Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
lorenzofb@vice.comLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai is a senior staff writer at VICE Motherboard, where he covers hacking, cybersecurity, and privacy. You can contact Lorenzo securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, on Wickr/Telegram/Wire @lorenzofb, or via email at lorenzofb@vice.com
Inside Ukraine’s Decentralized Cyber Army
A loose group of thousands of technologists and hackers is attacking Russian services and websites—and scoring significant wins.
Ex-CIA Hacker Convicted for ‘One of the Most Damaging Acts of Espionage in American History’
Joshua Schulte, who worked for a CIA hacking team, is facing a maximum of 80 years in prison.
Seth Green NFT Theft Part of Multimillion-Dollar Scam Campaign, Investigator Says
A blockchain sleuth was able to trace the funds obtained through the sale of Seth Green's stolen NFTs.
Alleged Hunter Biden Leak Shows iCloud Can Be iPhone Security’s Weak Link
iCloud doesn’t have to be dangerous, as long as you use the right precautions and security mechanisms.
Hackers Say They Can Unlock and Start Honda Cars Remotely
They key fobs of several Honda models have a flaw that could allow hackers to unlock and start the cars.
Apple Announces 'Extreme' Privacy Mode for Targets of Government Spyware
The company will allow high-risk users to turn off certain features that make them more vulnerable to spyware such as that made by NSO Group.
Bug Bounty Platform’s Employee Abused Internal Access to Steal Bounties
A HackerOne employee took advantage of their access to internal systems to submit duplicate reports and collect bounties.
Tornado Cash Is Crypto Hackers’ Favorite Way to Cash Out, But Experts Say It Can Be Traced
Tornado Cash has become the go-to service for hackers and crypto thieves, but its creators say it's merely a privacy tool that they can't control.
Russian Spy Tried to Infiltrate The Hague as an Intern, Here’s His Cover Story
The spy's bizarre and bizarrely elaborate fake life story somehow helped him land a prestigious posting.
Wave of Discord Hacks Is Making the Crypto Crash More Painful for Investors
Dozens of hacks have targeted NFT project Discords in recent weeks amid a crypto crash that's only getting worse.
Hacker Advertises ‘Crappy’ Ransomware on Instagram
An unknown hacker who is likely to be from a “lower-tier” ransomware group used the social media app to entice potential customers.
Russia's Yandex Is Removing Borders From Its Maps App
As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin openly discusses dreams of expansion, Russia’s big tech company removes all borders from its maps app.