The Other Players Who Helped (Almost) Make the World’s Biggest Backdoor Hack
A shadowy figure spent years ingratiating themself to a developer, then injected a backdoor that could have taken over millions of computers.
Nikita Mazurov
Nikita Mazurov is a security researcher focusing on privacy issues revolving around source protection, counter-forensics, and privacy assurance.
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Aaron Bushnell, Who Self-Immolated for Palestine, Had Grown Deeply Disillusioned With the Military
“I have been complicit in the violent domination of the world and I will never get the blood off my hands.”
New York Times Doxxes Source Trafficked by Chinese Gang
An at-risk source entrusted the paper with protecting his sensitive personal information. Then the Times published it for the world to see.
New York Times Doesn’t Want Its Stories Archived
The Times blocked a bot that had given the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine huge troves of websites.
Vice Pulled a Documentary Critical of Saudi Arabia. But Here It Is.
Vice’s hard-nosed coverage on Saudi Arabia changed after investment deals with the repressive kingdom. A deleted documentary is not completely gone, however.
The Pentagon Uses Video Games to Teach “Security Excellence.” You Can Play Them Too.
The computer games provide clues that could help potential whistleblowers leak intel without getting caught.
Digital Security Tips to Prevent the Cops From Ruining Your Trip Abroad
Traveling with a phone and laptop? Here are digital security tips to keep your devices and your data safe from the cops.
Voices
With Pentagon Leak, the Press Had Their Source and Ate Him Too
Whatever Jack Teixeira’s motives, he's accused of sharing documents that have underpinned major stories in the same outlets that helped hunt him down.
Why Did Journalists Help the Justice Department Identify a Leaker?
If he’d shared the same classified materials with reporters, he would be tirelessly defended as a source.
What to Do Before Sharing Classified Documents With Your Friends Online
While it’s tempting to share a photo to prove your point, you ought to think through the potential repercussions.