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Hackers
Cyberattack hits Ukraine government websites amid tensions with Russia
Officials say personal data was not affected and most services have been restored.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Security flaws at NFT marketplace OpenSea left users' crypto wallets open to attack
The flaws, discovered by Check Point Software researchers, were promptly fixed.
Belarusian hackers are trying to overthrow the Lukashenko regime
They've reportedly infiltrated almost every part of the country's government.
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
The group used SIM-swaps to target sports stars, influencers, and musicians.
Hackers are trying to disrupt the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
They're targeting the vulnerable "cold chain" that keeps vaccines from spoiling.
Hackers allegedly stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party
The party's chairman says the FBI is investigating the attack.
US arrests two members of console hacking group Team Xecuter
The two face 11 felony charges each.
Garmin reportedly paid millions to resolve its recent ransomware attack
The company is said to have made the payment through a third party.
OKCupid security flaws could have given hackers access to user accounts
OKCupid fixed the flaws and says no users were impacted.
A security breach opened up access to a genealogy site’s DNA profiles
Info could've been accessed by anyone, including law enforcement.
Twitter confirms one elected official had DMs accessed in hack
But it wasn’t Barack Obama or Joe Biden.
US charges two Chinese hackers with trying to steal COVID-19 research
Officials have been warning of such attacks for months.
Twitter hack reportedly originated with posts on a gray market forum
A poster advertised account access days before high-profile users got hijacked.
The FBI is investigating the Twitter Bitcoin hack
The hack has already triggered multiple investigations and Congressional scrutiny.
