Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman| Date: Sat, 10 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: A DOGE operative’s laptop reportedly gets infected with malware, Grok AI is used to “undress” women on X, a school software company’s ransomware nightmare returns, and more.
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Credit to Author: Caroline Haskins| Date: Fri, 09 May 2025 17:12:18 +0000
A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport.
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Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 06 May 2025 20:24:44 +0000
A new analysis of TM Signal’s source code appears to show that the app sends users’ message logs in plaintext. At least one top Trump administration official used the app.
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Credit to Author: Caroline Haskins| Date: Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehicle—not just those in the front seats.
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Credit to Author: Kate O’Flaherty| Date: Thu, 01 May 2025 13:56:35 +0000
People are using ChatGPT’s new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at risk—unless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself.
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Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0000
WhatsApp’s AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.
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Credit to Author: Dell Cameron| Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features.
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Credit to Author: Matt Burgess, Andrew Couts| Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: Cybercriminals stole a record-breaking fortune from US residents and businesses in 2024, and Google performs its final flip-flop in its yearslong quest to kill tracking cookies.
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Credit to Author: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Katie Drummond| Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:28:33 +0000
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts explain how to prepare for travel to and from the United States—and how to stay safe.
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Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess| Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
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