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texas school shooting May 27, 2022

We Already Turned Schools Into FortressesKids are dying anyway.

By Alex Yablon

security Apr. 9, 2020

Is It Safe to Use Zoom?The video-call software has seen enormous growth and has had its many security issues exposed.

By Brian Feldman

privacy Apr. 6, 2020

Schools Might Start to Ban Zoom Over Privacy ConcernsAmid reports of virtual classrooms getting hijacked by racist trolls, schools in New York may look to host online lessons elsewhere.

By Hannah Gold

tiktok Jan. 8, 2020

Does TikTok Have a Major Security Problem?The video-sharing app, popular among teens, says it has fixed its network vulnerabilities.

By Hannah Gold

nikki haley Nov. 21, 2019

Haley Used Unsecured Emails for Classified Info Because She Lost Her PasswordIf she runs for president, will she face “Lock her up!” chants?

By Ed Kilgore

security Aug. 30, 2019

Google Found Huge Holes in iOS Security (It’s Fixed Now)The discoveries pose new questions about how secure iOS really is.

By Brian Feldman

cardi b July 31, 2019

Cardi B Cancels Indianapolis Concert After Security ThreatPolice have said an investigation is ongoing.

By Anne Victoria Clark

security Mar. 21, 2019

Facebook Stored Passwords Insecurely for YearsFacebook employees could have easily accessed the login info for hundreds of millions of users.

By Brian Feldman

cybersecurity Feb. 28, 2019

Cops’ Favorite Phone Hacking Tool Is Being Sold on eBayThe Cellebrite UFED promises to help law enforcement crack into suspects’ phones. If you have $100 and an eBay account, you can now do the same.

By Jake Swearingen

government shutdown Jan. 16, 2019

Pelosi Strongly Suggests That Trump Postpone State of the UnionThere’s no reason the House should have to host Trump’s televised speech, particularly when he’s shut down the government.

By Ed Kilgore

holiday hacking Dec. 21, 2018

Hackers Celebrate Holidays With Fake Amazon, Apple Receipt AttacksThe cyberwar on Christmas.

By Jake Swearingen

strat investigates Nov. 5, 2018

How Did a Smart Doorbell Scare Off Home Intruders?“Get away from the door!”

By The Editors

hacking Oct. 12, 2018

Good News! The Enormous Facebook Data Breach Only Has 30 Million Victims!The company is working with the FBI to investigate.

By Brian Feldman

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Should You Spy on Your House With a Smart-Home Camera?We never thought we would need a camera in our home — our cat would be fine without us — but found the Yi Dome to be surprisingly comforting.

By Jamie Burke

this thing’s incredible June 15, 2018

The Only Sports Lock I’ve Never Forgotten the Combination ToI’ve had it for three years — which is a new personal record.

By Logan Sachon

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Amazon Now Offering Home Security Starter PacksFor less than $1,000, Amazon will set up a security system for you.

By Jake Swearingen

this thing’s incredible Mar. 26, 2018

The Jewelry Safe I Learned About From My AccountantIn the event of a natural (or even not so natural) disaster.

By Jinnie Lee

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Nearly Every Computer Made Since 1995 Is Dangerously Flawed. This Is Why.For more than two decades, computer chips have been built with this shockingly dangerous vulnerability — and it’s going to take years to fix.

By Jake Swearingen

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Google Offers ‘Advanced Protection’ for the Most at-Risk UsersJust because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not trying to hack you.

By Jake Swearingen

politics Oct. 3, 2017

Here’s How Much Betsy DeVos’s ‘Extremely Unusual’ Security Detail Could CostShe has an around-the-clock team of U.S. marshals.

By Lisa Ryan

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If You’re an Immigrant, Homeland Security Is Going to Need Your Twitter HandleAll immigrants will be required to turn over their social-media handles to the Department of Homeland Security, per a new policy.

By Paris Martineau

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NGO Director Convicted on Terrorism Charges for Refusing to Give Up PasswordsA British court ruling sets a concerning precedent.

By Brian Feldman

meanwhile in the hamptons Aug. 1, 2017

Hamptons Summer Parties Are Now Reportedly Enlisting Counterterrorism PoliceExtra protection for the posh getaway.

By Gabriella Paiella

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Update Your iOS Now to Fix a Major Security FlawThis exploit allows anyone within Wi-Fi range to take complete control of your phone.

By Jake Swearingen

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A Former NSA Lawyer Explains Why Border Phone Searches Are a Waste of TimeIt’s inefficient and yields bad intelligence.

By Brian Feldman

security Apr. 21, 2017

The Campus Security Director Who Fears a Mass Shooting“That is the kind of disaster that keeps us up at night. We have an open campus. There’s no fencing because it’s a welcoming environment.”

As told to Alexa Tsoulis-Reay

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Your 2-Step, 14-Word Guide to Comprehensive Digital SecurityIt’s a scary time out there for computer security — but the tools to protect your privacy are easier to implement than you might expect.

By Jake Swearingen

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D.C. Prosecutors to Pull Data From 100 Phones Taken Amid Inauguration ArrestsOver 200 people were arrested and charged with felony rioting in January.

By Madison Malone Kircher

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Enormous Corporate Database Leaks Info of 33 Million PeopleA Dun & Bradstreet database has been leaked to the web, filled with incredibly detailed information.

By Jake Swearingen

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Just How Safe Does That HTTPS Green Padlock Keep You?Just because you see that green padlock at the top of your browser, don’t assume you’re completely safe.

By Jake Swearingen

select all Feb. 27, 2017

How a Plush Toy Exposed Millions of Voice Messages Between Kids and ParentsA message you can hug, but probably shouldn’t.

By Jake Swearingen

potus in the city Feb. 23, 2017

At $25 Million, Trump’s NYC Security Bill Is Cheaper Than First EstimatedThe NYPD Commissioner updated lawmakers on the revised number — about $10 million less than first requested.

By Jen Kirby

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How to Keep Your Smartphone Safe While Entering the United StatesDon’t want a customs agent looking through your Twitter DMs? Here’s how.

By Jake Swearingen

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How to Build Donald Trump a Trump-Proof PhoneHow to protect the commander-in-chief from himself.

By Jake Swearingen

select all Jan. 25, 2017

Why It Matters That Trump Is Still Using an Insecure PhoneThe Secret Service would prefer that he use a phone with military-grade encryption and almost none of the standard features.

By Brian Feldman

select all Jan. 20, 2017

Is WhatsApp Safe to Use? (Yes, But Use Signal Anyway)There’s no back door into the system.

By Brian Feldman

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How to Safely Enjoy All That Free Subway Wi-FiNearly every underground subway station is now wired for free Wi-Fi. Here’s how to use it without worry.

By Jake Swearingen

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Yahoo Reveals It Was the Victim of the Largest Data Breach in History — AgainTime to ditch Yahoo once and for all.

By Jake Swearingen

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Former Employee Says It’s Still Insanely Easy for Anyone at Uber to Track YouThe former forensic investigator is suing the company after he repeatedly spoke out against the company’s privacy policies.

By Madison Malone Kircher

Nov. 7, 2016

The NYPD Is Going to Deploy ‘the Largest Election Detail’ Ever on TuesdayAnd not to read too much into things, but the Clinton campaign canceled its fireworks display.

By Jen Kirby

select all Nov. 1, 2016

Use Windows? Disable Flash Right NowA massive vulnerability in Windows was revealed by Google, of all companies.

By Jake Swearingen

Oct. 24, 2016

Security Warning: Update Your iPhone’s iOS Now. Like, Right Now.A security hole could let someone do serious damage to your iPhone.

By Jake Swearingen

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How to Get Google to Stop Personally Tracking YouKeep your personal business yours, even while using Google.

By Jake Swearingen

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Can You Be Online Without Leaving Any Digital Fingerprints?We talked to a security expert about whether true anonymity is possible in 2016.

By Jake Swearingen

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The Most Important Thing You’ll Read Today: How to Use a Password ManagerEven if you’ve got the strongest password in the world, it’s no good if you reuse it across multiple sites. Here’s how to stop.

By Jake Swearingen

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