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  • Sep 4, 2024 · 2 min

    Introducing WIRED's Gadget Lab!

    Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech from the WIRED team. On WIRED's Gadget Lab, you'll find hosts Lauren Goode and Michael Calore tackling the biggest questions in the world of tech with knowledgeable WIRED reporters. You can expect the best of WIRED's breaking news and tech analysis right here in this feed. Listen to WIRED's Gadget Lab: <a href="https://listen.wired.com/YDai_aaZ">https://listen.wired.com/YD

  • Sep 4, 2024 · 2 min

    Introducing WIRED Politics Lab!

    Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech and politics from the WIRED team.   Join host Leah Feiger and a rotation of guests as they guide you through the exciting, challenging, and sometimes entertaining vortex of internet extremism, conspiracies, and disinformation on WIRED Politics Lab. You can find the information needed to lift the fog of disinformation we find ourselves in everyday right on this feed. L

  • Jul 31, 2024 · 8 min

    A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security

    This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act would mandate penetration testing for federally certified voting machines and allow independent researchers to work on exposing vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 30, 2024 · 10 min

    How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords

    Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 29, 2024 · 10 min

    New Jersey's $500 Million Bid to Become an AI Epicenter

    The Garden State has enacted a hefty new tax credit specifically for AI businesses. But tax incentives—particularly around data centers—haven’t always created large numbers of jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 25, 2024 · 5 min

    Don't Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams

    Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 23, 2024 · 11 min

    The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine

    The DOD wants to refurbish ICBM silos that give it the ability to end civilization. But these missiles are useless as weapons, and their other main purpose—attracting an enemy’s nuclear strikes—serves no end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 22, 2024 · 10 min

    From the Archives: How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam

    In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 18, 2024 · 13 min

    The US Supreme Court Kneecapped US Cyber Strategy

    After the Supreme Court limited the power of federal agencies to craft regulations, it’s likely up to Congress to keep US cybersecurity policy intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 17, 2024 · 6 min

    Hackers Claim to Have Leaked 1.1 TB of Disney Slack Messages

    A hacker group called “NullBulge” says it stole more than a terabyte of Disney’s internal Slack messages and files from nearly 10,000 channels in an apparent protest over AI-generated art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 16, 2024 · 8 min

    The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach

    Telecom giant AT&T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of “nearly all” of its customers, epitomizing the dire state of data security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 12, 2024 · 10 min

    Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison

    The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI’s “most wanted” list for years, has been sentenced to 18 years and ordered to pay more than $73 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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