This Is the Group That’s Been Swatting US Universities
WIRED spoke to a self-proclaimed leader of an online group called Purgatory, which charged as little as $20 to call in fake threats against schools.
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The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived
Cybercriminals are increasingly using generative AI tools to fuel their attacks, with new research finding instances of AI being used to develop ransomware.
Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range.
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location
A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps are—knowingly or not—being used to collect your information behind the scenes.
How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.
The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real
The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down.
New DC Gov’t Relations Firm Launches to Champion Frontier Tech Companies
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today marks the official launch of Washington Office, a new DC-based strategy firm that aims to redefine government relations by focusing on frontier tech that powers the national interest. Specifically, Washington Office (W.O.) will serve as the DC team for startups and leading companies working to harness emerging technology – including artificial intelligence, autonomous…
Quectel ontvangt prestigieuze Fortress Cybersecurity Award voor uitzonderlijke bijdragen aan IoT-beveiliging
VANCOUVER, Brits Columbia–(MartechXpert)(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quectel Wireless Solutions, een wereldwijde leverancier van IoT-oplossingen, kondigt verheugd aan dat het is uitgeroepen als winnaar van de 2024 Fortress Cybersecurity Award door de Business Intelligence Group. De Fortress Cybersecurity Awards bekronen ‘s werelds toonaangevende bedrijven en personen die vooroplopen op het gebied van innovatie in cyberbeveiliging. De winnaars worden geselecteerd…
Enhanced Experian Ascend Technology Platform Transforms Software For Credit, Fraud And Analytics
(BUSINESS WIRE ) — As companies around the globe grapple with an accelerated pace of change and seek ways to optimize their businesses, Experian® is ushering in a new era of simplification, scalability and automation through the debut of new enhancements to its cloud-based Experian Ascend Technology PlatformTM. Now, Experian’s award-winning platform brings together software…
Decentralized Identity: Your Data, Your Way
In today’s data-driven world, our online footprints hold immense value. From social media interactions to shopping habits, companies collect and analyze vast amounts of personal information. But what if you could control who has access to this data? Decentralized identity (DID) emerges as a revolutionary concept empowering users to manage their digital identities in a…