Image: Cathryn Virginia/MotherboardGoogle’s internet freedom moonshot has gotten glowing attention for its ambitious projects. But current and former employees, leaked documents, and internal messages reveal a grim reality. ”I hope that my departure, as well as the many others before and after it, will inspire the change Jigsaw needs to live up to its promise.”Do you work or have you worked at Jigsaw, Google, or another tech company? We'd love to hear from you about workplace culture. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1...…Image: Cathryn Virginia/MotherboardGoogle’s internet freedom moonshot has gotten glowing attention for its ambitious projects. But current and former employees, leaked documents, and internal messages reveal a grim reality. ”I hope that my departure, as well as the many others before and after it, will inspire the change Jigsaw needs to live up to its promise.”Do you work or have you worked at Jigsaw, Google, or another tech company? We'd love to hear from you about workplace culture. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1...WW…

Multiple experts have drawn issue with Capital One’s explanations for its data breach of records on over 100 million people. Have a tip about a data breach or a security incident? You can contact Joseph Cox securely on Signal on +44 20 8133 5190, Wickr on josephcox, OTR chat on jfcox@jabber.ccc.de, or email joseph.cox@vice.com. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.com"‘Deeply sorry’ from a CEO post-breach—and make no mistake, this *was* a data breach, not just an ‘incident’—is the...…Multiple experts have drawn issue with Capital One’s explanations for its data breach of records on over 100 million people. Have a tip about a data breach or a security incident? You can contact Joseph Cox securely on Signal on +44 20 8133 5190, Wickr on josephcox, OTR chat on jfcox@jabber.ccc.de, or email joseph.cox@vice.com. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.com"‘Deeply sorry’ from a CEO post-breach—and make no mistake, this *was* a data breach, not just an ‘incident’—is the...WW…

Several Trump supporters gained access to computers in the U.S. Capitol building. Is the security of the building’s networks compromised?Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…Several Trump supporters gained access to computers in the U.S. Capitol building. Is the security of the building’s networks compromised?Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…

Google revealed a months-long campaign to hack security researchers and trick them into working for the North Korean regime. Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.Do you know of any similar security vulnerability or data breach? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.comBy signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group,...…Google revealed a months-long campaign to hack security researchers and trick them into working for the North Korean regime. Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.Do you know of any similar security vulnerability or data breach? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.comBy signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group,...WW…

Turns out giving an internet-connected device control of your penis may not be the best idea ever.Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.Do you know of any similar security vulnerability or data breach? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.comBy signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing...…Turns out giving an internet-connected device control of your penis may not be the best idea ever.Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.Do you know of any similar security vulnerability or data breach? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.comBy signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing...WW…

The first-ever iPhone app store argues that Apple has a monopoly on distributing apps by not allowing third-party app stores on its operating system.Do you work for Apple or did you use to? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.com.Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Brian MerchantBy signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions,...…The first-ever iPhone app store argues that Apple has a monopoly on distributing apps by not allowing third-party app stores on its operating system.Do you work for Apple or did you use to? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.com.Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Brian MerchantBy signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions,...WW…

A Google security researcher found bugs that allowed him to take over nearby iPhones with a Raspberry Pi and just $100 in WiFi gear.Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.Do you research and develop exploits for iPhones, Android phones, or other software? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, on Wickr at lorenzofb, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.com.By signing up, you...…A Google security researcher found bugs that allowed him to take over nearby iPhones with a Raspberry Pi and just $100 in WiFi gear.Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet.Do you research and develop exploits for iPhones, Android phones, or other software? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, on Wickr at lorenzofb, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.com.By signing up, you...WW…

Google found at least seven critical bugs being exploited by hackers in the wild. But after disclosing them days ago, the company has yet to reveal key details about who used them and against whom. "This feels like spy shit."Do you have any information on these vulnerabilities, or the hackers who used them? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, on Wickr at lorenzofb, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email .Lorenzo Franceschi-BicchieraiBy signing up, you agree to the and...…Google found at least seven critical bugs being exploited by hackers in the wild. But after disclosing them days ago, the company has yet to reveal key details about who used them and against whom. "This feels like spy shit."Do you have any information on these vulnerabilities, or the hackers who used them? We'd love to hear from you. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, on Wickr at lorenzofb, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email .Lorenzo Franceschi-BicchieraiBy signing up, you agree to the and...WW…

“Over the last 5 years I’ve heard co-workers spew hateful words about immigrants, boast unabashedly about gentrifying neighborhoods, mockingly imitate people who speak different languages, reject candidates of color without evidence because of ‘fit.’"Do you work or have you worked Google, or another tech company? We'd love to hear from you about workplace culture. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.comBy signing up, you agree to the and & to...…“Over the last 5 years I’ve heard co-workers spew hateful words about immigrants, boast unabashedly about gentrifying neighborhoods, mockingly imitate people who speak different languages, reject candidates of color without evidence because of ‘fit.’"Do you work or have you worked Google, or another tech company? We'd love to hear from you about workplace culture. Using a non-work phone or computer, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email lorenzofb@vice.comBy signing up, you agree to the and & to...WW…

Hackers were exploiting a serious bug in Apple's operating system, which allowed them to bypass most of the security mechanisms in MacOS.Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet."This is likely the worst or potentially the most impactful bug to everyday macOS users [in recent memory],"Do you research vulnerabilities on Apple's products? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email...…Hackers were exploiting a serious bug in Apple's operating system, which allowed them to bypass most of the security mechanisms in MacOS.Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet."This is likely the worst or potentially the most impactful bug to everyday macOS users [in recent memory],"Do you research vulnerabilities on Apple's products? We’d love to hear from you. You can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, OTR chat at lorenzofb@jabber.ccc.de, or email...WW…