The untold story of the boldest hack ever

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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences  05.07.23 The Untold Story of the Boldest Supply-Chain Hack Ever Kim Zetter is one of the world's foremost cybersecurity reporters and a WIRED alum. So when she approached us to say she wanted to dig into the epic, sprawling hack of the software company SolarWinds, we knew we'd get something juicy. SolarWinds makes products to help IT folks manage their networks. In January 2019, Russian hackers infiltrated its systems and stole source code repositories and customer information. Fine, you might be thinking, another day in the life. Pilfered files and mothers' maiden names are always flying about the dark web. This intrusion, though, was next-level. Over the course of almost two years, the attackers studied SolarWinds' complex infrastructure, expertly deposited their malicious code into an upcoming software update, and waited for thousands of victims to install the update. Then they stealthily pursued their true targets. Their goal appeared to be espionage—to gain on trade and government secrets. Zetter reveals damning details about how the intruders compromised the servers of at least nine government agencies. She reports that the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies didn't even put their servers behind firewalls—the most rudimentary of measures. By the end, she'll have you feeling rather anxious about the future of software security. In the past three years, the rise of these types of attacks—known as supply-chain hacks—has been nothing short of extraordinary. – Sandra Upson | Features Editor READ THE FULL STORY You Might Also Like Where to Find the Energy to Save the World BY MARIA STRESHINSKY | 23-MINUTE READ Jamie Beard is pouring everything into a singular vision: Tap into the awesome potential of geothermal power in Texas, and beyond. She has no time to lose. Chinese VCs Lived the Silicon Valley High Life. Now the Party's Over BY TRACY WEN LIU | 6-MINUTE READ Before the US cracked down on China's tech sector, the country's investors chased deals in California with Maseratis and Michelin-starred food. How Reality May Be a Sum of All Possible Realities BY CHARLIE WOOD | 7-MINUTE READ Richard Feynman's path integral is a powerful prediction machine and a philosophy. Physicists still struggle to figure out how to use it, and what it means. How ChatGPT and Other LLMs Work—and Where They Could Go Next BY DAVID NIELD | 3-MINUTE READ Large language models like AI chatbots seem to be everywhere. If you understand them better, you can use them better. Anti-Trans Doctor Group Leaks 10,000 Confidential Files BY DELL CAMERON AND DHRUV MEHROTRA | 7-MINUTE READ A Google Drive left public on the American College of Pediatricians' website exposed detailed financial records, sensitive member details, and more. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus free stickers! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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Sickr posted: " The Legend of Zelda-themed Splatfest is currently taking place in Splatoon 3 and the half-time report has come through. Team Power is currently the team in the lead with Team Wisdom in 2nd place and Team Courage in 3rd place. There's still plenty of time" My Nintendo News Splatfest half time report sees Team Power lead Sickr May 7 The Legend of Zelda-themed Splatfest is currently taking place in Splatoon 3 and the half-time report has come through. Team Power is currently the team in the lead with Team Wisdom in 2nd place and Team Courage in 3rd place. There's still plenty of time left in the Splatfest so these results could change fairly […] Read more of this post Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://mynintendonews.com/2023/05/07/splatfest-half-time-report-sees-team-power-lead/

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