The managers are accused of selling tech to Libya and Egypt that was used to to identify activists, read private messages, and kidnap, torture, or kill them.
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Tech Companies Want to Tackle Harassment in Gaming
But Riot, Microsoft, Intel, and others have made clear that they’re doing it on their terms.
Apple Says It’s Time to Digitize Your ID, Ready or Not
Digital driver’s licenses have had a slow start in the US so far, but iOS 15 Wallet will give the nascent technology a serious push.
As Ransomware Demands Boom, Insurance Keeps Paying Out
While major carriers like AXA have backed away from covering ransoms, don’t expect the industry at large to break the vicious cycle.
A Mystery Malware Stole 26 Million Passwords From Windows PCs
The credentials were part of a trove containing 1.2 terabytes of sensitive data extracted between 2018 and 2020.
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.
Apple’s M1 Chip Has a Fascinating Flaw
The covert channel bug demonstrates a fundamental fact of CPUs: even new ones have vulnerabilities.
WhatsApp’s Fight With India Could Have Global Repercussions
The country’s “traceability” requirement would undermine the privacy of the encrypted messaging app’s users far beyond its borders.
A Never-Before-Seen Wiper Malware Is Hitting Israeli Targets
The malicious code, which masquerades as ransomware, appears to come from a hacking group with ties to Iran.
Microsoft Azure: This new tool makes it easier to manage virtual machines in the cloud
Microsoft’s automated system management tools help businesses keep their Azure virtual infrastructures secure.