From Mind Control to Viruses: How the Government Keeps Experimenting on Its Citizens

From Mind Control to Viruses: How the Government Keeps Experimenting on Its Citizens

The U.S. government, in its pursuit of so-called monsters, has itself become a monster. This is not a new development, nor is it a revelation. This is a government that has in recent decades unleashed untold horrors upon the world—including its own citizenry—in the name of global conquest, the acquisition of greater wealth, scientific experimentation,…

New Ransomware Offers to Restore Your Files for Free — If You Infect Two Friends

New Ransomware Offers to Restore Your Files for Free — If You Infect Two Friends

The days of random mischief on the internet are not over, but the most skilled hackers have moved on to more lucrative ventures. Stealing personal data and banking details has been a moneymaker for years, but more recently the threat of ransomware has appeared. These pieces of malware encrypt your files and won’t unlock them…

There’s a Stuxnet Copycat, and We Have No Idea Where It Came From

There’s a Stuxnet Copycat, and We Have No Idea Where It Came From

After details emerged of Stuxnet, arguably the world’s first digital weapon, there were concerns that other hackers would copy its techniques. Now, researchers have disclosed a piece of industrial control systems (ICS) malware inspired heavily by Stuxnet. Although the copycat malware—dubbed IRONGATE by cybersecurity company FireEye—only works in a simulated environment, it, like Stuxnet, replaces…