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Thinking of reporting someone’s lockdown behaviour? Think again

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Thinking of reporting someone’s lockdown behaviour? Think again

By Matt Burgess

Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic

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Vote by Mail Isn't Perfect. But It's Essential in a Pandemic

By Lily Hay Newman

Clever Crypto Could Save Privacy in Contact-Tracing Apps

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Clever Crypto Could Save Privacy in Contact-Tracing Apps

By Andy Greenberg

A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks

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A Cheap 3D Printer Can Trick Smartphone Fingerprint Locks

By Lily Hay Newman

The Defense Production Act Won’t Fix the US Mask Shortage

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The Defense Production Act Won’t Fix the US Mask Shortage

By Elias Groll

This Map Shows the Global Spread of Zero-Day Hacking

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This Map Shows the Global Spread of Zero-Day Hacking

By Andy Greenberg

A Notorious Spyware Vendor Wants to Track Covid-19 Spread

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A Notorious Spyware Vendor Wants to Track Covid-19 Spread

By Brian Barrett

A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam

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A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam

By Lily Hay Newman

So Wait, How Encrypted Are Zoom Meetings Really?

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So Wait, How Encrypted Are Zoom Meetings Really?

By Lily Hay Newman

The Zoom Privacy Backlash Is Only Getting Started

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The Zoom Privacy Backlash Is Only Getting Started

By Lily Hay Newman

Police are totally confused by the UK’s coronavirus lockdown laws

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Police are totally confused by the UK’s coronavirus lockdown laws

By Nicole Kobie

Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic

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Online Credit Card Skimmers Are Thriving During the Pandemic

By Lily Hay Newman

The mysterious final voyage of the Alta, Ireland’s doomed ghost ship

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The mysterious final voyage of the Alta, Ireland’s doomed ghost ship

By Matt Burgess

Chinese Hacking Surges Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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Chinese Hacking Surges Amid Coronavirus Crisis

By Brian Barrett

Google Bans Infowars Android App Over Coronavirus Claims

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Google Bans Infowars Android App Over Coronavirus Claims

By Lily Hay Newman

A Twitch Streamer Is Exposing Coronavirus Scams Live

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A Twitch Streamer Is Exposing Coronavirus Scams Live

By Cecilia D'Anastasio

The Race to Turn Hotels Into Coronavirus Hospitals

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The Race to Turn Hotels Into Coronavirus Hospitals

By Brian Barrett

Google Removes Adware-Laced Kids' Apps From Play Store

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Google Removes Adware-Laced Kids' Apps From Play Store

By Lily Hay Newman

Ransomware Groups Pledge Not to Hit Hospitals Amid Pandemic

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Ransomware Groups Pledge Not to Hit Hospitals Amid Pandemic

By Brian Barrett

WhatsApp Is at the Center of Coronavirus Response

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WhatsApp Is at the Center of Coronavirus Response

By Lily Hay Newman