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#cryptocurrency

Hacker arrested for the fake SEC tweet that caused a Bitcoin price spike

A man was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account and posting a fake message that manipulated Bitcoin's price.

Bitfinex hacker receives five-year sentence for record-breaking crypto heist

A hacker was sentenced to five years for laundering billions in stolen Bitcoin with his wife.
The stolen Bitcoin, originally worth $71 million, increased to over $10 billion by arrest.

Bitfinex Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years, Guilty of Laundering $10.5 Billion in Bitcoin

Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to five years for the Bitfinex hack, emphasizing the serious consequences of cybercrime and money laundering.

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

Eric Council Jr. allegedly hacked the SEC's X account, manipulating Bitcoin's market price and indicating an awareness of potential investigations against him.

US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants | TechCrunch

The DOJ charged five individuals linked to a hacking group for targeting tech firms and cryptocurrency owners, stealing millions through phishing and SIM swapping.

Bitfenix burglar bags 5 years behind bars for Bitcoin heist

Ilya Lichtenstein receives five years for the 2016 Bitfinex hack, stealing roughly $69 million worth of Bitcoin.

Hacker arrested for the fake SEC tweet that caused a Bitcoin price spike

A man was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account and posting a fake message that manipulated Bitcoin's price.

Bitfinex hacker receives five-year sentence for record-breaking crypto heist

A hacker was sentenced to five years for laundering billions in stolen Bitcoin with his wife.
The stolen Bitcoin, originally worth $71 million, increased to over $10 billion by arrest.

Bitfinex Hacker Sentenced to 5 Years, Guilty of Laundering $10.5 Billion in Bitcoin

Ilya Lichtenstein sentenced to five years for the Bitfinex hack, emphasizing the serious consequences of cybercrime and money laundering.

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

Eric Council Jr. allegedly hacked the SEC's X account, manipulating Bitcoin's market price and indicating an awareness of potential investigations against him.

US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants | TechCrunch

The DOJ charged five individuals linked to a hacking group for targeting tech firms and cryptocurrency owners, stealing millions through phishing and SIM swapping.

Bitfenix burglar bags 5 years behind bars for Bitcoin heist

Ilya Lichtenstein receives five years for the 2016 Bitfinex hack, stealing roughly $69 million worth of Bitcoin.
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#data-breach

T-Mobile confirms it was hacked in recent wave of telecom breaches

T-Mobile confirms it was hacked in a wave of breaches by Chinese threat actors targeting telecom companies and accessing sensitive data.

Supposed Snowflake mastermind busted by Canucks

Arrest of suspected Snowflake breach mastermind Alexander Moucka highlights significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the ongoing threat posed by organized cybercrime.

Remote Working North Korean Cyber Criminal Takes Revenge By Hacking The Company For Firing Him

A North Korean hacker infiltrated a company as a remote worker, extracting sensitive data before being fired.

Internet archive hacked again: mass mail campaign after attack

The Internet Archive's security is compromised, threatening user data and access to sensitive support information.
Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities following a hack, emphasizing inadequate security measures by the Internet Archive.

Canada arrests possible hacker behind Snowflake hacks

Alexander 'Connor' Moucka was arrested as the main suspect in significant hacking attacks on Snowflake customers, involving ransom demands for stolen data.

Snowflake hackers identified and charged with stealing 50 billion AT&T records | TechCrunch

AT&T was breached, with hackers stealing around 50 billion customer records, leading to an indictment against two individuals.
The breach involved sensitive customer records, but not the content of text messages or calls.

T-Mobile confirms it was hacked in recent wave of telecom breaches

T-Mobile confirms it was hacked in a wave of breaches by Chinese threat actors targeting telecom companies and accessing sensitive data.

Supposed Snowflake mastermind busted by Canucks

Arrest of suspected Snowflake breach mastermind Alexander Moucka highlights significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the ongoing threat posed by organized cybercrime.

Remote Working North Korean Cyber Criminal Takes Revenge By Hacking The Company For Firing Him

A North Korean hacker infiltrated a company as a remote worker, extracting sensitive data before being fired.

Internet archive hacked again: mass mail campaign after attack

The Internet Archive's security is compromised, threatening user data and access to sensitive support information.
Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities following a hack, emphasizing inadequate security measures by the Internet Archive.

Canada arrests possible hacker behind Snowflake hacks

Alexander 'Connor' Moucka was arrested as the main suspect in significant hacking attacks on Snowflake customers, involving ransom demands for stolen data.

Snowflake hackers identified and charged with stealing 50 billion AT&T records | TechCrunch

AT&T was breached, with hackers stealing around 50 billion customer records, leading to an indictment against two individuals.
The breach involved sensitive customer records, but not the content of text messages or calls.
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#matt-gaetz

Hacker is said to have gained access to file with damaging testimony about Gaetz

A hacker accessed sensitive documents related to Matt Gaetz, including allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Hacker Is Said to Have Gained Access to File With Damaging Testimony About Gaetz

A hacker accessed sensitive files related to allegations against Matt Gaetz, including testimony about sexual misconduct with a minor.

JUST IN: Hacker Reportedly Obtains Transcript of Damaging' Testimony Against Matt Gaetz

A hacker stole unredacted testimony implicating Matt Gaetz in serious allegations, including sexual encounters with a minor.

Hacker is said to have gained access to file with damaging testimony about Gaetz

A hacker accessed sensitive documents related to Matt Gaetz, including allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Hacker Is Said to Have Gained Access to File With Damaging Testimony About Gaetz

A hacker accessed sensitive files related to allegations against Matt Gaetz, including testimony about sexual misconduct with a minor.

JUST IN: Hacker Reportedly Obtains Transcript of Damaging' Testimony Against Matt Gaetz

A hacker stole unredacted testimony implicating Matt Gaetz in serious allegations, including sexual encounters with a minor.
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#cybersecurity

China hacked U.S. telecommunications networks, FBI and CISA say

Chinese government-linked hackers are conducting a significant cyberespionage campaign against U.S. telecommunications, targeting government and political personnel.

Salt Typhoon Hack Shows There's No Security Backdoor That's Only For The "Good Guys"

Backdoors for government access can be exploited by hackers, compromising user data and security.

The 30-year-old internet backdoor law that came back to bite | TechCrunch

China-backed hackers infiltrated U.S. telecoms' wiretap systems, raising significant intelligence and security concerns for American data privacy.

Chinese believed to have targeted Trump's and Vance's phones in US telecommunications breach

Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance's phones amid a broader telecommunications breach.

Russian Hackers Are Using Fake AI "Nudify" Sites to Steal Data

The notorious hacker group Fin7 has resurfaced through AI deepfake scam sites, exploiting victims for personal information.

AI Companion Site Hacked, Data Reveals Users Trying To Simulate Child Abuse

Hacked AI girlfriend website Muah.ai revealed users attempting to create chatbots simulating horrific sexual abuse of children.

China hacked U.S. telecommunications networks, FBI and CISA say

Chinese government-linked hackers are conducting a significant cyberespionage campaign against U.S. telecommunications, targeting government and political personnel.

Salt Typhoon Hack Shows There's No Security Backdoor That's Only For The "Good Guys"

Backdoors for government access can be exploited by hackers, compromising user data and security.

The 30-year-old internet backdoor law that came back to bite | TechCrunch

China-backed hackers infiltrated U.S. telecoms' wiretap systems, raising significant intelligence and security concerns for American data privacy.

Chinese believed to have targeted Trump's and Vance's phones in US telecommunications breach

Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance's phones amid a broader telecommunications breach.

Russian Hackers Are Using Fake AI "Nudify" Sites to Steal Data

The notorious hacker group Fin7 has resurfaced through AI deepfake scam sites, exploiting victims for personal information.

AI Companion Site Hacked, Data Reveals Users Trying To Simulate Child Abuse

Hacked AI girlfriend website Muah.ai revealed users attempting to create chatbots simulating horrific sexual abuse of children.
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#technology

Popular Chinese electric vehicles can listen to conversations, owners claim

Electric vehicles may possess vulnerabilities that compromise user privacy, allowing unauthorized access to internal audio without the owner's consent.

Bitfinex Hacker Gets 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist

Innovative technologists in India created a clever hack to use AirPod Pro 2s as hearing aids for grandmothers, showcasing technology's potential for accessibility.

Popular Chinese electric vehicles can listen to conversations, owners claim

Electric vehicles may possess vulnerabilities that compromise user privacy, allowing unauthorized access to internal audio without the owner's consent.

Bitfinex Hacker Gets 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist

Innovative technologists in India created a clever hack to use AirPod Pro 2s as hearing aids for grandmothers, showcasing technology's potential for accessibility.
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#cybercrime

A UK man allegedly used genealogy sites to hack execs' email accounts and make millions on stock trades

Robert Westbrook faces charges for hacking executives' emails and profiting from insider trading based on earnings forecasts.
The case highlights vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity and the ongoing threats from cybercriminals.

Crook made millions by breaking into execs' Office365 inboxes, feds say

Federal prosecutors charged Robert B. Westbrook for a 'hack-to-trade' scheme stealing financial data from corporate executives through Office365 hacking.

Cybercrook devoid of boundaries gets 10-year prison stint

Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, affecting 19 medical facilities and ordering restitution over $1 million.

The FBI arrested an Alabama man for allegedly helping hack the SEC's X account

A 25-year-old man was arrested for his role in hacking the SEC's X account and falsely claiming bitcoin ETF approvals.

FBI arrests man accused of hacking SEC's X account in January

An Alabama man, Eric Council Jr., was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account, misleadingly announcing Bitcoin ETF approvals, causing a market spike.

25 year-old Alabama man arrested for January hack of SEC's X account

An Alabama man was arrested for his role in hacking the SEC's social media account, causing bitcoin's price to spike.

A UK man allegedly used genealogy sites to hack execs' email accounts and make millions on stock trades

Robert Westbrook faces charges for hacking executives' emails and profiting from insider trading based on earnings forecasts.
The case highlights vulnerabilities in corporate cybersecurity and the ongoing threats from cybercriminals.

Crook made millions by breaking into execs' Office365 inboxes, feds say

Federal prosecutors charged Robert B. Westbrook for a 'hack-to-trade' scheme stealing financial data from corporate executives through Office365 hacking.

Cybercrook devoid of boundaries gets 10-year prison stint

Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, affecting 19 medical facilities and ordering restitution over $1 million.

The FBI arrested an Alabama man for allegedly helping hack the SEC's X account

A 25-year-old man was arrested for his role in hacking the SEC's X account and falsely claiming bitcoin ETF approvals.

FBI arrests man accused of hacking SEC's X account in January

An Alabama man, Eric Council Jr., was arrested for hacking the SEC's X account, misleadingly announcing Bitcoin ETF approvals, causing a market spike.

25 year-old Alabama man arrested for January hack of SEC's X account

An Alabama man was arrested for his role in hacking the SEC's social media account, causing bitcoin's price to spike.
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Lawyer allegedly hacked with spyware names NSO founders in lawsuit | TechCrunch

This lawsuit marks the first legal action against individual executives of a spyware company for hacking crimes.
#doom

Can Nintendo's Alarmo run Doom? You bet it can

The Nintendo Alarmo can run a playable version of Doom thanks to custom firmware modifications made by a hacker.

Hacker Puts Playable Version Of Doom On Nintendo Alarmo

Alarmo's hackability has been showcased by successfully running Doom, transforming its utility beyond an alarm clock.

Can Nintendo's Alarmo run Doom? You bet it can

The Nintendo Alarmo can run a playable version of Doom thanks to custom firmware modifications made by a hacker.

Hacker Puts Playable Version Of Doom On Nintendo Alarmo

Alarmo's hackability has been showcased by successfully running Doom, transforming its utility beyond an alarm clock.
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Nintendo's Alarmo Has Already Been Hacked To Include Cat Pictures

Nintendo's Alarmo was hacked to allow custom themes using modified firmware, expanding personalization options for users.

Juve deny Guler signing after X account hacked

Juventus' social media was hacked, falsely announcing Arda Güler's transfer, disappointing fans.
The team aims for consistency and improvement after differing performances in Champions League and Serie A.
#consumer-protection

Hacker challenges 7 On Your Side to help his CA victim in taunting letter: 'You can't catch me!'

A hacker claimed to have used a Bay Area man's identity to secure a bank loan, revealing vulnerabilities in online banking.

Turns out Redbox's derelict kiosks are a big red security risk

Redbox kiosks pose a security risk due to data exposure from improper data wiping before sale.
Weak encryption allowed for easy extraction of sensitive customer information by unauthorized individuals.

Hacker challenges 7 On Your Side to help his CA victim in taunting letter: 'You can't catch me!'

A hacker claimed to have used a Bay Area man's identity to secure a bank loan, revealing vulnerabilities in online banking.

Turns out Redbox's derelict kiosks are a big red security risk

Redbox kiosks pose a security risk due to data exposure from improper data wiping before sale.
Weak encryption allowed for easy extraction of sensitive customer information by unauthorized individuals.
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Three men charged in connection with the Trump campaign hack

Three Iranian nationals were charged by the DOJ for hacking Trump campaign emails, part of Iran's effort to undermine US elections.

Are You Hungry, Bro? Let's Hack Your Favorite Food Delivery App | HackerNoon

Hacking embodies pure learning through dissection and reconstruction, contrasting sharply with conventional tech work.
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