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The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come
More than a decade after the advent of the 3D-printed gun as an icon of libertarianism and a…
Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
In perhaps the largest swatting case to ever be prosecuted, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, has pleaded guilty…
ICE Started Ramping Up Its Surveillance Arsenal Immediately After Donald Trump Won
Compared to its recent November notice, ICE was more detailed about its 2025 plans in a different notice…
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
“If you’re trying to not be tracked, not having a phone is often the easiest,” Sandvik says. “Leave…
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
“There are lots of different tools that are available to law enforcement. Facial recognition is one of those…
The Mystery of AI Gunshot-Detection Accuracy Is Finally Unraveling
This week, New York City’s comptroller published a similar audit of the city’s ShotSpotter system showing that only…
Ransomware Is ‘More Brutal’ Than Ever in 2024
Today, people around the world will head to school, doctor’s appointments, and pharmacies, only to be told, “Sorry,…
The Age of the Drone Police Is Here
Both individuals asked not to be named, citing privacy concerns. The west side, on the other hand, is…
Cops Are Just Trolling Cybercriminals Now
Russian cybercriminals are almost untouchable. For years, hackers based in the country have launched devastating ransomware attacks against…
A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come
Thousands of law enforcement officials and people applying to be police officers in India have had their personal…