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Equifax's Security Overhaul, a Year After Its Epic Breach
Nearly a year after hackers stole the personal data of 147 million people from Equifax, the company details how it's overhauling security.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/equifax-security-overhaul-year-after-breach
Twitter Continues Cleanup and Cracks Down on Malicious Apps
The move is part a wider push to make Twitter “healthier,” which includes ridding the platform of spam and abuse.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-continues-cleanup-cracks-down-on-malicious-apps
Google Chrome Now Labels HTTP Sites as 'Not Secure'
The world's biggest browser now lets you know when you're visiting an unencrypted site.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/google-chrome-https-not-secure-label
Why Trump Won't Stop Talking About the Carter Page Wiretap
The FISA court's secrecy and complexity make it a perfect punching bag for Trump and his defenders.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/why-trump-wont-stop-talking-about-carter-page
How to Secure Your Accounts With Better Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication is a must, but don't settle for the SMS version. Use a more secure authenticator app instead.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/two-factor-authentication-apps-authy-google-authenticator
Venmo Privacy, Ransomware Attacks, and More Security News This Week
Russian meddling, Venmo privacy, and more of the week's top security news.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/venmo-public-by-default-security-news-this-week
The Midterm Elections Are Already Under Attack
Phishing attempts and DDoS attacks have begun hitting 2018 campaigns. The US seems ill-prepared to meet the challenge.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/midterm-elections-vulnerabilities-phishing-ddos
Trump’s Russia Denials Have Real Consequences
Trump has denied or downplayed Russia's attempts to influence US democracy three times this week—and that has very real consequences.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/trump-russia-denials-have-real-consequences
Amazon Web Services Tests Out Two Tools to Help Keep the Cloud Secure
Amid frequent customer data exposures, Amazon Web Services is pushing to spot errors and promote access control.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/aws-cloud-security-tools-leaks
Meet Jonathan Albright, The Digital Sleuth Exposing Fake News
Buried in media scholar Jonathan Albright's research was proof of a massive political misinformation campaign. Now he's taking on the the world's biggest platforms before it's too late.Source: https://www.wired.com/story/shadow-politics-meet-the-digital-sleuth-exposing-fake-news
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