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A Second SolarWinds Hack Deepens Third-Party Software Fears
It appears that not only Russia but also China targeted the company, a reminder of the many ways interconnectedness can go wrong.
The Race Is On to Stop Scalping Bots From Buying All the PS5s
The pandemic, and the resulting supply chain damage, has kicked retail bots into full gear.
Microsoft and the workplace of the future: How AI can help you build more productive relationships with your colleagues
Microsoft wants to help organizations use their data to deliver experiences, insights and outcomes. But careful design, clear ethics and full transparency are required to keep the AI in check.
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can help make you a less tempting target for hackers.
Update Your iPhone and iPad Now If You Haven’t Recently
Plus: A ransomware arrest, a dating site data leak, and more of the week’s top security news.
Apple Fixes One of the iPhone’s Most Pressing Security Risks
By hardening iMessage in iOS 14, the company has effectively cut off what had been an increasingly popular line of attack.
Lawmakers Take Aim at Insidious Digital ‘Dark Patterns’
A new California law prohibits efforts to trick consumers into handing over data or money. A bill in Washington state copies the language.
This Encrypted Gun Registry Might Bridge a Partisan Divide
Researchers from Brown University have developed a system that could keep track of firearms while preserving privacy.