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The FBI's raid on Washington Post journalists using biometrics to unlock phones without warrants exposes critical vulnerabilities in our digital security. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.
When a county government arrested and then paid $600,000 to security professionals testing courthouse security, it exposed critical gaps in how organizations approach penetration testing. This case reveals the legal minefield security professionals navigate daily.
Discover how to build and optimize a handheld hacking rig for 2026. This comprehensive guide covers everything from hardware selection and software configuration to legal considerations and practical applications for cybersecurity professionals.
When the acting head of America's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency uploaded sensitive contracting documents into public ChatGPT, it exposed systemic failures in government AI security protocols. This 2026 incident reveals critical lessons about data protection in the age of generative AI.
Discover how deep cybersecurity knowledge can create persistent paranoia, with insights from a professional hacker's experience and practical strategies to maintain security awareness without sacrificing mental health.
The greatest intelligence coup in decades didn't involve traditional spies—it involved turning the West's own surveillance infrastructure against itself. Here's what happened, why it matters, and how to protect yourself in 2026.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's decision to cease participation at the RSA Conference following Jen Easterly's appointment as CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry. This analysis explores the implications for government-private sector collaboration, RSAC's future relevance, and what cybersecurity professionals need to know about the evolving landscape.
Fortune 500 companies are patching critical vulnerabilities like SQLi and RCE while offering only t-shirts as rewards. This deep dive explores why this practice devalues security research, exploits ethical hackers, and what the industry needs to change.
The 2026 revelation that Microsoft provided FBI access to BitLocker encryption keys has exposed fundamental flaws in trusted encryption systems. This article explores what happened, why it matters, and how to protect your data moving forward.
Recent reports reveal Microsoft provided FBI with BitLocker recovery keys to unlock suspects' laptops. This incident raises critical questions about encryption backdoors, corporate data sharing policies, and what true privacy means in the modern digital landscape.
A growing underground movement is fighting back against AI systems by poisoning their training data. From 'Poison Fountain' tools to sophisticated data injection attacks, here's how hackers are corrupting AI models and what it means for the future of machine learning security.
The European Union has launched its own vulnerability database called GCVE, creating a European alternative to the US-run MITRE CVE system. This move reflects growing concerns about digital sovereignty and aims to give the EU more control over its cybersecurity infrastructure.