Category: Computer Security

Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You

Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans.
U.S. Adds Export Restrictions to More Chinese Tech Firms Over Security Concerns

The additions included companies that are customers of Intel and Nvidia, and one firm that was the focus of a New York Times investigation last year.
Leaked War Plans, and the Trouble with Off-channel Messaging

Revelations that President Trump’s inner circle discussed sensitive military details on Signal has jolted Washington. What comes next could also be closely watched by Wall Street.
Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks

The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
How the Crypto Exchange Bybit Lost $1.5 Billion to North Korean Hackers

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month — and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.
How to Back Up All Your Data and Important Documents

Readers worried after Mr. Musk and his team were given access to federal payment systems. Here’s how to back up all your data and documents.
Cyberattack Disrupts Publication of Lee Newspapers Across the U.S.

The media company Lee Enterprises said a “cybersecurity event” had created havoc at dozens of its newspapers, prompting some to publish shorter editions or not print at all.
TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say

No one was injured. The building, which includes a district office of a Wisconsin congressman who has been a critic of TikTok, sustained moderate damage in the fire on Sunday.
TikTok to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday for Its 170 Million American Users

The Chinese-owned company said it would cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they would not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.
On TikTok, Users Thumb Their Noses at Looming Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.
How Donald Trump Went From Calling for a TikTok Ban to Backing Off

In 2020, he moved to ban the Chinese-owned app. Now, he is opposing the Biden administration’s effort to do just that.
Why Democrats’ Version of ‘Stop the Steal’ Isn’t Taking Off

A movement by some Democratic voters to investigate the results of the 2024 presidential election mirrors a push by Republicans in 2020. But it’s struggling.