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Venmo gets more private—but it’s still not fully safe

Until it offers privacy by default, it remains a liability for many of its users.

An explosive spyware report shows limits of iOS, Android security

Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool.

Saudi Aramco confirms data leak after $50 million cyber ransom demand

World’s largest oil producer says some company files were compromised.

AT&T nightmare: Woman had to wait 3+ months for broadband at new home

AT&T, the only ISP available, kept canceling installs until she contacted news media.

Kaseya gets master decryptor to help customers still suffering from REvil attack

REvil ransomware struck as many as 1,500 networks, but a master key is now available.

Ars AI headline experiment finale—we came, we saw, we used a lot of compute time

Turns out it's really hard to make a machine-learning model to evaluate headlines.

Home and office routers come under attack by China state hackers, France warns

Compromised routers give the hackers anonymity in ongoing large-scale attacks.

Lyft ditches Google Maps for Here, partners with Argo AI

Argo and Ford will deploy driverless cars on Lyft's network in Miami and Austin.

Two-for-Tuesday vulnerabilities send Windows and Linux users scrambling

Both OSes have flaws that allow attackers with a toehold to elevate access.

Apple under pressure over iPhone security after NSO spyware claims

Apple urged to work with rivals after alleged surveillance of journalists, activists.

Our AI headline experiment continues: Did we break the machine?

In part three of four, we look at what's gone right, and what's gone... less than right.

US warns China over state-sponsored hacking, citing mass attacks on Exchange

US: Chinese state-backed hackers perpetrated "massive cyber espionage operation."

“Clickless” exploits from Israeli firm hacked activists’ fully updated iPhones

NSO Group says its spyware targets only criminals and terrorists. Critics disagree.

Dish switching network to AT&T after calling T-Mobile anticompetitive

10-year deal will make AT&T the primary network provider for Dish MVNO business.

Hackers got past Windows Hello by tricking a webcam

Researchers used infrared photos and third-party hardware to best facial-recognition tech.

Facebook catches Iranian spies catfishing US military targets

Hackers posed as recruiters, journalists, and hospitality workers to lure their victims.

Disable the Windows print spooler to prevent hacks, Microsoft tells customers

The third serious Windows print flaw in 5 weeks prompts new Microsoft warning.

TSMC signals global chip crunch may be easing

Semiconductor group says carmakers can expect upturn in supplies over coming weeks.

For years, a backdoor in popular KiwiSDR product gave root to project developer

Users are rattled after learning their devices and networks were exposed.

Feeding the machine: We give an AI some headlines and see what it does

In part two of our series, we attempt to learn the ways of the machine.

iOS zero-day let SolarWinds hackers compromise fully updated iPhones

Flaw was exploited when government officials clicked on links in LinkedIn messages.

Amazon bought Facebook’s satellite team to help build Starlink competitor

Amazon's Project Kuiper got some new employees as Facebook ended satellite project.

AT&T will let unlimited-data customers pay more to avoid the slow lane

AT&T says users can soon "stay in the fast lane" on its priciest unlimited plan.

How much do you pay your ISP? Consumer Reports wants to see your bill

Your bill and a speed test can help Consumer Reports analyze Internet prices.

SolarWinds 0-day gave Chinese hackers privileged access to customer servers

Hackers IDed as DEV-0322 have a fondness for defense contractors and software-makers.

Microsoft discovers critical SolarWinds zero-day under active attack

Flaws allow attackers to run malicious code on machines hosting Serv-U products.

Is our machine learning? Ars takes a dip into artificial intelligence

In the first part of a new series, we look at matching the problem to the tool.