Microsoft’s legacy browser may be dead—but its remnants are not going anywhere, and neither are its lingering security risks.
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An Alleged Russian Spy Was Busted Trying to Intern at The Hague
Plus: Firefox adds new privacy protections, a big Intel and AMD chip flaw, and more of the week’s top security news.
UK Approves WikiLeaks Chief Julian Assange’s Extradition to the US
The WikiLeaks founder will appeal the UK Home Office’s decision to extradite him to the US.
Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck in Robocall Hell
Despite major progress fighting spam and scams, the roots of the problem go far deeper than your phone company’s defenses.
Cops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a Phone
Contactless fingerprinting uses a smartphone camera to capture your prints—and opens up a whole new set of privacy concerns.
Police Linked to Hacking Campaign to Frame Indian Activists
New details connect police in India to a plot to plant evidence on victims’ computers that led to their arrest.
Russia Is Taking Over Ukraine’s Internet
In occupied Ukraine, people’s internet is being routed to Russia—and subjected to its powerful censorship and surveillance machine.
Shanghai’s Censors Can’t Hide Stories of the Dead
Many people reportedly died after struggling to access medical care during a brutal lockdown. The families want to make sure these deaths are counted.
Conti’s Attack Against Costa Rica Sparks a New Ransomware Era
A pair of ransomware attacks crippled parts of the country—and rewrote the rules of cybercrime.