Concerned that the FBI or other government (or non-government) agencies might be able to access data from your smartphone without permission?Documents uploaded to WikiLeaks in recent months show that the US Central Intelligence Agency has been developing tools for hacking smartphones and other electronic devices for years. But in testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, […]
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WikiLeaks says CIA has been hacking iPhones, Mac computers for years (with tools that require physical access)
2 Comments on WikiLeaks says CIA has been hacking iPhones, Mac computers for years (with tools that require physical access)WikiLeaks has released a second set of documents from its so-called “Vault 7” set of information that allegedly details the tools the CIA uses to hack phones, computers, and other devices. The second release is called “Dark Matter,” and according to WikiLeaks, it showcases some of the tools the CIA has used to hack the […]
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WikiLeaks promises to help tech companies fix security vulnerabilities
This week WikiLeaks released thousands of pages of documents related to the CIA’s tools for hacking smartphones, computers, and other devices. But the anti-secrecy organization says the full “Vault 7” archive also contains more code and technical details which haven’t yet been released. Now WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says the organization will share details with […]
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How worried should you be about CIA hacking tools revealed by WikiLeaks?
Yesterday WikiLeaks released the first part of its “Vault 7” archive with thousands of pages and files that allegedly reveal some of the tools the US Central Intelligence Agency uses to hack phones, computers, and even TVs. Security experts, privacy advocates, and some of the companies whose products are affected are starting to weigh in. […]
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WikiLeaks claims its Vault 7 release includes CIA’s hacking tools
WikiLeaks is releasing thousands of documends and files that the organization claims comprise the most of the CIA’s hacking tools. The organization calls the group of materials “Vault 7,” and plans to release nearly 9,000 items eventually, starting with today’s “Year Zero” release. The full Vault 7 archive is said to include viruses, trojans, and other malware used […]