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The Devin Nunes Memo: Reading Between the Lines

The Devin Nunes memo that purports to show improper surveillance practices is out—and national security experts say it falls far short of the hype.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/devin-nunes-memo-carter-page-surveillance

Winter Olympic Cyberattacks Have Already Started—and May Not Be Over

Two state-sponsored hacking operations are plaguing Pyeongchang, with murky motivations and no clear endgame.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/pyeongchang-winter-olympics-cyberattacks

'Jackpotting' ATM Hack Comes to the United States

The "jackpotting" ATM attack drained tens of millions of dollars worldwide before landing in the United States.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/jackpotting-atm-hacks

If Robert Mueller Is Fired, the Russia Probe Could Continue

The special counsel is under attack, but if Robert Mueller gets fired, the investigation into Trump’s Russia ties and obstruction of justice could keep going.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/heres-what-happens-if-magnificent-bastard-mueller-gets-fired

Cryptocurrency Scams Like Prodeum Are Just Straight-Up Trolling at This Point

US regulators and Facebook are finally coming for bogus ICOs.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/cryptocurrency-scams-ico-trolling

Chrome Extension Malware Has Evolved

While helpful and creative, Chrome extensions have also become a new playground for hackers intent on stealing your data.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/chrome-extension-malware

Strava Data Heat Maps Expose Military Base Locations Around the World

The US military is reexamining security policies after fitness tracker data shared on social media revealed bases and patrol routes
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/strava-heat-map-military-bases-fitness-trackers-privacy

Dutch Spies Snooped on Russia's Elite Hackers, and More Security News This Week

The Doomsday Clock, #ReleaseTheMemo, and more of the week's top security news.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/security-roundup-dutch-spies-snooped-on-russias-elite-hackers

Robert Mueller's Russia Investigation Includes at Least One Facebook Employee Interview

As special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation grows, at least one Facebook employee who worked alongside the 2016 Trump campaign has been pulled into the probe.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/robert-mueller-russia-investigation-facebook

Your Sloppy Bitcoin Drug Deals Will Haunt You for Years

Scouring the blockchain, researchers found years-old evidence tying Silk Road transaction to users' public accounts.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/bitcoin-drug-deals-silk-road-blockchain

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