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 routesSource: 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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