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Hackers made robot vacuums randomly yell racial slurs
Hackers are making robot vacuums randomly yell racial slurs. The attackers also got full control of the units.
Lawrence Bonk10.11.2024
Data breach of Fidelity leaks 77,000 customers’ personal data
A hacker gained access to some of Fidelity Investments' customer information by setting up fake customer accounts.
Danny Gallagher10.10.2024
Comcast says 230,000 customers affected by debt collection data breach
Comcast says 230,000 customers affected by debt collection data breach. The bad actors obtained names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, account numbers and more.
Lawrence Bonk10.07.2024
Three men charged in connection with the Trump campaign hack
Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri and Yasar Balaghi face charges in the US in connection with the hacking of President Trump's presidential campaign.
Danny Gallagher09.27.2024
X suspends journalist Ken Klippenstein after he published J.D. Vance dossier
Journalist Ken Klippenstein's decision to release the leaked vetting dossier of vice presidential candidate JD Vance earned him a temporary suspension on X.
Danny Gallagher09.27.2024
A new AI support chatbot is available for hacked YouTube channels
YouTube's newest security features can help you access your account if it's been cracked by hackers.
Danny Gallagher08.21.2024
Researchers discover potentially catastrophic exploit present in AMD chips for decades
Researchers discovered a potentially catastrophic vulnerability in AMD chips that has been there for decades. It’s called a ‘Sinkclose’ flaw.
Lawrence Bonk08.09.2024
TikTok says it fixed a vulnerability that enabled a cyberattack on high-profile accounts
TikTok has stopped the malware attacks targeting high-profile users like CNN and Paris Hilton. The cyberattack involved direct messages laced with malicious code.
Lawrence Bonk06.07.2024
Malicious code has allegedly compromised TikTok accounts belonging to CNN and Paris Hilton
A new TikTok hack is taking over accounts from Paris Hilton to CNN. It’s spread via direct messages, so watch out.
Lawrence Bonk06.04.2024
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.
Kris Holt02.14.2024
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.
Will Shanklin12.19.2023
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.
Malak Saleh10.07.2023
'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.
Sarah Fielding08.25.2023
DOJ says it disrupted a major global ransomware group
The US Department of Justice announced Thursday it infiltrated and disrupted the Hive ransomware operation.
Will Shanklin01.26.2023
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.
Kris Holt01.06.2023
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.
Devindra Hardawar12.21.2022
Hackers forced more than a dozen US public airport websites offline
The incident did not affect air traffic control or other critical operations.
Kris Holt10.10.2022
Recommended Reading: The soccer insider who dominates the internet
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
Billy Steele01.29.2022
Cyberattack hits Ukraine government websites amid tensions with Russia
Officials say early indications suggest Russia was behind the cyberattack.
Kris Holt01.14.2022
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.
Steve Dent12.15.2021