FBI agents visited my home about an article I wrote, and now I can't go to Mexico
Mexico formally requested the FBI's help in seeking answers about one of my stories. Having federal agents on my doorstep sparked my own years-long effort to pry information out of the FBI to explain why it came to my house to begin with.
this week in security — february 22 2026 edition
Ivanti cuts cost security, Copilot AI bug summarized confidential emails, ATM jackpotting hacks on the rise, surveillance firms tapping vehicle data, and more.
this week in security — february 15 2026 edition
Coupang's breach blamed on management, Trenchant boss stole exploits that could hack 'millions' of computers, Ring and Nest face doorbell surveillance backlash, Windows zero-days, efforts to renew U.S. spy law stall, and more.
How tech giants track you across the web, even if you don't use their apps
Ad tech giants use near-invisible "pixels" on web pages to track what you do online, even if you don't have an account or use their apps. Thankfully, there is a solution.
Apple's Lockdown Mode: Once an 'extreme' security protection, now a necessity for Americans
An optional "extreme" security feature that Apple has baked-in to modern iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches has passed a significant real-world test.
this week in security — february 8 2026 edition
Moltbook security lapse on launch, China hijacked Notepad++ updates for months, DHS demands tech firms unmask Trump critics, many data breaches, and more.
New survey reveals how security researchers and journalists experience legal and criminal threats
Over 100 security researchers and journalists answered our survey and told us how they experienced threats for doing their work. Here are some of the top takeaways.
this week in security — february 1 2026 edition
ShinyHunters' new hacking campaign targets 100 companies, AI app and toy spilled users' data, a pig-butchering scammer blows the whistle, Salt Typhoon hacked U.K. politicians' phones for years, and more.
Another huge leak of passwords is the tip of the infostealing iceberg
An unprotected database that spilled 149 million usernames and passwords to the web shines new light on how infostealing malware powers cybercrime.
this week in security — january 25 2026 edition
DHS memo challenges Fourth Amendment, DOGE may have misused Social Security data, Russia's Sandworm blamed for failed Poland power outage, and more.
this week in security — january 18 2026 edition
FBI searches journalist's home, Flock redaction errors expose police targets, millions of headphones at risk of eavesdropping, a slew of 10/10 bugs, and more.
TriZetto failed to stop hackers stealing Americans' health data for a year
The health tech giant, which supports 200 million people, said hackers accessed sensitive personal and health data, and is now sending data breach notices.
