Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
…The security failings are a reminder: Just because you can vibe code something doesn’t necessarily mean you should. The Department of Homeland Security subpoenaed Google in an attempt to obtain the…
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Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
…hacking tools, the technology is also radically changing the dynamics of how security researchers hunt for vulnerabilities. And scammers are using real hotel reservation data and other travel details to conduct effective…
It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App
A WIRED investigation this week revealed new details about the private surveillance state instituted by MSG owner Jim Dolan and his head of security, John Eversole. According to court records and WIRED…
Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
…Each week, we round up the security and privacy news we didn’t cover in depth ourselves. Click the headlines to read the full stories. And stay safe out there. Cyberattack on…
Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins
…Dan Guido, the CEO and cofounder of security firm Trail of Bits and a strategic adviser to mobile security firm iVerify, says a stolen phone may only be worth $50 to $200…
Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal
…Last year, when Musk unveiled XChat as a revamped, encrypted version of direct messages on X, security experts questioned the effectiveness of storing users' cryptographic keys on X’s servers rather than…
Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
…Meta says the issue is now fixed and affected accounts have been secured. But the wave of takeovers illustrates the risks of off-loading security functions to AI—particularly at companies like…
Tips and Advice for Buying Used or Refurbished Electronics
…How many more years of software updates will the product receive? How long will it continue to get security updates? What version of the software does it come with? How easy is…
Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel’s Email—but Not the FBI’s
…A letter from US lawmakers this week questioned director of national security Tulsi Gabbard over whether US surveillance authorities allow the National Security Agency to target people who use a VPN. Due…
Shop Smart: How to Avoid Scams and Mid Products on Amazon
…scams. You should never be asked to leave Amazon.com to complete a purchase. That indicates that something is majorly wrong. Amazon also won't ever ask for your social security number…