Plus: An FBI email hack, a cam site data leak, and more of the week’s top security news.
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Iranian Hackers Are Going After US Critical Infrastructure
A hacking group is targeting a broad range of organizations, taking advantage of vulnerabilities that have been patched but not yet updated.
How Iran Tried to Undermine the 2020 US Presidential Election
From faked emails to a hacked voter registration database, a new indictment offers fresh details on the attempted interference.
A Drone Tried to Disrupt the Power Grid. It Won’t Be the Last
An attack attempt in 2020 proves the UAS threat is real—and not enough is being done to stop it.
International Operation Knocks Notorious REvil Group Offline
Plus: Data theft in Argentina, a Sinclair Broadcast Group hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
Help Might Finally Be on the Way to Fight SIM-Swap Attacks
Plus: A cybersecurity CEO arrest, an Apple Pay hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
How Google Geofence Warrants Helped Catch Capitol Rioters
A WIRED investigation has found 45 federal criminal cases that cite Google geolocation data to place suspects inside the US Capitol during the January 6 riot.
He Escaped the Dark Web’s Biggest Bust. Now He’s Back
DeSnake apparently eluded the DOJ’s takedown of AlphaBay. The admin talked to WIRED about his return—and the resurrection of the notorious underground marketplace.