They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird
Stefan Thomas lost the password to an encrypted USB drive holding 7,002 bitcoins. One team of hackers believes they can unlock it—if they can get Thomas to let them. Powered by...
A Powerful Tool US Spies Misused to Stalk Women Faces Its Potential Demise
Though often viewed as the “crown jewel” of the US intelligence community, fresh reports of abuse by NSA employees and chaos in the US Congress put the tool’s future in jeopardy. Powered by WPeMatico
A Controversial Plan to Scan Private Messages for Child Abuse Meets Fresh Scandal
An EU government body is pushing a proposal to combat child sexual abuse material that has significant privacy implications. Its lead advocate is making things even messier. Powered by WPeMatico
The AI-Generated Child Abuse Nightmare Is Here
Thousands of child abuse images are being created with AI. New images of old victims are appearing, as criminals trade datasets. Powered by WPeMatico
The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media
Hamas has threatened to broadcast videos of hostage executions. With the war between Israel and Hamas poised to enter a new phase, are social platforms ready? Powered by WPeMatico
The Dangerous Mystery of Hamas’ Missing ‘Suicide Drones’
Hamas has long touted its military drones, but little is known about the true scale of the threat. The answer may have consequences for people on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border. Powered by WPeMatico
