national security

Section 702 Surveillance Reauthorization May Be Included in ‘Must-Pass’ NDAA

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Speculation is rife on Capitol Hill about a purported effort by US congressional leaders to rescue a contentious surveillance program, with sources suggesting that this plan may involve discreetly adding a last-minute provision to a crucial defense authorization bill that must be passed. Republican and Democratic senior aides informed WIRED that news of private discussions … Read more

The Startup That Transformed the Hack-for-Hire Industry

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For those seeking some engaging weekend reads, WIRED has a variety of articles. A senior reporter has revealed the intriguing story behind the teenage hackers responsible for the 2016 Mirai botnet. Another contributor discusses the 1947 “discovery” of aliens in Roswell, New Mexico, and finally, an in-depth article explores how communities are solving cold cases … Read more