The hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure their victims.
Security / Security News
WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks
Starting with a beta that launches today, you’ll no longer have to route all your messages through your smartphone.
Germany Is About to Block One of the Biggest Porn Sites
Regulators are trying to force adult sites to introduce age checks for users. Now one of the largest in the world faces a total block for refusing to do so.
Cuba’s Social Media Blackout Reflects an Alarming New Normal
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide.
A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images
There are 150 child sexual abuse laws around the world. Now, metadata is making it easier for countries to work together.
The Latest Pro-Trump Twitter Clone Leaks User Data on Day 1
Plus: A failed takedown in Russia, details on an FBI-sting encrypted phone, and more of the week’s top security news.
An Office Phone Flaw Can’t Be Fixed by Cisco Alone
The company released a patch this week, but security researchers say the root of the problem is beyond its control—and symptomatic of a larger issue.
Why the Password Isn’t Dead Quite Yet
Everyone hates the old ways of authentication. But while change is closer than ever, it comes with its own drawbacks.
How REvil Ransomware Took Out Thousands of Business at Once
More details have come to light as to how the notorious hacking group pulled off its unprecedented attack.
