The now-patched flaws found in the popular internet-connected baby bed underscore the importance of getting security…
Author: Lily Hay Newman
The Pentagon Hasn’t Fixed Basic Cybersecurity Blind Spots
Five years ago, the Department of Defense set dozens of security hygiene goals. A new report…
Signal Threatens to Leave the US If EARN IT Act Passes
Plus: WhatsApp updates, a ransomware scheme, and more of the week's top security news.
Vote by Mail Isn’t Perfect. But It’s Essential in a Pandemic
Despite Donald Trump's invective, the spread of Covid-19 has made the expansion of absentee voting critical.
A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks
With a budget of just $2,000, researchers could fool biometric scanners 80 percent of the time.
A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam
The Safari vulnerabilities have been patched, but they would have given an alarming amount of access.
So Wait, How Encrypted Are Zoom Meetings Really?
The service's mixed messages have frustrated cryptographers, as the US government and other sensitive organizations increasingly…
The Zoom Privacy Backlash Is Only Getting Started
A class action lawsuit. Rampant zoombombing. And as of today, two new zero-day vulnerabilities.
Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic
As brick and mortars close due to the novel coronavirus, thieves have increasingly targeted digital checkout.
Google Bans Infowars Android App Over Coronavirus Claims
Apple kicked Alex Jones out of the App Store in 2018. The Google Play Store has…