SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
Hacker Lexicon: What Is Sinkholing?
What's one good way to bring down a botnet? Send that traffic to a sinkhole.
The Worst Hacks of 2017, from Equifax to Crash Override
From Equifax to Crash Override, it was a banner year for cybersecurity fails.
Trolls, Bots, and Fake News Made 2017 a Terrible Year for Internet Freedom
Trolls, bots, and fake news posed a serious threat to internet freedom this year—and there's no easy answer in sight.
Cryptojacking Has Gotten Out of Control
The practice of using a website visitor's device to mine cryptocurrency has expanded—and evolved—at an alarming rate.
The Most-read WIRED Security Stories of 2017
Numerous tales of hacking and breaches proves just how permeable the digital membrane can be.
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2017: Donald Trump, Russian Hackers, and More
From Donald Trump to Russian hackers, these are the dangerous characters we’ve been watching online in 2017.
Hackers Can Rickroll Thousands of Sonos and Bose Speakers Over the Internet
Researchers found that network configuration errors have left thousands of high-end speakers open to epic audio pranking.
France Goes After WhatsApp For Sharing Data With Facebook, and More Security News This Week
A fake *Cuphead*, a WhatsApp privacy blow-up, and more of the week's top security news.
The Section 702 Surveillance Debate Has Taken Place in the Dark
As the debate over Section 702 continues, those deciding its fate don't know basic facts about how it works.
Snowden-Backed App 'Haven' Turns Your Phone Into a Home Security System
The NSA leaker's latest project aims to secure your computer—and you—from not just digital but physical attacks.