More than 4 million school records, including safety procedures, student medical files, and court documents, were also publicly accessible online.

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to explain itself after its X account was compromised, leading to wild swings in the bitcoin market.

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Apple crushed Beeper Mini, an app that let Android users into Apple’s iMessage service. Beeper cofounder Eric Migicovsky says interoperability between Big Tech’s walled gardens is urgently needed.

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It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure.

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Being fully anonymous is next to impossible—but you can significantly limit what the internet knows about you by sticking to a few basic rules.

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I tried to sell a futon on Facebook Marketplace and nearly all I got were scammers.

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If you're at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don't mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company's restricted mode is surprisingly usable.

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Apple updated its location-tracking system in an attempt to cut down on AirTag abuse while still preserving privacy. Researchers think they’ve found a better balance.

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NIST, the US agency Joe Biden tasked with curbing the risks of AI, lacks the necessary resources. Lawmakers are concerned it could be forced to rely on private companies developing the technology.

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Keep your logins locked down with password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

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