This Cryptomining Tool Is Stealing Secrets
Plus: Details emerge of a US government social media-scanning tool that flags “derogatory” speech, and researchers find vulnerabilities in the global mobile communications network. Powered by...
The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete
As Israel increases its ground operation in Gaza, the last remaining internet and mobile connections have gone dark. Powered by WPeMatico
Maine Mass Shooting Disinformation Floods Social Media as Suspect Remains at Large
In the hours following the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history, disinformation about the suspected gunman flooded social media with false claims that he had been arrested. Powered by WPeMatico
TikTok Streamers Are Staging ‘Israel vs. Palestine’ Live Matches to Cash In on Virtual Gifts
TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants. Powered by WPeMatico
Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls Went Wild
Inauthentic accounts on X flocked to its owner’s post about Ukrainian president Vlodymr Zelensky, hailing “Comrade Musk” and boosting pro-Russia propaganda. Powered by WPeMatico
Okta’s Latest Security Breach Is Haunted by the Ghost of Incidents Past
A recent breach of authentication giant Okta has impacted nearly 200 of its clients. But repeated incidents and the company’s delayed disclosure have security experts calling foul. Powered by WPeMatico
