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Security News This Week: Now California Wants to Ban Encrypted Phones, Too

• Wired

Zcash, an untraceable Bitcoin alternative, launched its first public alpha release. An Israeli research firm found an old Linux bug that left millions of devices vulnerable. Kim Zetter explained everything we know so far about Ukraine's power plant hack. We learned that the toy drones we use for fun can also be used by ISIS. The annual list of the 25 worst passwords made us all look dumb, but was actually a bit of hopeful news. We also explained why, and how, you should encrypt your selfies.

But that's not all. Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. As always, click on the headlines to read the full story in each link posted. And stay safe out there!


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