security
Libraries Are Beefing Up Security After a Series of Violent Threats
Some librarians are trying to protect patrons without increasing the presence of police and security guards.
When School Superintendents Market Surveillance Cameras
Michael Fox, a superintendent for a small New Jersey school district, sent dozens of sales pitches and coordinated closely with Verkada sales reps to hawk smart security cameras.
‘The Least Safe Day’: Rollout of Gun-Detecting AI Scanners in Schools Has Been a ‘Cluster,’ Emails Show
Evolv Technology promises an “AI-based weapons screening system” offering a “line-free” experience. The reality is much different.
Renowned Hacker Mudge Turns Twitter Whistleblower, Alleges Massive Security Issues
Mudge says he found that Twitter virtually didn't monitor for insider threats, that employees turned off security updates, and that the company's data centers ran out of date software.
BMW Wants to Charge for Heated Seats. These Grey Market Hackers Will Fix That.
A vibrant community of BMW “coders” has modified the luxury vehicles for years. Now they’re ready to unlock BMW’s controversial heated seat subscription.
Apple Killed My Precious iPod. Can an iPad Mini Be My New Everyday Messaging Device?
Apple killed the iPod, so I had to find an alternative. I tested an iPad Mini to see if it was up to the job.
NYC Mayor Considering a Subway Security System That Can’t Differentiate Between a Laptop and a Handgun
Evolv Technology’s weapons detectors are already used in sports arenas and other venues—and sometimes can’t differentiate everyday objects from guns.
Russia Did Not Expect Ukraine to Fight This Hard, Western Officials Say
“They've stirred up a hornet's nest and they've also underestimated the capacity of the Ukrainians to fight,” said one official.
WhatsApp Co-Founder Is the New Acting CEO of Signal
Brian Acton is taking over as Moxie Marlinspike steps down as Signal's CEO.
Former OnlyFans Employees Could Access Users’ and Models' Personal Information
Addresses, passports, bank statements and other sensitive personal data were viewable, long after leaving the company.
Why People Won't Do the One Simple Thing that Protects Them Online
Multifactor authentication is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself online. So why don’t people use it?
Finance Giant Plaid Paid People $500 for Their Employer Payroll Logins
The offer was part of an internal test at Plaid. If people’s employers didn't provide permission, Plaid may run afoul of U.S. hacking laws.