Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime.
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Data Breaches: The Complete WIRED Guide
Everything you need to know about the past, present, and future of data security—from Equifax to Yahoo—and the problem with Social Security numbers.
What to Look for When Buying a Security Camera (2023): Tips and Risks
Eufy’s recent scandal shows it’s not so much about the data breach but about how a company responds. Here are a few ways to shop smart.
T-Mobile’s 2023 Data Breach Shows Its $150 Million Security Investment Isn’t Cutting It
The mobile operator just suffered at least its fifth data breach since 2018, despite promising to spend a fortune shoring up its systems.
LastPass Data Breach: It’s Time to Ditch This Password Manager
The password manager’s most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.
Popular HR and Payroll Company Sequoia Discloses a Data Breach
The company, which works with hundreds of startups, said it detected unauthorized access to personal data, including Social Security numbers.
The Uber Data Breach Conviction Shows Security Execs What Not to Do
Former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan’s conviction is a rare criminal consequence for an executive’s handling of a hack.
Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware
Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.
Chinese Police Exposed 1B People’s Data in Unprecedented Leak
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Plus: A duplicitous bug bounty scheme, the iPhone’s new “lockdown mode,” and more of the week’s top security news.
TSA’s Terrorist Watch List Comes for Amtrak Passengers
Plus: Microsoft seizes Russian GRU domains, Cash App’s data breach, and Obama’s disinfo admission.