Jackson County hit by ransomware, declares state of emergency
Jackson County has suffered “significant disruptions within its IT systems,” and its offices are closed.
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Google patches critical vulnerability for Androids with Qualcomm chips
Google has issued patches for 28 security vulnerabilities, including a critical patch for Androids with Qualcomm chips.
Read MoreThe Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Wearables (2024)
Credit to Author: Medea Giordano| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
Read MoreDuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to Data Brokers
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Privacy-focused company DuckDuckGo is launching a tool to remove data from people-search websites, a VPN, and an identity theft restoration service.
Read MoreTrump Loyalists Kill Vote on US Wiretap Program
Credit to Author: Dell Cameron| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:15:05 +0000
An attempt to reauthorize Section 702, the so-called crown jewel of US spy powers, failed for a third time in the House of Representatives after former president Donald Trump criticized the law.
Read MoreHow to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess, Reece Rogers| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more.
Read MoreSection 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold.
Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold.