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Russian and North Korean hackers used OpenAI tools to hone cyberattacks
Microsoft and OpenAI say that state backed-hackers were using generative AI tools to improve their cyberattacks. The groups used OpenAI tools to draft phishing emails, debug code and research targets.
The DOJ says it disrupted the Blackcat ransomware group
The US Department of Justice says it has disrupted the Blackcat ransomware group. Also called ALPHV or Noberus, the group has targeted over 1,000 computer networks and extorted millions of dollars from victims.
23andMe user data breached in credential-stuffing attack
23andMe user data is circulating on hacker forums. The company confirmed the leak occurred through a credential-stuffing attack, according to BleepingComputer.
'GTA VI' hacker leaked footage using a Fire TV Stick in a budget UK hotel room
The member of Lapsus$, a group of hackers, was out on bail at the time.
DOJ says it disrupted a major global ransomware group
The US Department of Justice announced Thursday it infiltrated and disrupted the Hive ransomware operation.
Russian hackers reportedly targeted three US nuclear research labs
Hackers linked to the Russian government reportedly targeted scientists at three US nuclear research labs last year. It's unclear whether their phishing attempts were successful.
Two men allegedly hacked JFK's taxi dispatch system with Russian help
The two men from Queens have been arrested for hacking into JFK's taxi dispatch system with the help of Russian nationals.
Hackers forced more than a dozen US public airport websites offline
The incident did not affect air traffic control or other critical operations.
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Cyberattack hits Ukraine government websites amid tensions with Russia
Officials say early indications suggest Russia was behind the cyberattack.
Homeland Security offers $5,000 bug bounties as part of new 'Hack DHS' program
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering up to $5,000 bug bounties under a new program called Hack DHS.
Security flaws at NFT marketplace OpenSea left users' crypto wallets open to attack
After finding itself embroiled in a controversy over insider trading, NFT marketplace OpenSea is getting some more bad press.
Belarusian hackers are trying to overthrow the Lukashenko regime
A group of hackers in Belarus infiltrated almost every part of the the country's authoritarian government in a bid to overthrow the Lukashenko regime.
US plans 'a mix of actions' against Russia over SolarWinds cyberattack
The government will reportedly start carrying those out within the next three weeks.
DOJ charges North Korean hackers over cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks
One defendant was previously indicted over the Sony Pictures hack and WannaCry ransomware attack.
Hackers are already targeting Apple's M1 Macs with malware
A security researcher found adware that was specifically designed for the new processor.
CD Projekt Red hackers reportedly sold the 'Cyberpunk 2077' source code
The alleged attackers have shut down an auction they were running for the stolen data.
Europol takes down hackers who allegedly stole over $100 million in crypto from celebs
Eight men have been arrested in the UK for their role in a spate of hacks on US celebs, per Europol, after the criminals broke into the victims’ phones to steal over $100 million in cryptocurrencies. SIM-swapping involves hackers taking control of a person’s phone number by deactivating their SIM and porting the number over to their own SIM card. This is typically done with the help of an insider at the targeted phone service or through social engineering ploys, such as phishing, according to law enforcement.
Hackers are trying to disrupt the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
IBM says it recently uncovered a highly coordinated global phishing campaign focused on the companies and organizations involved with the upcoming “cold chain” distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Hackers allegedly stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party
The party's chairman says the FBI is investigating the attack.
