They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird
Stefan Thomas lost the password to an encrypted USB drive holding 7,002 bitcoins. One team of hackers believes they can unlock it—if […]
Tag: Security
The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media
Hamas has threatened to broadcast videos of hostage executions. With the war between Israel and Hamas poised to enter a new phase, […]
The 23andMe User Data Leak May Be Far Worse Than Believed
With the Israel-Hamas war intensifying by the day, many people are desperate for accurate information about the conflict. Getting it has proven […]
The Dangerous Mystery of Hamas’ Missing ‘Suicide Drones’
When Hamas launched its attacks against Israel on October 7, it unleashed a flood of rockets as cover, while militants streamed through […]
Citing Hamas, the US Wants to Treat Crypto “Mixers” as Suspected Money Launderers
Hamas and militant groups’ use of cryptocurrency, while significant, pales in comparison to the amount of cryptocurrency used by other illicit actors. […]
Palo Alto expands cloud security platform
Palo Alto Networks has bolstered its cloud security software with features that help customers quickly spot suspicious behaviors and trace security issues […]
Who’s Responsible for the Gaza Hospital Explosion? Here’s Why It’s Hard to Know What’s Real
Today, the Times reported that US officials said they have “multiple strands of intelligence,” including infrared satellite imagery, indicating that the deadly […]
Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse
X is promoting Community Notes to solve its disinformation problems, but some former employees and people who currently contribute notes say it’s […]
Elon Musk’s Main Tool for Fighting Disinformation on X Is Making the Problem Worse, Insiders Claim
On Saturday, the official Israel account on X posted a picture of what looks like a child’s bedroom with blood covering the […]
They Supported Air Strike Victims. Then They Were Doxed and Arrested
Since taking power in a coup two years ago, Myanmar’s military junta has suppressed people’s rights, cracked down on opposition, and used […]