Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023
Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on.
India Shut Down Mobile Internet in Punjab Amid Manhunt for Amritpal Singh
Plus: The “Clop” gang’s ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.
Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed.
Security News This Week: Ring Is in a Standoff With Hackers
Plus: A SpaceX supplier ransom, critical vulnerabilities in dozens of Android phones, and more.
The World’s Real ‘Cybercrime’ Problem
From US state laws to the international stage, definitions of “cybercrime” remain vague, broad, and increasingly entrenched in our legal systems.
The FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data
Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.
The LastPass Hack Somehow Gets Worse
Plus: The US Marshals disclose a “major” cybersecurity incident, T-Mobile has gotten pwned so much, and more.
Security News This Week: Sensitive US Military Emails Exposed
Plus: Iran’s secret torture black sites, hacking a bank account with AI-generated voice, and Lance Bass’ unhinged encounter in Russia.
How to Protect Yourself from Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown
Twitter is disabling SMS-based two-factor authentication. Switch to these alternatives to keep your account safe.