Books + Comics // JUNE 24, 2021 Get first details on a new series of spooky Star Wars stories…if you dare! Come this fall, Darth Vader will haunt your dreams. IDW Publishing and Lucasfilm’s Halloween tradition of spooky stories will continue this year with Star Wars Adventures: Ghosts of Vader’s Castle, a five-issue miniseries from […]
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NFC Flaws Let Researchers Hack ATMs by Waving a Phone
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Hackers Stole a Ton of EA Data—Including Valuable Source Code
The video game publisher confirmed the breach, which could be a boon to the shadowy world of cheat-makers.
The FBI’s Director Compares Ransomware Threat to 9/11
Plus, a Supreme Court decision on a controversial anti-hacking law, a WhatsApp walk-back, and more of the week’s top security news.
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Before you go shopping for turntables, cartridges, and headphones, here are a few things to remember as you start your journey into records.
US Soldiers Exposed Nuclear Secrets on Digital Flashcards
Plus: A major hack in Japan, Citizen app run amuck, and more of the week’s top security news.
The Full Story of the Stunning RSA Hack Can Finally Be Told
In 2011, Chinese spies stole the crown jewels of cybersecurity—stripping protections from firms and government agencies worldwide. Here’s how it happened.
From a Certain Point of View: Who’s the Real MVP of the Bad Batch?
One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most […]
Decades-Old ‘Frag Attack’ Flaws Affect Almost Every Wi-Fi Device
The so-called Frag Attack vulnerabilities could let hackers steal data or compromise connected gadgets.
How to Take a Slick, Professional Headshot With Your Phone
Snapping that perfect self-portrait on your phone is a skill. Here’s how to do it, according to the experts.