New, more sophisticated attacks are targeting Uighurs’ phones — even iPhones and even abroad, security researchers say. They warn that foreigners could be next.
Tag: Computer Security
Egypt Is Using Apps to Track and Target Its Citizens, Report Says
A cybersecurity firm says evidence suggests the Egyptian government carried out cyberattacks on journalists, academics, lawyers and rights activists.
Facebook Encryption Eyed in Fight Against Online Child Sex Abuse
The debate over privacy in the digital age increasingly pits tech companies against law enforcement agencies as explicit imagery explodes.
Ecuador Investigates Data Breach of Up to 20 Million People
The trove of personal details was found on an unsecured server in Florida, though it was unclear whether anyone had gained access to the information.
Giant Hacking Attack in Bulgaria Raises Suspicion of Russian Meddling
Whoever was responsible, experts say, the episode raised serious concerns about the state of Bulgaria’s cybersecurity.
5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook
Here’s how victims are hooked, and what Facebook and the United States military say they can (and cannot) do about it.
5 Million Bulgarians Have Their Personal Data Stolen in Hack
The data of more than five million people was stolen from Bulgaria’s tax agency. Someone emailed a claim of responsibility to news outlets, writing, “The state of your cybersecurity is a parody.”
Dark Web Drug Sellers Dodge Police Crackdowns
The notorious Silk Road site was shut down in 2013. Others have followed. But the online trafficking of illegal narcotics hasn’t abated.
Australian Who Tested Rockets on His Farm for ISIS Gets 9-Year Sentence
Prosecutors said Haisem Zahab sent his findings to the Islamic State through an encrypted messaging app.
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen N.S.A. Tool Wreaks Havoc
American cities are being hijacked with an N.S.A. cyberweapon that has already done billions of dollars in damage overseas. The N.S.A. will say nothing.