Security

Nuclear Weapons Agency Hacked in Cyber-Attack

An investigation has found the hack didn’t affect “mission-essential national security functions,” a Department of Energy spokesperson said in a statement.

By William Turton, Michael Riley and Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg December 17, 2020

The Inside Story of Signal

Signal is the go-to app for protesters, whistleblowers, and dissidents. As its profile grows, how can it maintain its commitment to privacy?

By Billy Perrigo September 25, 2020

Twitter Says Hackers Targeted 130 Accounts in Cyber-Attack

Twitter is grappling with the worst security breach in its 14-year history

By Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg July 17, 2020

Anonymous Vows to Hack Minneapolis Police Over George Floyd Death

Websites for the police department and the city of Minneapolis were temporarily inaccessible on Saturday

By Kartikay Mehrotra / Bloomberg May 31, 2020

Key U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyberattack Amid Coronavirus

It was apparently meant to impede the country's COVID-19 efforts

By Shira Stein and Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg March 16, 2020

Should You Reconsider Using WhatsApp After the Jeff Bezos Hack? Probably Not

Experts say everyday WhatsApp users probably don't need to worry about it

By Patrick Lucas Austin January 24, 2020

Ring Recommends Users Update Their Home Security System Passwords After String of Hacking Incidents

Hackers were able to gain control — and in some cases, speak through — Ring security cameras

By Josiah Bates December 12, 2019

Google Researchers Found an Extremely Nasty iPhone Security Flaw

Apple fixed the problem with a security patch

By Ali Ingersoll / Bloomberg August 30, 2019

'It Is Absurd.' Data Breaches Show it's Time to Rethink How We Use Social Security Numbers, Experts Say

Justin Rice is sick of being on the phone. After having his family’s personal information exposed after the 2017 Equifax breach, Rice had to cancel about $3,000 in fraudulent transactions, and, along with his wife,...

By Patrick Lucas Austin August 5, 2019

Should You Use a VPN for Internet Privacy? That Depends, Experts Say

And how to pick the right VPN for you

By Patrick Lucas Austin July 26, 2019

The U.K.'s Version of the NSA Wants Access to Encrypted Chats. Here's How it Would Work

It’s not the first time the British government has taken aim at encrypted communication

By Paulo Garcia, Carleton University / The Conversation July 12, 2019

WhatsApp Security Flaw: How to Update Your App

The latest version fixes a recently-discovered security flaw

By Patrick Lucas Austin May 14, 2019

Russia and China Are Widening the Rift Between U.S. and Europe

“If a wedge opens up, you exploit it. You drive it as deep as you can.”

By Simon Shuster / Munich February 18, 2019

WhatsApp Fights Fake News With Forwarding Restrictions

The company first rolled out the new restrictions for users in India last year

By Rachel E. Greenspan January 21, 2019

What Marriott Customers Should Do About Data Breach

Hundreds of millions of people's sensitive information has been lost

By Billy Perrigo November 30, 2018

500 Million Marriott Customers Affected in Massive Data Breach

The attack included some passport numbers and credit card information

By Bloomberg November 30, 2018

Why Trust Facebook? It's a Hard Question for Mark Zuckerberg to Answer

The social media giant has a list of problems that keeps growing

By Katy Steinmetz September 28, 2018

Nicaragua Is Heading Down the Same Dark Path as Venezuela

While the world watches Venezuela’s slow, cancerous death, Nicaragua is in full cardiac arrest

By Margarita Herdocia June 13, 2018

Retailers Drop 'CloudPets' Smart Toys Amid Hacking Concerns

Amazon and Ebay are among retailers abandoning the product

By Casey Quackenbush June 7, 2018

Experts Say Drones Pose a National Security Threat — and We Aren’t Ready

Officials say they’re in a race against time

By W.J. Hennigan May 31, 2018

Data Breach Exposes 150 Million MyFitnessPal Accounts

The company is recommending users change their passwords immediately

By Lisa Marie Segarra March 30, 2018

The Nuclear 'Doomsday Clock' Is the Closest to Midnight It's Been Since the Cold War

The world moved closer to an existential catastrophe this year as the threat of nuclear warfare escalated, bringing the symbolic Doomsday Clock two minutes away from midnight, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists said Thursday....

By Justin Worland January 25, 2018

The Doomsday Clock Just Moved Closer to Midnight. Here's What You Need to Know

They say the world is as close to catastrophe as it has been in the nuclear age

By Katie Reilly January 24, 2018

You Should Update Your Mac Right Now

It fixes a problem that let people access your computer without a password

By Lisa Eadicicco November 29, 2017

Noises Are Not From Missing Argentine Submarine, Says Navy

The submarine, with a crew of 44, went missing after reporting a failure in its battery system

By Casey Quackenbush November 20, 2017

China's New Silk Road Is a Challenge for Washington

China's Belt and Road Initiative stands to boost Beijing's geopolitical clout as the U.S. retreats from its global leadership role

By Charlie Campbell / Khorgos October 23, 2017

Sleep Deprivation Can Rapidly Reduce Depression

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute September 20, 2017

Instagram Bug Gave Hackers Data on 'High-Profile' Users

Instagram warned verified users

By Mahita Gajanan August 30, 2017

Tech Firm Fights Warrant Demanding Anti-Trump User Data

DreamHost said the request was an overreach

By Feliz Solomon August 15, 2017

Report Says ISIS Used eBay to Send Money to a U.S. Operative

FBI investigators allege an American operative pretended to sell printers online

By Feliz Solomon August 11, 2017

Why Social Media Users Should Never Lower Their Guard

Never automatically accept a friend request from anyone

By Tim Bajarin August 7, 2017

How Surveillance Could Turn You Into a Second-Class Citizen

Surveillance used to be expensive. Even just a few years ago, tailing a person’s movements around the clock required rotating shifts of personnel devoted full-time to the task. Not any more, though. Governments can track...

By Jonathan Weinberg, Wayne State University / The Conversation July 22, 2017

How to Protect Yourself Against a Ransomware Attack

Recently, a massive ransomware attack using stolen NSA hacking tools disabled an estimated 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries. The ransomware, known as WannaCry, severely affected organizations around the globe, including , the British...

By Josh Kirschner / Techlicious July 21, 2017

3 Ways to Protect Your Data in the Cloud

Stay safe no matter where you keep your files and photos

By Jeff John Roberts June 30, 2017

Terrorists Have Been All Too Effective by Air and Land. What If They Hit by Sea?

It has famously been said that the devastating 9/11 attacks were not a failure of intelligence but a failure of imagination. We simply were unable to conceive of al-Qaeda terrorists' turning commercial aircraft into a...

By James Stavridis June 29, 2017

5 Democratic Reps: The U.S. Can Turn Putinism Into An Opportunity

By fighting Russian interference, America and the world can show democracy's power

By Reps. Adam Smith, Seth Moulton, Stephanie Murphy, Ruben Gallego and Joe Courtney June 27, 2017

Privacy Advocates Warn About Airport Security Book Searches

The TSA was testing the new procedure

By Maya Rhodan June 26, 2017

Britain Comes Under Attack at a Turning Point

The device was apparently a crude collage of household items, nuts, screws and bolts packed around 2 lb. of explosives. Like its creator, it appears to have been made in Britain. At about 10:30 p.m....

By Dan Stewart / London May 25, 2017

Microsoft Calls on Governments to Stop Stockpiling Dangerous Software

Microsoft president said exploits in the hands of governments have leaked into the public domain and caused widespread damage

By Feliz Solomon May 15, 2017

This Is Why Women Outlive Men

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute May 5, 2017

Federal Government to Reimburse Cities for Protecting President Trump

New York City spends more than $127,000 a day

By Maya Rhodan May 1, 2017

Unmasking and Leaks: Trump's Russia Retort

As the FBI continues its probe into contacts between Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, the President is advancing his own investigation of sorts. On April 5, a month after falsely alleging that President Obama...

By Massimo Calabresi April 6, 2017

The Connection Between the Global Gag Rule and Extremism

'This policy will increase gender inequality. Gender inequality can fuel extremism. Extremism fuels terrorism.'

By Elizabeth Weingarten March 31, 2017

Do You Know How Much Private Information You Give Away Every Day?

Fixing Internet privacy requires more than individual actions

By Manoush Zomorodi March 29, 2017

U.S. Security Depends on Keeping State Dept. Strong

In military parlance, a "missing man" formation is a poignant aerial tribute to a fallen comrade. A group of jets come flying toward the crowd, and suddenly one of them shears off into the sunset,...

By James Stavridis March 16, 2017

7 Tips to Prevent Your Gadgets From Spying on You

Stay safe from hackers with these quick tips

By Lisa Eadicicco March 13, 2017

What to Know About the TikTok Security Concerns

Quantum Computing Will Transform Our World

Universities Are Banning TikTok. Here’s Why

The Chess Match Behind a $3.6B Bitcoin Seizure