Snipers on buildings. Drone no-fly zones. Temporary CCTV. The security plan is even more complex than it was for the London 2012 Olympics.
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US Border Agents May Have a Copy of Your Text Messages
Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.
The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself
An alleged teen hacker claims to have gained deep access to the company’s systems, but the full picture of the breach is still coming into focus.
The Shaky Future of a Post-Roe Federal Privacy Law
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.
The Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.
Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning
Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.
How Whistleblowers Navigate a Security Minefield
Exposing wrongdoing is risky on the best of days. Whistleblower Aid cofounder John Tye explains the extensive steps needed to keep people safe.
iOS 16 Has 2 New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios
Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.
Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware
Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.
This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News
Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.