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Russians attacking U.S. election systems? Here’s the real risk, from a man who fought Soviet electronic attacks in the Cold War

With U.S. officials openly blaming Russia for hacker attacks on state election computer systems, and the myriad possibilities for election… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Pwning battery backups in an explosive season finale

[Spoiler Alert] Don’t read further unless you’ve finished watching the Mr. Robot season 2 finale (eps2.9_pyth0n-pt2.p7z). This article reveals some… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Code-cracking in a mysterious and mind-bending Episode 11

[Spoiler Alert] This article discusses technical plot points and hidden secrets of eps2.9_pyth0n-pt1.p7z. If you haven’t watched it yet, check… Read More

Hacking ‘Mr. Robot’: 5 technology security lessons from the hit TV show

[Spoiler Alert] This article and podcast involve technical plot points from Mr. Robot Season 2. If you haven’t watched it yet,… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: An exciting Episode 10 features social engineering and a Pringles ‘cantenna’

[Spoiler Alert] This article discusses technical plot points and hidden secrets of eps2.8_h1dden-pr0cess.axx. If you haven’t watched it yet, check… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Elliot unleashed in Episode 9

[Spoiler Alert] This article discusses plot points and hidden secrets of eps2.7_init_5.fve. If you haven’t watched it yet, check it… Read More

Reports: Hackers stole 68M user credentials in Dropbox breach

Hackers stole account details of more than 68 million Dropbox users in a 2012 breach. Dropbox previously disclosed the breach in… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Analyzing Fsociety’s hacking rampage in Episode 8

[Spoiler Alert] This article discusses plot points and hidden secrets of Mr. Robot, Season 2, Episode 8, eps2.6_succ3ss0r.p12. If you… Read More

Russian hacker who bankrupted Seattle’s Broadway Grill convicted in credit card scheme

A federal jury in Seattle convicted a Russian man Thursday of hacking numerous businesses to steal credit card numbers and… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: An unreliable narrator, but mostly reliable tech in Episode 7

[Spoiler Alert] This article discusses plot points and hidden secrets of eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme. If you haven’t watched it yet, check it… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: A tech security pro analyzes the Season 2 premiere

[Spoiler Alert] This article may spoil some of the surprises from the Mr. Robot season two premiere. Make sure to… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Preview: Predictions for an unpredictable season 2

“Mr. Robot” season two is just around the corner, and I have to admit, this fanboy is getting antsy. The… Read More

‘KeRanger’ explained: Why this new Mac ransomware poses a serious threat

2016 is well on its way to becoming the year of ransomware, which should come as no surprise to anyone… Read More

Amazon warns employees about ‘Million Mask March’ on Seattle HQ today

Amazon is warning employees not to wear clothing with company logos, and telling them to keep their badges out of sight as… Read More

Personal data of 15M T-Mobile credit applicants stolen through hack of credit reporting agency Experian

T-Mobile customers should keep an eye out for identity thieves. The cell service provider said today that the data of… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: Behind the scenes of ‘Mr. Robot’ — understanding the tools and tactics of a hacker

This week on GeekWire, we explore the world of hacking through the hit USA Network show “Mr. Robot.” Our guest… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Perfect techie atmosphere despite no hacks in Episode 9

[Spoiler Alert] This article may spoil some of the surprises from Mr. Robot episode nine. With all the twists in… Read More

Costco’s online photo center delayed again, may not return until September

Costco’s photo website will likely be down until early September as it tries to recover from a hacking incident that occurred… Read More

Most consumers are worried their cars could be hacked; many would pay for automotive anti-virus

Consumers are becoming more and more aware that hacking isn’t just a gadget nuisance any more. Computer security problems, like… Read More

Costco Photo still down after hacking incident, won’t return until early August

During the height of summer vacations, several retailers, including Costco, have had to take down their online photo services after reports… Read More

Costco’s Photo Center goes down after potential hacking incident

Several large retailers, including Costco, CVS an Rite Aid, are taking down their photo sites after reports that a third-party… Read More

Security researcher exploits flaw to load Starbucks gift cards with free money

A flaw in Starbucks’ gift card system allowed users to transfer money between cards even when there was no money to… Read More

Hackers steal money from Starbucks mobile customers using linked credit cards

The 16 million Starbucks customers who use the company’s mobile payment service may want to strengthen their log-in credentials and… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: The latest in digital security, and protecting yourself online

This was the tweet from the Associated Press on April 23: “Breaking: Two explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is… Read More

Seattle trio accused of crazy high-tech crime spree

A federal grand jury indictment announced today against three Seattle men reads like the plot for a high-tech crime novel… Read More

Deputies descend on Xbox Live employee’s house after apparent 911 hoax by hackers

An employee of Microsoft’s Xbox Live had his home surrounded by deputies recently after the King County Sheriff’s Office received a… Read More