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US Official Warns a Cell Network Flaw Is Being Exploited for Spying

Plus: Three arrested in North Korean IT workers fraud ring, Tesla staffers shared videos from owners’ cars, and more.
Google I/O

Android Can Now Detect When Your Phone Is Stolen

The Unknown

Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers

Cyberattacks and Hacks

The $2.3 Billion Tornado Cash Case Is a Pivotal Moment for Crypto Privacy

Tuesday’s verdict in the trial of Alexey Pertsev, a creator of crypto-privacy service Tornado Cash, is the first in a string of cases that could make it much harder to skirt financial surveillance.

Microsoft Deploys Generative AI for US Spies

Plus: China is suspected in a hack targeting the UK’s military, the US Marines are testing gun-toting robotic dogs, and Dell suffers a data breach impacting 49 million customers.

‘TunnelVision’ Attack Leaves Nearly All VPNs Vulnerable to Spying

TunnelVision is an attack developed by researchers that can expose VPN traffic to snooping or tampering.

A (Strange) Interview With the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities

Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience.

Privacy

Russian Hackers Stole Microsoft Source Code—and the Attack Isn’t Over

Plus: An ex-Google engineer gets arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets, hackers breach the top US cybersecurity agency, and X’s new feature exposes sensitive user data.

The Secrets Factory

Registered Agents Inc. has for years allowed businesses to register under a cloak of anonymity. A WIRED investigation reveals that its secretive founder has taken the practice to an extreme.

The UK’s GPS Tagging of Migrants Has Been Ruled Illegal

The UK’s privacy regulator says the government did not take into account the intrusiveness of ankle tags that continuously monitor a person’s location.

Biden Bans Rival Nations From Buying Sensitive US Data—Good Luck

The White House issued an executive order on Wednesday that aims to prevent the sale of Americans' data to “countries of concern,” including China and Russia. Its effectiveness may vary.

Security Advice

Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know

The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.

The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

How to Protect Yourself (and Your Loved Ones) From AI Scam Calls

AI tools are getting better at cloning people’s voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips.

Security News

Internal Emails Reveal How a Controversial Gun-Detection AI System Found Its Way to NYC

NYC mayor Eric Adams wants to test Evolv’s gun-detection tech in subway stations—despite the company saying it’s not designed for that environment. Emails obtained by WIRED show how the company still found an in.

Welcome to the Laser Wars

Amid a rising tide of adversary drones and missile attacks, laser weapons are finally poised to enter the battlefield.

Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil

An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program's database that investigators have repeatedly misused.

A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns

Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week’s top security news.

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