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WIRED
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

The Ticketmaster Data Breach May Be Just the Beginning

Snowflake, a popular cloud provider, faced a cyber threat targeting customer accounts, leading to potential data breaches for various companies. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Information security

Spyware app pcTattletale was hacked and its website defaced | TechCrunch

A consumer-grade spyware app, pcTattletale, was hacked with internal data made public by the hacker responsible. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Information security

These are the 10 most common 4-digit PIN numbers - are you at risk of a cyberattack?

Weak and common PIN numbers make accounts vulnerable to hacking. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

China poses genuine and increasing cyber security risk to UK, says GCHQ director | Computer Weekly

China poses a significant cyber threat to the UK and other western countries. [ more ]
Hot for Security
2 weeks ago
Information security

Prison for cybersecurity expert selling private videos from inside 400,000 homes

A cybersecurity expert in South Korea illegally accessed and distributed private videos from vulnerable wallpad cameras in 400,000 households. [ more ]
Hot for Security
1 month ago
Information security

Hacker posts fake story about Ukrainians trying to kill Slovak President

The importance of cybersecurity measures and vigilance in protecting IT systems from malicious hackers. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Securing your digital playground: A guide to online gaming security

Gaming exposes individuals to cyber threats like hacking, malware, identity theft, and scams, necessitating precautions for protection. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin DeFi Tool Alex Lab Loses $4.3M in Hack, Offers 10% Bounty for Stolen Funds

Bitcoin DeFi app ALEX Lab lost $4.3 million in tokens due to private key compromise in bridging service. [ more ]
Rthk
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

IT experts called to probe Lukfook data breach - RTHK

Lukfook Jewellery investigating potential data breach and cannot confirm leaked information. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
Information security

School Employee Allegedly Framed a Principal With Racist Deepfake Rant

ShotSpotter may provide gunshot data to police even after contracts end, Change Healthcare paid $22 million ransom, North Korean animators working for Hollywood studios, Cisco devices targeted by state-sponsored hackers [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers are threatening to publish a huge stolen sanctions and financial crimes watchlist | TechCrunch

The stolen World-Check database contains 5.3 million records [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Video games

Hackers 'steal Ready or Not developer's source code'

Hackers stole 4TB data, including Ready or Not game source code and console builds, no personal info compromised. [ more ]
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Databreaches
4 months ago
EU data protection

German security researchers at risk of prosecution for "hacking" because of a plain text hardcoded password?

German law classifies security research as hacking, making it risky.
The court ruling in Germany considers circumventing a password protection mechanism as hacking. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
Digital life

I'm a hacker - here are the signs someone like me is inside your phone

Professional hacker Laura Kankaala shares signs that your smartphone may be hacked, including overheating and random green light on the screen.
Warning dots on the screen can indicate that the device's microphone or camera is in use, potentially signaling malicious software or stalkerware. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

US indicts alleged Russian hackers for years-long cyber espionage campaign against Western countries | TechCrunch

U.S. authorities have indicted two hackers linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) for cyber espionage.
The hackers targeted government officials, think tanks, and journalists using spear-phishing emails. [ more ]
Mail Online
6 months ago
Digital life

I'm a professional hacker - how I could crack your device in SECONDS

Using out-of-date software can leave your smartphone vulnerable to hackers
Reusing passwords, clicking on dodgy links, and sharing too much information on social media can also put your personal data at risk [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Information security

Blue Shield of California members' data stolen a gold mine for thieves'

Sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and birth dates, of Blue Shield of California vision policy holders may have been accessed by hackers.
The breach resulted from a cyberattack on a software tool used for sending and receiving data, and Blue Shield is among thousands of organizations affected. [ more ]
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