After 3 Years, Why Gmail’s End-to-End Encryption Is Still Vapor

Is the effort to end-to-end encrypt Gmail dead, or just a lot harder than it looks? The post After 3 Years, Why Gmail’s End-to-End Encryption Is Still Vapor appeared first on WIRED.

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A Murder Case Tests Alexa’s Devotion to Your Privacy

Opinion: An Arkansas legal case is testing whether Amazon can be forced to share information collected by Alexa with law enforcement. The post A Murder Case Tests Alexa's Devotion to Your Privacy appeared first on WIRED.

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This Brilliant Plan Could Stop Drone Terrorism. Too Bad It’s Illegal

Black Sage Technologies' track-and-jam system guards against airborne attacks on sporting events and other large-crowd gatherings. Just one hitch: US law. The post This Brilliant Plan Could Stop Drone Terrorism. Too Bad It’s Illegal appeared first on WIRED.

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Security News This Week: The Latest Netflix Release Is a Personal Security Check-Up

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: The Latest Netflix Release Is a Personal Security Check-Up appeared first on WIRED.

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Killing Kim Jong Nam With VX Nerve Agent Crossed a ‘Red Line’

The apparent assassination of Kim Jong-un's half-brother sets off alarms for chemical weapons experts. The post Killing Kim Jong Nam With VX Nerve Agent Crossed a 'Red Line' appeared first on WIRED.

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Massive Bug May Have Leaked User Data From Millions of Sites. So … Change Your Passwords

One of the biggest internet infrastructure companies leaked sensitive data for up to five months. The post Massive Bug May Have Leaked User Data From Millions of Sites. So … Change Your Passwords appeared first on WIRED.

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Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Shows You How to Go Invisible Online

Want to become invisible online? Start with your emails. The post Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Shows You How to Go Invisible Online appeared first on WIRED.

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A Super-Common Crypto Tool Turns Out to Be Super-Insecure

NIST has been warning about vulnerabilities in its SHA-1 cryptographic hash function for years, but some services still use it and the threats are growing. The post A Super-Common Crypto Tool Turns Out to Be Super-Insecure appeared first on WIRED.

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Now Anyone Can Deploy Google’s Troll-Fighting AI

Google subsidiary Jigsaw is now offering developers access to an API for its AI-based detector for abusive comments. The post Now Anyone Can Deploy Google’s Troll-Fighting AI appeared first on WIRED.

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Malware Lets a Drone Steal Data by Watching a Computer’s Blinking LED

Israeli researchers show that innocent LED indicator on your computer can leak your deepest secrets. The post Malware Lets a Drone Steal Data by Watching a Computer’s Blinking LED appeared first on WIRED.

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An Arms Dealer Says Life Under Trump Is a ‘Win-Win’

Business is good, if your business is weapons. The post An Arms Dealer Says Life Under Trump Is a 'Win-Win' appeared first on WIRED.

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Smart City Tech Would Make Military Bases Safer

Opinion: A retired Naval commander explains how sensors and data analysis could make military bases safer and more efficient. The post Smart City Tech Would Make Military Bases Safer appeared first on WIRED.

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The Former Secretary of Defense Outlines the Future of Warfare

The former Secretary of Defense built a bridge between tech and the Pentagon. Here, he talks about its importance in an uncertain time. The post The Former Secretary of Defense Outlines the Future of Warfare appeared first on WIRED.

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Security News This Week: Yahoo Got Hacked Again. No, Seriously

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Yahoo Got Hacked Again. No, Seriously appeared first on WIRED.

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Finding the Right National Security Adviser Won’t Be Easy

After Flynn's resignation, the Trump administration's next pick declined the position. What happens now? The post Finding the Right National Security Adviser Won't Be Easy appeared first on WIRED.

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Android Phone Hacks Could Unlock Millions of Cars

Kaspersky security researchers find missing security safeguards in nine different connected car apps. The post Android Phone Hacks Could Unlock Millions of Cars appeared first on WIRED.

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Leaks Are Totally American—They’re Just Easier Now

President Trump has denounced leakers as "un-American." Actually, some of the founding fathers were well-known whistleblowers. The post Leaks Are Totally American—They’re Just Easier Now appeared first on WIRED.

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Rand McNally Highlight is a unique Bluetooth tracker

We are all unable to have a photographic memory — only a handful of humans have the ability to do so, and these are very, very rare indeed. Well, we are thankful that there is technology which will be able to help us make better decisions while keeping track of our stuff — such as this special Bluetooth tracker from the folks over at Rand McNally. Rand McNally’s latest device, the Highlight, is touted to be a powerful and versatile Bluetooth tracker which enables users to shine a digital spotlight on tagged personal items.

You do not even need to have any kind of Spider sense in order to keep track of your devices, or use a Spider tracker like Spiderman. The Highlight trackers come in the form of decorative disks that measures slightly more than an inch in its diameter, where it will be stuck to valuables in a wide range of ways. The tiny design also makes it a snap to attach the Highlight disks to many important and yet easily misplaced items including a myriad of keys, wallets, laptops, and appliance remotes, be they for the sound system, fan, air conditioner, or even TV.

Stephen Fletcher, CEO of Rand McNally shared, “We developed Highlight to help people stay organized and solve the everyday problem of misplacing items. Life is hectic and Highlight offers a helpful little reminder about your most valuable items when your mind is on other things. It also provides great peace of mind when you travel.”

Using the free Highlight app on iOS or Android-powered devices, you can then connect the handset to these disks. As long as the items are within the Bluetooth range, they can be detected. It also works the other way around, where pressing a button on the Highlight disk will then trigger a user’s misplaced phone and have it emit a sound, how cool is that?

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Encryption Apps Help White House Staffers Leak—and Maybe Break the Law

An encrypted chat app called Confide has taken over Capitol Hill and the White House, but what will mean for transparency? The post Encryption Apps Help White House Staffers Leak—and Maybe Break the Law appeared first on WIRED.

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Software Can’t Fully Fix This Massive New Security Flaw

A new attack cracks a key hacking protection known as address space layout randomization, leaving millions of computers vulnerable. The post Software Can't Fully Fix This Massive New Security Flaw appeared first on WIRED.

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The Best Encrypted Chat App Now Makes Video Calls Too

You're about to be able to turn on new encrypted calling features. But you may also want to turn off one that could leak your metadata. The post The Best Encrypted Chat App Now Makes Video Calls Too appeared first on WIRED.

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Want Secure Elections? Then Maybe Don’t Cut Security Funding

Opinion: Dropping funding for the crucial Election Administration Commission is a particularly bad way to save money. The post Want Secure Elections? Then Maybe Don't Cut Security Funding appeared first on WIRED.

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Edward Snowden’s New Job: Protecting Reporters From Spies

As president of the Freedom of the Press Foundation, Snowden is helping the media beat state-­sponsored hackers and government surveillance. The post Edward Snowden's New Job: Protecting Reporters From Spies appeared first on WIRED.

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Has a Secure Room? Great! Then Use It

A recent public display of high-level diplomacy at the president's resort should have happened in a SCIF instead. The post Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Has a Secure Room? Great! Then Use It appeared first on WIRED.

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Tony Stark Has Jarvis. And Now IBM Has Havyn

What started as a father and son weekend project could revolutionize cybersecurity. The post Tony Stark Has Jarvis. And Now IBM Has Havyn appeared first on WIRED.

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A Guide to Getting Past Customs With Your Digital Privacy Intact

Our rough guide to minimizing data invasion at the American border. The post A Guide to Getting Past Customs With Your Digital Privacy Intact appeared first on WIRED.

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Security News This Week: At Least 76 iOS Apps Are Vulnerable to Attacks

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: At Least 76 iOS Apps Are Vulnerable to Attacks appeared first on WIRED.

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Despite Trump, Silicon Valley’s Pentagon Ties Stay Strong

Tech's relationship with the Trump administration has so far been fraught, but not so in the Pentagon. The post Despite Trump, Silicon Valley's Pentagon Ties Stay Strong appeared first on WIRED.

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The Ninth Circuit Banned Trump’s Ban Because It Hurts Science

The court found that the state had a right to sue because the ban harmed its universities and scientific community. The post The Ninth Circuit Banned Trump's Ban Because It Hurts Science appeared first on WIRED.

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Say Hello to the Super-Stealthy Malware That’s Going Mainstream

Banks are being hit by a type of stealthy malware attack that doesn't leave a file trace. Anyone could be next. The post Say Hello to the Super-Stealthy Malware That’s Going Mainstream appeared first on WIRED.

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Trump’s Cybersecurity Chief Could Be a ‘Voice of Reason’

Homeland security advisor Tom Bossert stands out in Trump's cabinet as a cautious wonk among hotheads. The post Trump's Cybersecurity Chief Could Be a 'Voice of Reason' appeared first on WIRED.

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Beware: Most Mobile VPNs Aren’t as Safe as They Seem

Recent research suggests that many VPNs for Android have privacy and security flaws, and the problem of choosing a reliable VPN goes even further. The post Beware: Most Mobile VPNs Aren't as Safe as They Seem appeared first on WIRED.

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How To Stop Your Smart TV From Spying on You

If your TV is hooked up to the internet, it's probably tracking you somehow. Here's how to get a little bit of control back. The post How To Stop Your Smart TV From Spying on You appeared first on WIRED.

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Want to Keep Hackers Out of Gadgets? Try International Law

Opinion: A Yale cyberlaw expert explains how international law could make it harder for hackers to hamper IoT devices. The post Want to Keep Hackers Out of Gadgets? Try International Law appeared first on WIRED.

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Congress Wants a New Email Privacy Act—But the Next Attorney General Won’t

With surveillance hawk Jeff Sessions about to head up Trump's DOJ, privacy advocates push for a long-overdue bill to lock in digital privacy protections. The post Congress Wants a New Email Privacy Act—But the Next Attorney General Won't appeared first on WIRED.

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Russians Engineer a Brilliant Slot Machine Cheat—And Casinos Have No Fix

Digging through slot machine source code helped a St. Petersburg-based syndicate make off with millions. The post Russians Engineer a Brilliant Slot Machine Cheat---And Casinos Have No Fix appeared first on WIRED.

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Security News This Week: Hackers Play Anti-Trump Song on Local Radio Stations Across the US

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Hackers Play Anti-Trump Song on Local Radio Stations Across the US appeared first on WIRED.

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A Pirate Podcast App Takes on Iran’s Hardline Censors

RadiTo hopes to bring forbidden audio to Iran's growing audience of smartphone users---and stay a step ahead of the country's internet filters. The post A Pirate Podcast App Takes on Iran's Hardline Censors appeared first on WIRED.

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Police Could Get Your Location Data Without a Warrant. That Has to End

Opinion: Lawmakers should craft privacy regulations to ensure protection of citizens' amendment rights. The post Police Could Get Your Location Data Without a Warrant. That Has to End appeared first on WIRED.

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The Warbot Builders of the Middle East Spill Their Secrets

The tech behind new remote-operated 'bots is homebrewed, inelegant---and deadly. The post The Warbot Builders of the Middle East Spill Their Secrets appeared first on WIRED.

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Tech Can Do More to Help Survivors of Abuse. Here’s Where to Start

New research codifies a framework for the type of tools survivors need to protect their digital security and privacy from an abusive intimate partner. The post Tech Can Do More to Help Survivors of Abuse. Here's Where to Start appeared first on WIRED.

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Ransomware Turns to Big Targets—With Even Bigger Fallout

A new generation of ransomware is wreaking havoc, whether you're directly infected or not. The post Ransomware Turns to Big Targets—With Even Bigger Fallout appeared first on WIRED.

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