A Tech Firm Has Blocked Some Governments From Using Its Spyware Over Misuse Claims
The Israeli firm is under scrutiny after reports its products were used by countries seeking to spy on dissidents and leaders
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Leaks Reveal Spyware Meant To Track Criminals Targeted Activists Instead
Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg explains how military-grade spyware licensed to governments and police departments has infiltrated the iPhones of journalists, activists and others.
Activision Blizzard Workers Are Walking Out After The Studio's Sexual Harassment Suit
A group of employees urged the video game company to work with them on four demands, including an end to mandatory arbitration clauses in employee contracts and the release of salary and other data.
Google Mandates Vaccines For Workers, Pushes Back Return To Office Date
Google's vaccine requirement could push other employers to follow suit, but so far, most major tech companies have not issued vaccine mandates.
Olympians Are Dominating TikTok. Here's How To Follow Along
TikTok is owning the 2020 Olympics as athletes share highlights and behind the scenes updates from Tokyo with each other and followers at home.
Biden Pushes Cybersecurity Upgrades For Critical Infrastructure After Recent Hacks
President Biden signed a directive aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems like energy and food — but it's up to private companies to actually follow those standards.
Who Will Pay To Protect Tech Giants From Rising Seas?
Coastal cities need billions of dollars to build defenses against sea level rise. Tensions are rising over where that funding will come from: taxpayers or private companies with waterfront property?
Jimmy Wales: How Can Wikipedia Ensure A Safe And Shared Online Space?
Wikipedian Jake Orlowitz describes how volunteers update the world's largest encyclopedia. And co-founder Jimmy Wales says the site must not only be a neutral space, but one that encourages diversity.
Matthew Mazzotta: How Can We Redesign Overlooked Spaces To Better Serve The Public?
Artist Matthew Mazzotta says every community needs public spaces to gather, discuss, and address issues. He works with towns to reimagine overlooked buildings and give them a new public purpose.
How The Pegasus Spyware Worked
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell about the investigation into how spyware infected the devices of international government officials, activists and journalists.