Motherboard Staff
Here's the Memo Currently Going Viral at Google
The memo is called "I’m Not Returning to Google After Maternity Leave, and Here is Why."
One of the World's Most Wanted Hackers Speaks
Phineas Fisher wanted to make a statement on CYBER to deny he’s an agent of the Kremlin.
How Palantir's Spy Tool for Cops Works
On this week’s CYBER, we map out how the secretive Silicon Valley company influences the very technological landscape of the modern world.
The Connection Between a Deadly Gunfight and Phone Location Data
In the span of six seconds and 20 gunshots and three dead bodies hit the ground of a Nissan dealership in Texas. And somebody was tracking one of their cell phones remotely.
What Happens When a US Border Protection Contractor Gets Hacked?
The government wants all the data it can get from you at the border. But what happens when a hacker shows they can’t store it safely?
Who’s Afraid of Huawei?
In this week's CYBER podcast, we spoke to VICE News reporter William Turton, who just spent a week in China as part of a bizzarre Huawei junket.
Why There’s No Need to Panic About a ‘Cyber 9/11’
Attacks against critical infrastructure are real, but the reality isn't as bad as the alarmists want us to believe.
How ‘Unicorn Riot’ Exposes The Far Right Online
This week, CYBER speaks to Freddy Martinez, one of the members of Unicorn Riot, a media collective that’s been tracking and exposing nazis, racists, and other far-right people on the internet.
How the ‘New York Times’ Protects its Journalists From Hackers and Spies
This week, CYBER speaks to Runa Sandvik, the senior director of information security at The New York Times about how she helps the Times journalists stay safe online and help them protect sources.
Why The ASUS Supply Chain Hack Is a Big Deal
This week, CYBER speaks to Kim Zetter about her blockbuster scoop on a daring, sophisticated supply chain attack against computer giant ASUS.
Why Hackers Are Stoked That Beto O’Rourke Was One Of Them
This week, CYBER speaks to Oxblood Ruffin, a long-time member of the legendary hacking group Cult of The Dead Cow.
How Online Disinformation Affects the Real World
In this week’s CYBER podcast, we delve into the past, present, and future of disinformation operations.