Director Rick Famuyiwa is no stranger to storytelling. Bursting onto the scene with his first feature film The Wood in 2000, Famuyiwa has become a fixture in the galaxy far far away with his contributions to The Mandalorian, directing three episodes of the Disney+ series: “Chapter 2: The Child,” “Chapter 6: The Prisoner,” and “Chapter 15: […]
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Apple Booted the Wordle Copycat Apps, But More Will Come
The simple premise of the wildly popular word guessing game is difficult to protect under US law.
Amazon’s Dark Secret: It Has Failed to Protect Your Data
Voyeurs. Sabotaged accounts. Backdoor schemes. For years, the retail giant has handled your information less carefully than it handles your packages.
The Biggest Ransomware Bust Yet Might Actually Make an Impact
By arresting one alleged hacker associated with REVil and seizing millions from another, the US has made it clear that ransomware comes with a cost.
The US Puts a $10M Bounty on DarkSide Ransomware Hackers
Plus: a “Trojan Source” bug, Russian hackers exposed, and more of the week’s top security news.
1.8 TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online
DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement’s eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be.
Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril
The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.
How to Put a Vaccine Card on Your Phone
Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead.
The SolarWinds Hackers Are Looking for Their Next Big Score
Plus: Gas station hacks in Iran, ransomware arrests in Europe, and more of the week’s top security news.