Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil

An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program’s database that investigators have repeatedly misused. Powered by...

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The Alleged LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Has Been Identified

Law enforcement officials say they’ve identified, sanctioned, and indicted the person behind LockBitSupp, the administrator at the heart of LockBit’s $500 million hacking rampage. Powered by WPeMatico

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Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know

The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself. Powered by WPeMatico

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A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns

Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week’s top security news. Powered by WPeMatico

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These Dangerous Scammers Don’t Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes

“Yahoo Boy” cybercriminals are openly running dozens of scams across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Powered by WPeMatico

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