Self-proclaimed 'gay furry hackers' breach nuclear lab
They demanded research into creating IRL catgirls.
Katie joined Engadget in 2023 to cover security, that's anything from data privacy to best cyber practices and more. She started her career covering government technology, which still has a special place in her coverage, but has also covered business tech, cloud and cybersecurity at publications like Insider and Industry Dive. A firm believer in logging off, she spends her time baking her way through cookbooks, being outside, and taking on new crafts or home improvement projects.
Articles By Katie Malone
AutoZone warns almost 185,000 customers of a data breach
MOVEit attacks have affected over 62 million people so far.
Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
More digital payment options means more chances to collect sensitive data.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
An email vulnerability let hackers steal data from governments around the world
Google's threat analysis team discovered the security flaw in June.
Cybercriminal gang LockBit leaks alleged Boeing data
Boeing confirmed it was a victim of a cyberattack earlier this month.
Data breach of Michigan healthcare giant exposes millions of records
An unauthorized actor accessed personal information, like social security numbers, earlier this year.
The best VPN service for 2023
Don’t fall for the hyped-up, overly-marketed VPN service options.
Every car is a smart car, and it's a privacy nightmare
Modern manufacturers put the burden on consumers to read and repeat privacy policies every time they start a car.
Researchers posed as foreign actors, and data brokers sold them information on military servicemembers anyway
The records cost as little as 12 cents a piece.
Ace Hardware's online ordering and other systems are still down due to a suspected cyberattack
The retailer postponed deliveries as it works to get its systems up and running.
The best password managers for 2023
Yes, you need a password manager. But it doesn’t have to be overly complex.
Proton VPN review 2023: Why it's our top-choice VPN
Out of all the VPNs we tested, Proton's was the best option.
Crunchyroll will pay you $30 for violating your data privacy rights
A class-action settlement against the anime streaming service totals about $16 million.
How hackers are using Bluetooth to track police activity
Wireless devices are “constantly shouting” information about what cops are up to, hackers said.
Sony investigates the alleged data breach that has led to hacker infighting
A threat actor under the name "MajorNelson," claimed that Ransomed.vc lied about its access.
Microsoft wants its Copilot AI to be your personal shopper
It can help you decide on a style, locate a specific item and buy it.
MGM says its hotels and casinos are back up and running
But the full damage of the attack remains unclear, and Okta confirms more of its clients have been hit.
Amazon's Eero Max 7 will have 10-gigabit Ethernet speeds
The device let users download a 4K movie in just 10 seconds, according to Amazon.
How social engineering takes advantage of your kindness
But teaching people to be less helpful can be hard.
