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It’s a Good Day to Update All Your Devices. Trust Us
iOS, Windows, and Chrome all have zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are going after. Now that the fixes are here, you need to install them ASAP.
Biggest DDoS Attack in History Hits Russian Tech Giant Yandex
Plus: A TrickBot hacker arrest, a Fortinet VPN password leak, and more of the week’s top security news.
LA Police Are Collecting Detainees’ Social Media Information
According to new documents, officers ask people they stop for their Facebook and Twitter account details, and then feed the data into Palantir.
The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can’t Stop
After another “zero-click” attack, security experts say it’s time for more extreme measures to keep iMessage users safe.
The New Pixel Is Raising the Bar for Cheap Phones
This week, we talk about the Google Pixel 5A and how it’s changing our expectations of sub-$500 phones.
China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC
The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster’s reporting.
The T-Mobile Breach Is Much Worse Than It Had to Be
The vast majority of victims weren’t even T-Mobile customers. Now their information is for sale on the dark web.
Virtual Reality Lets You Travel Anywhere—New or Old
VR experiences, whether in-person or online, can transport you around the globe—or even to space.
The T-Mobile Data Breach Is One You Can’t Ignore
Hackers claim to have obtained the data of 100 million people—including sensitive personal information.