Don’t Pin the Macron Email Hack on Russia Just Yet
There are clues that the Kremlin hacked the French presidential candidate. But not yet enough to draw a conclusion. The…
Hackers Hit Macron With Huge Email Leak Ahead of French Election
The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron confirms it’s been the target of a successful hacking operation. The post…
US Sanctions Didn’t Stop Russia’s Election Hacking—Or Even Slow It Down
The Fancy Bear group’s continued attacks on electoral campaigns shows how easily the Kremlin brushed off Obama’s sanctions. The post…
Watch Hackers Sabotage an Industrial Robot Arm
Researchers were able to take control of a 220-pound robotic arm to damage the products it manufactures—or the person that…
A Big Change in NSA Spying Marks a Win for American Privacy
The NSA won’t collect the emails of US citizens just because they mention a foreign target. That’s a big deal.…
An Obscure App Flaw Creates Backdoors In Millions of Smartphones
Researchers at the University of Michigan expose how an obscure feature of thousands of apps can give hackers remote access…
Just a Pair of These $11 Radio Gadgets Can Steal a Car
A technique that allows thieves to silently unlock and drive away cars is getting cheaper and easier than ever. The…
The US Charging Julian Assange Could Put Press Freedom on Trial
No matter your feelings on Assange or WikiLeaks, espionage charges against the group would represent a serious blow to press…
A New Way to Securely Send Information to WIRED
Announcing WIRED’s new installation of SecureDrop, a better way to securely send us sensitive tips and leaks. The post A…
Facebook Offers a Better Way to Get Back Into Your Locked-Out Apps
At Facebook’s F8 conference, the company outlined a refreshing alternative to the bad security questions that plague account recovery across…