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How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched

…What other Bluetooth devices open users to the same attacks? Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and…

Jun 5, 2026 · Dan Goodin

High-severity vulnerability in Linux caused by a single faulty character

…Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and…

Jun 9, 2026 · Dan Goodin

Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals

…Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and…

May 8, 2026 · Dan Goodin

Can't make sense of Dashlane's vault theft notification? You're not alone.

…Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and…

Jun 3, 2026 · Dan Goodin

After banning foreign routers, FCC says existing ones can get updates until 2029

…over hacking campaigns linked to the Chinese government. TP-Link met with FCC officials in mid-April to discuss its request for an exemption. “TP-Link routers are safe and secure. Publicly…

May 11, 2026 · Jon Brodkin

Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

…Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and…

May 14, 2026 · Dan Goodin

Trump plan to test AI models has a problem—US security teams were gutted by DOGE

…Instead, it sets up a voluntary process for companies to collaborate with the government on safety reviews that Trump’s EO claimed would “ensure that the best and most secure technology is…

Jun 3, 2026 · Ashley Belanger

Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency

…Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and…

Jun 18, 2026 · Dan Goodin

Users cry foul after AMD stripped memory crypto from its consumer CPUs

…is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and following the…

Jun 15, 2026 · Dan Goodin

Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack

…is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, cooking, and following the…

May 5, 2026 · Dan Goodin