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Why traditional metrics are giving CISOs a false sense of security

Counting scans and alerts isn’t security progress—it's masking unresolved vulnerabilities and rising cyber risk.

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CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The Quizlet flashcards, which WIRED found through basic Google searches, seem to include sensitive information about gat...

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This new ‘laughing rat’ malware will steal your data and hack your systems — and then laugh at you while doing it

CrystalX RAT comes with a handful of prankware, allowing hackers to tease their victims as they steal their data.

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‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran’s Threats on US Tech, Trump’s Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop

In this episode, we discuss Iran’s threats to target US tech firms, gear up for the midterm elections, and get a scene r...

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Here’s What Can Happen When the US Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites

As strikes continue on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the real danger isn’t the explosion, but what happens if critical safe...

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‘This rootkit is highly persistent; a standard factory reset will not remove it’: “NoVoice” Android malware on Google Play infects 50 apps across 2.3 million devices, here’s what we know

NoVoice can clone people's WhatsApp accounts on different devices, experts warn.

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‘By replacing a legitimate update with a malicious one, they turned the product’s update flow into a malware distribution channel’: Experts find flaw in TrueConf video conferencing tool used by governments, military

Sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign recently uncovered targeting government entities in Southeast Asia.

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‘Spending more on AI is not the same as creating value’: New study claims firms are ready to spend big on AI, but are afraid to take the first step

Companies are committed to investing in AI, but they need to address workforces, security and data first, study finds.

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Unmasking the Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdown

A WIRED analysis of DHS records identified dozens of specialized federal agents who used force against US civilians duri...

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This iOS 18 patch could protect your device from a vicious malware strain — here’s why you need it now

Apple has patched iOS 18 to protect users from the DarkSword malware, even if they have an older device.