Behind Bars

OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

AndyC 20 October 2026

A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s...

OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

AndyC 20 October 2026

A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”Photograph:...

WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot

AndyC 20 October 2026

Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the...

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

AndyC 17 October 2026

Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty...

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

AndyC 17 October 2026

Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty...

Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained

AndyC 17 October 2026

In September, reports emerged that a Virginia woman had been submerged by a flood of emails. Hundreds of automated messages poured in over a 24-hour...

Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained

AndyC 17 October 2026

In September, reports emerged that a Virginia woman had been submerged by a flood of emails. Hundreds of automated messages poured in over a 24-hour...