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A Homecoming Queen Was Arrested for Alleged Vote Hacking
Plus: A mysterious zero-day spree, a high-profile hacker indictment, and more of the week’s top security news.
Apple Bent the Rules for Russia. Other Nations Will Take Note
Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian governments may follow.
Foreign Meddling Flooded the 2020 Election—but Not Hackers
A new ODNI report shows how extensive Russian and Iranian influence operations were, but it doesn’t mention a single hack-and-leak incident.
How cybercrime groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange flaws
Criminals have been targeting organizations that run Exchange hoping to breach ones that haven’t patched the latest bugs, says ESET.
‘Retaliation’ for Russia’s SolarWinds Spying Isn’t the Answer
It will be hard pointing to a specific line the Kremlin crossed that the US hasn’t crossed as well.
Utah’s ‘Porn Filter’ Law Passes the State Legislature
Plus: An iOS 14 jailbreak is out, Solarwinds details emerge, and more of the week’s top security news.
China and Russia’s Spying Sprees Will Take Years to Unpack
The full extent of the Solarwinds hack and Hafnium’s attack on Microsoft Exchange Server may never be known.
The SolarWinds Body Count Now Includes NASA and the FAA
Plus: Firefox blocks more tracking, how to fight a robodog, and more of the week’s top security news.