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Netflix Can Cut Off Moochers Without a Password-Sharing Crackdown
There’s a simple way to limit Netflix freeloaders—give users the ability to easily boot unknown devices linked to their accounts.
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Was Behind $540 Million Ronin Theft
Plus: Spyware maker NSO Group deemed “valueless,” T-Mobile fails to buy its stolen data, and malware spreads on Telegram.
Russia’s Sandworm Hackers Attempted a Third Blackout in Ukraine
The attack was the first in five years to use Sandworm’s Industroyer malware, which is designed to automatically trigger power disruptions.
The Senate Bill That Has Big Tech Scared
The proposal would stop the biggest platforms from giving themselves an advantage over the little guys. Who’s afraid of a little competition?
Meta Tries to Break the End-to-End Encryption Deadlock
A new report Meta commissioned aims to redefine comprehensive encryption as essential to protecting human rights.
Shutdown of Russia’s Hydra Market Disrupts a Crypto-Crime ATM
More than just a market for illegal drugs, the dark-web site allowed criminals to launder or cash out hundreds of millions in stolen cryptocurrencies.
Fake Cops Scammed Apple and Meta to Get User Data
Plus: Lapsus$ teens hit with charges, Wyze’s security screwup, and Russia’s cyber rampage.
Hunt for Lapsus$ Hackers Leads to a British Teen
Plus: New details emerge about Russian hacks and hackers as the US warns of potential new attacks.
TSA’s First Crack at Guarding Pipelines From Hackers Falls Short
Plus: Anonymous dedicates a hack to Hillary Clinton, Google researchers expose Exotic Lily, and more.
A Developer Altered Open Source Software to Wipe Files in Russia
The author of a popular application pushed out an update containing malicious code in an effort to sabotage computers in the country.
Death of the Password? FIDO Alliance Reveals Its New Plan
After a decade of work, the FIDO Alliance says it’s found the missing piece in the bridge to a password-free future.
Russia Wants to Label Meta an ‘Extremist Organization’
Plus: A satellite hack, ransomware extradition, and more of the week’s top security news.
War Is Calling Crypto’s ‘Neutrality’ Into Question
War in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Russia have made cryptocurrency a hot potato for international politics.
A Major Internet Backbone Company Cuts Off Russia
Plus: A ransomware gang leak, an Nvidia hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
An Internet Troll Gives Nonalcoholic Spirits Startups the Spins
From false press releases to misleading domain names, one man has allegedly gone to great lengths to sabotage his competitors.
DDoS Attempts Hit Russia as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies
Plus: Hacker recruits, NFT thefts, and more of the week’s top security news.
Inside the Lab Where Intel Tries to Hack Its Own Chips
Researchers at iSTARE have to think like the bad guys, finding critical flaws before processors go to production.
An Optical Spy Trick Can Turn Any Shiny Object Into a Bug
Anything from a metallic Rubik’s cube to an aluminum trash can inside a room could give away your private conversations.
Millions of WordPress Sites Got a Forced Update for a Serious Bug
The mandatory patch addressed a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that allowed untrusted visitors to download a website’s backups.
Russia Was Behind DDoS Attacks Against Ukraine, US Officials Say
Plus: A crypto crime crackdown, Roblox ripoffs, and more of the week’s top security news.
The CIA Has Secretly Run a ‘Bulk Collection’ Program
Plus: Vulnerability fixes, the return of EARN IT, and more of the week’s top security news.