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This invasive malware isn’t just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat.
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The Feds Gear Up for a Privacy Crackdown
Plus: Cisco gets hit by ransomware, Twilio gets phished, a new way to fight email spammers, and much more.
Sloppy Software Patches Are a ‘Disturbing Trend’
The Zero Day Initiative has found a concerning uptick in security updates that fail to fix vulnerabilities.
Google’s Android Red Team Had a Full Pixel 6 Pwn Before Launch
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Before the flagship phone ever landed in users’ hands, the security team thoroughly hacked it by finding bugs and developing exploits.
The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun
It cost a researcher only $25 worth of parts to create a tool that allows custom code to run on the satellite dishes.
RE:WIRED 2021: Jen Easterly Wants Hackers to Help US Cyber Defense
The retired Army officer played offense at the NSA and the Pentagon. Now she’s learning to play defense.
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance
You may not have the full story about what network you’re on—and how well you’re protected.
Microsoft Edge’s ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ Does What It Says
Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.
AI Wrote Better Phishing Emails Than Humans in a Recent Test
Researchers found that tools like OpenAI’s GPT-3 helped craft devilishly effective spearphishing messages.
Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem
Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.