A highly sophisticated set of iPhone hijacking techniques has likely infected tens of thousands of phones or more. Clues suggest it was originally built for the US government.

Plus: Apple’s Lockdown mode keeps the FBI out of a reporter’s phone, Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts off Russian forces, and more.

China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every continent.

In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don’t raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.

Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know.

The battle for AI dominance has left a large footprint—and it’s only getting bigger and more expensive.

Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more.

Baker McKenzie's Brian Hengesbaugh explores how an accidental hack of 7,000 robot vacuums shows just how easily everyday connected devices can become unexpected cyberattack vectors, what that could mean for future threats, and how regulation and companies can help close the gaps.

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.

This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.

A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them while helping keep prices from rising.

Plus: Iran shuts down its internet amid sweeping protests, an alleged scam boss gets extradited to China, and more.

From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year.

This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power willingly.

Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Haotian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the app.

Plus: Travelers to the US may have to hand over five years of social media history, South Korean CEOs are resigning due to cyberattacks, and more.

Myanmar’s military has been blowing up parts of the KK Park scam compound. Experts say the actions are likely for show.

Generative AI is making it even easier for attackers to exploit old and often forgotten network equipment. Replacing it takes investment, but Cisco is making the case that it’s worth it.