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Help Might Finally Be on the Way to Fight SIM-Swap Attacks

Plus: A cybersecurity CEO arrest, an Apple Pay hack, and more of the week's top security news.

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The Senate Is Mad as Hell at Facebook—Again

The latest hearing on Instagram and teen mental health was the depressing work of a legislature that can’t legislate.

How Google Geofence Warrants Helped Catch Capitol Rioters

A WIRED investigation has found 45 federal criminal cases that cite Google geolocation data to place suspects inside the US Capitol during the January 6 riot.

Hundreds of Scam Apps Hit Over 10 Million Android Devices

The so-called GriftHorse campaign used clever techniques to avoid detection in Google Play for nearly a year.

Why James Bond Doesn’t Use an iPhone

The fictional superspy wields Nokia devices in 'No Time To Die.' It’s an odd choice, but Apple's smartphones aren’t ideal, either.

Dune Foresaw—and Influenced—Half a Century of Global Conflict

From Afghanistan to cyberattacks, Frank Herbert’s novel anticipated and shaped warfare as we know it.

Cloudflare Is Taking a Shot at Email Security

The internet infrastructure company wants to protect your inbox from targeted threats, starting with the launch of two new tools.

How to Go Passwordless on Your Microsoft Account

You no longer need an ungainly string of characters to access your Windows PC or Xbox.

Even the CIA and NSA Use Ad Blockers to Stay Safe Online

Plus: The ransomware scourge continues, a massive botnet gets wounded, and more of the week’s top security news.

Ransomware Isn't Back. It Never Left

A recent wave of attacks belies an apparent lull toward the end of the summer.