Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia’s unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different.
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Blockchains Have a ‘Bridge’ Problem, and Hackers Know It
Blockchain bridges are a crucial piece of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, which makes them prime targets for attacks.
Fake Cops Scammed Apple and Meta to Get User Data
Plus: Lapsus$ teens hit with charges, Wyze’s security screwup, and Russia’s cyber rampage.
Who’s Behind the Okta Hack?
This week we discuss Lapsus$, the group claiming to have pulled the recent hack on Okta.
Russia Inches Toward Its Splinternet Dream
For years, the country has been trying to create its own sovereign internet—a goal given new impetus by the backlash to its invasion of Ukraine.
Top 5 things to know about Microsoft’s Pluton Security Processor
Microsoft has a new security processor that’s getting some buzz. Tom Merritt explains.
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The Last Cell Tower in Mariupol
For weeks, a lone mobile base station allowed thousands in the besieged Ukrainian city to stay connected—until Russian troops arrived.
A Sinister Way to Beat Multifactor Authentication Is on the Rise
Lapsus$ and the group behind the SolarWinds hack have utilized prompt bombing to defeat weaker MFA protections in recent months.
Researchers Used a Decommissioned Satellite to Broadcast Hacker TV
What happens when an old satellite is no longer in use but can still broadcast? Hacker shenanigans, that’s what.
Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail
Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised.