Papers, please: Age verification laws threaten everyone's online security and privacy
Laws that require adults to upload their driver's licenses or passports to access apps, websites, and VPNs will make the entire web less safe.
this week in security — march 8 edition 2026
Iran's cyber army is largely quiet, U.S. CBP tracks people with ad data, Meta sued over gross smart glasses, half of zero-days found in enterprise tech, and more.
A beginner's guide to analyzing the network traffic of apps and websites
In 2025, journalist Zack Whittaker found three popular apps were leaking sensitive user data. This is how he uses network analysis tools like Burp Suite to understand how apps and websites work and share your data. This is how you can, too.
this week in security — march 1 2026 edition
U.S. deems Anthropic national security supply chain risk, CISA's acting director replaced, Marquis sues SonicWall over data breach, new Wi-Fi attack, and more.
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.
