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Tech

Researchers Find ‘Backdoor’ in Encrypted Police and Military Radios

07.24.23

By Joseph Cox
Tech

Hackers Hijacked ASUS Software Updates to Install Backdoors on Thousands of Computers

03.25.19

By Kim Zetter
Tech

The Worst Hack in Science Fiction Has Allegedly Already Happened in Real Life

10.04.18

By Jason Koebler and Joseph Cox
Tech

How to Turn a Pair of Glasses Into an AI-Fooling Spy Tool

12.19.17

By Jordan Pearson
Tech

Internal Kaspersky Investigation Says NSA Worker’s Computer Was Infested with Malware

11.16.17

By Kim Zetter
Tech

OnePlus Phones Were Shipped With a Hidden Backdoor

11.14.17

By Louise Matsakis
Tech

A Malicious ‘Pokémon GO’ App Is Installing Backdoors on Android Devices

07.09.16

By Janus Rose
Food

Inside the World’s Smallest Bar

06.04.16

By Alberto Mucci
Tech

Judge: Order to Compel Apple Has Been ‘Unenforceable’ All Along

03.23.16

By Sarah Jeong
Tech

Apple’s Software Chief Denies Creating an iPhone Backdoor for Any Government

03.16.16

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Tech

Amazon Will Restore Device Encryption After Backlash

03.05.16

By Kate Conger
Tech

If Apple Creates an iPhone Backdoor, It Immediately Becomes a Hacking Target

02.27.16

By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai

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Gaming

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Gaming

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By Ana Valens
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Gaming

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Gaming

GOG Rescues Classic ‘Star Wars’ Games for May the 4th Celebration – They Are on Sale Now

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