Fixing the Cell Network Flaw That Lets Hackers Drain Bank Accounts
Security researchers have warned about SS7 for years. Now that hackers have used it to rob banks, here’s how telecoms…
South Korea’s New Missile Defense Tech Isn’t a Cure-All For North Korea
South Korea’s US-supplied THAAD is now operational, but it’s no magic bullet. The post South Korea’s New Missile Defense Tech…
Don’t Open That Google Doc Unless You’re Positive It’s Legit
A sneaky new phishing scam has taken Gmail inboxes by storm. The post Don’t Open That Google Doc Unless You’re…
Hack Brief: Intel Fixes a Critical Bug That Lingered for 7 Dang Years
A remotely executable bug in some Intel microprocessors means it’s time to get patching. The post Hack Brief: Intel Fixes…
Hundreds of Apps Can Listen for Marketing ‘Beacons’ You Can’t Hear
So-called ultrasonic beacons are becoming even more popular with marketers. Here’s how to shut them out. The post Hundreds of…
A Clever Plan to Secure the Internet of Things Could Still Have Big Drawbacks
Relying on companies to secure IoT at the device level hasn’t worked. Cloudflare has a different approach. The post A…
Uber Didn’t Track Users Who Deleted the App, But It Still Broke the Rules
Uber took a known industry practice and managed to turn it into something deeply suspicious. The post Uber Didn’t Track…
All About the US Missile Defense That’ll Protect South Korea—And Tick Off China
As South Korea builds up its missile defense, China keeps a close eye. The post All About the US Missile…
Encrypted Chat Took Over. Let’s Encrypt Calls, Too
Encrypted calling is tricky to get right, but that’s changing fast. The post Encrypted Chat Took Over. Let’s Encrypt Calls,…
North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch Eases Experts’ Worst-Case Scenario Fears
Rather than showing off North Korea’s military might, as intended, the country’s most recent failed launch put observers at relative…