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Russians Hacked JFK Airport Taxi Dispatch in Line-Skipping Scheme
Plus: An offensive US hacking operation, swatters hacking Ring cameras, a Netflix password-sharing crackdown, and more.
Cisco Talos report: Threat actors use known Excel vulnerability
The use of .XLL Excel files by threat actors to infect computers with malware is growing fast. Learn more about this relatively new technique and how to protect from it.
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What Is Flipper Zero? The Hacker Tool Going Viral on TikTok, Explained
Don’t be fooled by its fun name and Tamagotchi-like interface—this do-everything gadget is trouble waiting to happen and a whole lot more.
Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Sabotaging Its Own Economy
A new US State Department assessment highlights the stark economic toll of Tehran’s recent shutdowns and platform control.
Elon Musk and the Dangers of Censoring Real-Time Flight Trackers
Elon Musk claims plane-tracking data is a risky privacy violation. But the world loses a lot if this information disappears—and that’s already happening.
An Alleged Russian Smuggling Ring Was Uncovered in New Hampshire
Plus: An FBI platform got hacked, an ex-Twitter employee is sentenced for espionage, malicious Windows 10 installers circulate in Ukraine, and more.
Meta’s Tricky Quest to Protect Your Account
How do you keep Facebook easy to use without being trivial to exploit? The company is trying to chart a middle ground.
GPS Signals Are Being Disrupted in Russian Cities
Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks.
A New Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Inflaming Civil War in Ethiopia
The suit claims the company lacks adequate moderation to prevent widespread hate speech that has led to violence and death.