The Dark Web Gun Trade May Be Bigger Than You Think
The first study into the dark web gun trade finds tens of thousands of dollars worth of transactions every month. Continue reading The Dark Web Gun Trade May Be Bigger Than You Think
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The UK Granted Spy Tech Export to Turkey Amid Its Massive Crackdown on Dissent
Turkey has ordered over a hundred media outlets to close, jailed journalists, and most recently demanded the arrest of a senior Amnesty International employee. Continue reading The UK Granted Spy Tech Export to Turkey Amid Its Massive Crackdown on Dissent
Telecom Lobbyists Downplayed ‘Theoretical’ Security Flaws in Mobile Data Backbone
According to a confidential document obtained by Motherboard, wireless communications lobby group CTIA took issue with an in-depth report by the Department of Homeland Security on mobile device security, including flaws with the SS7 network. Continue reading Telecom Lobbyists Downplayed ‘Theoretical’ Security Flaws in Mobile Data Backbone
It’s Time to Stop Comparing Exploits to Physical Weapons
Analogies may seem helpful, but often they are inaccurate, and only lead to a misinformed debate. Continue reading It’s Time to Stop Comparing Exploits to Physical Weapons
As World’s Largest Dark Web Market Vanishes, Dodgy Links Promise a Way Back In
When a dark web market goes down, and panicked users are desperately trying to get their coins back, scammers are going to cash in. Continue reading As World’s Largest Dark Web Market Vanishes, Dodgy Links Promise a Way Back In
Kidnappers Around the World Want Their Ransoms Paid in Bitcoin
Another episode of crime trying to take what it can from tech. Continue reading Kidnappers Around the World Want Their Ransoms Paid in Bitcoin
Self-Driving Cars Mean Cops Won’t Have Excuses to Pull People Over
It also means cops will have a lot more data for their investigations. Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Mean Cops Won’t Have Excuses to Pull People Over
Self-Driving Cars Mean Cops Won’t Have Excuses to Pull People Over
It also means cops will have a lot more data for their investigations. Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Mean Cops Won’t Have Excuses to Pull People Over
The Latest Ransomware Took Advantage of a Devilishly Clever Trick
Usually, ransomware may be spread via emails or websites. But at least some victims of this latest wave were infected by a software update, according to researchers and law enforcement. Continue reading The Latest Ransomware Took Advantage of a Devilishly Clever Trick
Ransomware Outbreaks Bring In $10,000 for Hackers
But financial gain may not be the motivation behind the attack anyway. Continue reading Ransomware Outbreaks Bring In $10,000 for Hackers