apple’s iOS Privacy Updates Are Working

Facebook's VP of product marketing put out an uncharacteristically earnest blog post Wednesday morning to detail what advertisers could do to fight back.

By Shoshana Wodinsky Published September 22, 2021

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Report: FBI Had Ransomware Decryption Key for Weeks Before Giving It to Victims

After the Kaseya attack, the feds somehow came into possession of a decryption key but waited nearly a month before delivering it into the hands of businesses.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 21, 2021

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Police Arrest 106 People Tied to Mafia-Connected Cybercrime Group

Droves of people were taken into custody for helping carry out phishing scams, SIM swapping, and more.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 20, 2021

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Epik Was Warned About a Large Security Flaw Before Its Data Leaked

The CEO of the web registrar now says that the company's data was stolen. A security researcher says he reached out to them months ago about a vulnerability.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 17, 2021

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Biden Administration Reportedly Plans ‘Sanctions’ to Combat Crypto’s Role in Ransomware Attacks—Whatever That Means

The White House has communicated to the U.S. Treasury that it should implement a number of strategies to assist in the crackdown on criminal hackers.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 17, 2021

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United Airlines Grounded U.S. Flights Due to ‘Technical System Issues’

The company briefly paused its flights in airports across the U.S. and Canada on Friday morning but won't say why.

By Shoshana Wodinsky Published September 17, 2021

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The Ex-NSA Operative Cyber-Mercenary Scandal Shows the Spyware Industry Is Totally Out of Control

The fact that former NSA operatives acted as cyber-mercenaries for the UAE is less a canary in a coal mine than a blaring air-raid siren.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 16, 2021

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The FTC Wants to Rein in Your Health App’s Privacy Problems

If they don't comply, the Commission warns that they could face more than $40,000 in fines per day .

By Shoshana Wodinsky Published September 16, 2021

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App Annie Fined $10 Million in Case That Is the Future of Insider Trading

The scheme involves people's private data, some secret algorithms, and a lot of apps.

By Shoshana Wodinsky Published September 15, 2021

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DOJ: Former NSA Operatives Worked as Cyber-Mercenaries, Helping Hack U.S. Systems

Members of the U.S. intelligence community and military have reached a deferred prosecution agreement over their role in an overseas cyber-mercenary business.

By Lucas Ropek Published September 14, 2021