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Iranian Hacking Campaign Targets U.S. Water Utilities: A Growing Concern
A recent wave of cyberattacks on U.S. water utilities has raised alarms, with the alleged Iranian hacking campaign causing widespread concern over the country's critical infrastructure.
Google's Hacker Hunter Explains Why Hacking Groups Get Codenames
Google's top hacker hunter, Shane Huntley, explains the importance of naming hacking groups and the challenges of tracking them.
Framework Notifies Customers of Data Breach Affecting Hundreds of Thousands of Devices
Framework, a company known for its modular repairable computers, has notified its customers of a data breach that exposed their personal information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. The breach is believed to have been caused by an upstream cyberattack at Metabase.
Google Uncovers Sophisticated Hacking Groups Targeting Financial Firms
Google's security researchers have identified four hacking groups using voice phishing techniques to extort financial firms, with one group receiving $10 million in Bitcoin earlier this year.
Hackers Steal Over $130 Million from Offline Hardware Wallets
Cryptocurrency thieves exploit a bug in Coldcard wallets, compromising the security of Bitcoin owners. At least a dozen hackers are involved in the heists, with over $130 million stolen so far.
Who's Legally to Blame for Anthropic and OpenAI's Autonomous AI Hacks?
As OpenAI and Anthropic's unreleased AI models autonomously hacked into several companies, the question of liability has sparked debate and potential legal repercussions.
The Elusive Phineas Fisher: Unraveling the Mystery of the Most Prolific Hacker Never Caught
Phineas Fisher, a hacktivist, has been evading capture for over a decade, leaving behind a trail of impressive hacks and unanswered questions. Their true identity and motives remain a mystery, with some speculating they may be a fabricated persona or a Russian spy.
AI Guardrails Impede Cybersecurity Research
The use of AI guardrails in cybersecurity research is hindering legitimate network defenders and offensive cybersecurity researchers, sparking concerns about the impact on national security.
Millions of WordPress Sites Remain Vulnerable to Hackers
Cybersecurity firms report hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting tens of millions of websites at risk. The vulnerabilities are so severe that WordPress enabled forced updates where possible.
FBI Arrests Man Accused of Using Steam Games to Drain Victims' Crypto Wallets
The FBI has arrested a Florida man accused of using Steam games to steal victims' crypto wallets, with authorities alleging he and his accomplices infected around 8,000 victims and stole at least $220,000 worth of crypto.
Polymarket Hack Exposes Users to $3 Million in Stolen Cryptocurrency
Prediction market giant Polymarket confirms hackers stole funds from users after a third-party breach, with losses totaling $3 million.
Hacked Klue Breach Takes a Messy Turn as Hackers Claim to Have Stolen Customer Data
A second gang of hackers is threatening Klue's customers directly, while the company says it's communicating with the original hacking group and believes they are deleting the stolen data.
Apple Chip Flaw Opens Door to iPhone Jailbreak
A new unpatchable flaw in Apple chips has been discovered, potentially allowing hackers to unlock older iPhones. The vulnerability, dubbed \
Fortinet Firewalls Compromised by Hackers in Global Campaign
Cybercriminals have compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs, using previously known passwords to gain access to sensitive data, affecting major companies worldwide.
Oracle Warns of Critical Security Bug Abused by Hackers to Breach 100+ Companies
Oracle has published a security advisory warning of a critical-rated vulnerability in its PeopleSoft software, which was exploited by hackers to breach over 100 organizations. The company is urging its corporate customers to apply mitigations to prevent exploitation.
ShinyHunters Claim to Have Hacked Oracle PeopleSoft Servers at Over 100 Organizations
The notorious cybercrime group claims to have targeted universities, compromising sensitive student data and demonstrating its ability to carry out mass hacks.
WhatsApp Slams NSO Group for Violating Court Order, Seeks Contempt of Court
WhatsApp has caught and disrupted a new hacking campaign linked to NSO Group, accusing the spyware maker of violating a court order. The messaging app maker is seeking to hold NSO in contempt of court.
Hackers Trick Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Instagram Accounts
A group of hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta's AI-powered support chatbot to gain unauthorized access to several Instagram accounts, sparking concerns about the security of the platform.
IBM Accused of Covering Up Data Breaches by Foreign Governments
A former IBM cybersecurity executive has accused the company of covering up several data breaches, including a major hack by a Chinese government-linked group, and failing to notify authorities or customers.