The popular marketplace’s closing leaves a big hole in the billion-dollar industry of illegal drugs, credit card and bank fraud, forged documents, and more.
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How to Put a Vaccine Card on Your Phone
Is that proof of vaccination card too big to fit in your pocket? Stick it on your phone instead.
The SolarWinds Hackers Are Looking for Their Next Big Score
Plus: Gas station hacks in Iran, ransomware arrests in Europe, and more of the week’s top security news.
An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind
The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim.
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The Pixel 6 Chip’s Best Upgrade Isn’t Speed. It’s Security
Google’s new flagship smartphone is its most secure yet, thanks to a little vertical integration.
Blind People Have Won the Right to Break Ebook DRM—for Now
Advocates will once again be granted a DMCA exception to make accessible versions of texts. They argue that it’s far past time to make it permanent.
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers
Forget about that patchy internet connection and dead spots with one of these WIRED-tested systems.
This AI Predicts How Old Children Are. Can It Keep Them Safe?
Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account.
Dark Web Drug Busts Lead to 150 Arrests
Operation Dark HunTor spanned eight countries—and put the focus on sellers more than marketplaces.