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Russia-Backed Media Outlets Are Under Fire in the US—but Still Trusted Worldwide

The US government says outlets like RT work closely with Russian intelligence, and platforms have removed or banned their content. But they’re still influential all around the world.
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Iranian Hackers Tried to Give Hacked Trump Campaign Emails to Dems

Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager

Thousands of beepers and two-way radios exploded in attacks against Hezbollah, but mainstream consumer devices like smartphones aren’t likely to be weaponized the same way.

Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?

Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.

The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers

At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.

Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares

Apple is launching its first stand-alone password manager app in iOS 18. Here’s what you need to know.

A Creative Trick Makes ChatGPT Spit Out Bomb-Making Instructions

Plus: New evidence emerges about who may have helped 9/11 hijackers, UK police arrest a teen in connection with an attack on London’s transit system, and Poland’s spyware scandal enters a new phase.

Apple Vision Pro’s Eye Tracking Exposed What People Type

The Vision Pro uses 3D avatars on calls and for streaming. These researchers used eye tracking to work out the passwords and PINs people typed with their avatars.

Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here’s How It Actually Works

Private Cloud Compute is an entirely new kind of infrastructure that, Apple’s Craig Federighi tells WIRED, allows your personal data to be “hermetically sealed inside of a privacy bubble.”

What You Need to Know About Grok AI and Your Privacy

xAI’s generative AI tool, Grok AI, is unhinged compared to its competitors. It’s also scooping up a ton of data that people post on X. Here’s how to keep your posts out of Grok—and why you should.

How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’

Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google.

How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam

In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here’s what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox.

A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better

The messaging standard promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS. Android has had it for years, but now iPhones are getting it too.

AI Is Your Coworker Now. Can You Trust It?

Generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are becoming part of everyday business life. But they come with privacy and security considerations you should know about.

Walkie-Talkies Explode in New Attack on Hezbollah

In a second attack on Hezbollah members, two-way radios detonated around Lebanon on Wednesday, causing injuries and multiple deaths.

Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk

Musk’s now-deleted post questioning why no one has attempted to assassinate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris renews concerns over his work for the US government—and potential to inspire extremist violence.

‘Terrorgram’ Charges Show US Has Had Tools to Crack Down on Far-Right Terrorism All Along

The federal indictment of two alleged members of the Terrorgram Collective, a far-right cell accused of inspiring “lone wolf” attacks, reveals the US is now using a “forgotten” legal strategy.

Hackers Threaten to Leak Planned Parenthood Data

Plus: Kaspersky’s US business sold, Nigerian sextortion scammers jailed, and Europe’s controversial encryption plans return.

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