Category: security

For real this time. Its sister conference, Black Hat, has also been called off.source:https://www.wired.com/story/defcon-is-canceled

Thank a tiny change to a software development kit for widespread crashes Wednesday, including the Spotify and TikTok apps.source:https://www.wired.com

GitHub Advanced Security will help automatically spot potential security problems in the world's biggest open source platform.source:https://www.wired

The system's use of GPS data could let hackers pinpoint who reports a positive diagnosis.source:https://www.wired.com/story/india-covid-19-contract-tr

CAM4 has taken the server offline, but not before it leaked 7TB of user data.source:https://www.wired.com/story/cam4-adult-cam-data-leak-7tb

As contact tracing plans firm up, the tech giants are sharing new details for their framework—and a potential app interface.source:https://www.w

A recent infection, which managed to plunder a company's network within hours, demonstrates why the malware has become so prevalent.source:https://www

Plus: A malicious GIF, Android malware, and more of the week's top security news.source:https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-spies-eventbot-nso-group

Sneaky developers are charging big bucks for basic apps. Here's how to spot a scam in sheep's clothing.source:https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-flee

The nonprofit has identified hundreds of profiles that espouse hate, with little attempt from the gaming platform to stop them.source:https://www.wire