Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It
Plus: US regulators fine T-Mobile $60 million for mishap with sensitive data, New Zealand approves Kim Dotcom’s US extradition, and San Francisco takes on deepfake porn. Powered by...
The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach
Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches. Powered by WPeMatico
Nearly All Google Pixel Phones Exposed by Unpatched Flaw in Hidden Android App
A fix is coming, but data analytics giant Palantir says it’s ditching Android devices altogether because Google’s response to the vulnerability has been troubling. Powered by WPeMatico
A Single Iranian Hacker Group Targeted Both Presidential Campaigns, Google Says
APT42, which is believed to work for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeted about a dozen people associated with both Trump’s and Biden’s campaigns this spring, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Powered by WPeMatico
Want to Win a Bike Race? Hack Your Rival’s Wireless Shifters
Please don’t, actually. But do update your Shimano Di2 shifters’ software to prevent a new radio-based form of cycling sabotage. Powered by WPeMatico