Hacking
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Building Internet-of-Things Army for Cyberattacks
A young hacker has pleaded guilty to taking part in an effort to bring down Sony's Playstation gaming platform by hijacking "internet of things" devices, Justice Department officials announced.
Senator Says Trump's Voter Fraud Claims Are Exactly What Russia, Iran Want
In an interview with 'Firing Line,' Maine Senator Angus King criticized Trump for raising doubts about the U.S. election.
Russian Hackers Accused of 2016 Election Meddling Are Hitting Dems Again
Reuters reported that the group Fancy Bear targeted Democrats in two states, as well as several prominent think tanks.
Russian-Speaking Hackers Unleashing Attacks on US Hospitals, Officials Warn
U.S. officials warned of "credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers" on Thursday.
Donald Trump Campaign Site Hackers Ask For Donations to Reveal Data
"We have evidence that completely discredits mr trump as a president proving his criminal involvement and cooperation with foreign actors manipulating the 2020 elections," the hacked site said.
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Holding Stolen Data for Ransom
The individual had been connected to a hacking group known as The Dark Overlord, which had taken credit for the theft of television shows and medical files.
Alabama State Agency's Meeting Zoom-Bombed With Porn, Hitler References
An Alabama Public Charter School Commission meeting was flooded with pornographic images and references to Adolf Hitler, moments after a group of elementary students exited the Zoom conference.
Joe Biden Campaign Targeted by Russian State-Backed Hackers: Report
Sources say there have been attempted breaches of strategy firm SKDKnickerbocker, which is linked to the Democratic Party.
Read This Chart to Find Out How Fast Someone Can Hack Into Your Accounts
If your password is only four or five characters (regardless of whether they are just numbers or a combination of numbers, letters and symbols), there's a very high chance that it will be hacked instantly.
Cell Phone Store Manager Arrested for Sharing Explicit Videos of TV Celeb
Investigators believe Christopher Allen Freeman stole explicit videos from phones that had been brought to his store for repair.
Bipartisan HACT Act Couldn't Come at a Better Time
Congress is on the brink of passing a very important piece of cybersecurity legislation.
China's 'Bat Woman' Rejects Claim Country Tried to Steal U.S. COVID-19 Data
"China's vaccine research is currently at the forefront," top Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli said in an interview with CGTN, a state-controlled media outlet.
How Trump Could Turn Troubled 2020 Election into an Unprecedented Disaster
Chaos over mail-in ballots and distrust of the results could trigger an existential crisis for American democracy.
COVID-19 Vaccine Research 'Fair Game' for Cyber-Spies, Experts Warn
"We shouldn't be surprised these attacks are happening. What would be surprising is if they stopped," cybersecurity expert Stefan Tanase told Newsweek.
Twitter Users Report Being Locked Out of Accounts After Bitcoin Hack
Some verified users on Twitter have been locked out of their accounts for hours.
Russian Cyber Espionage Group Trying to Steal COVID-19 Vaccine Research
"Throughout 2020, APT29 has targeted various organisations involved in COVID-19 vaccine development in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom," according to a new intelligence report.
Obama, Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates Twitter accounts hacked in bitcoin scam
The hacked tweets claim that the cryptocurrency groups are donating 5,000 Bitcoins (roughly $46,015,500) to community healthcare partners.
North Korean Hackers Are Now Stealing U.S. Shoppers' Credit Card Details
Cybercriminals with links to a state-sponsored unit known as "Hidden Cobra" were breaking into the websites of large U.S retailers since at least May last year, cyber researchers say.
Google Chrome Users Targeted in 'Massive Global Surveillance Campaign'
Millions of users of the popular internet browser are believed to have been affected by a widespread spying and data-theft scheme. Here's what we know.
The Cyber Vulnerabilities of a Work-At-Home Government
Coronavirus has highlighted how the federal government still has a lot of work to do, when it comes to cybersecurity.
Is Zoom Safe and is Your Privacy at Risk? Video Calling App Explained
The California-based video-calling company enjoyed an influx of new users as the coronavirus outbreak pushed countries into lockdown, but its security and privacy policies have come under fire.
How to Delete Your Houseparty Account Now That You're Worried About Hacking
In light of the rumors about hacking that are circulating on Twitter, here's a step-by-step guide to ditching your Houseparty account.
Botnet Linked to Russian Criminals Infected 9 Million Computers
The zombie network was linked to a slew of malicious activity over the years, including pump-and-dump stock scams, fake pharmaceutical spam email, Russian dating scams, and ransomware.
Hackers Use Fake HIV Test Results As Lure to Infect Computers, Steal Data
If successfully downloaded, attackers can "run programs and access victims' data including sensitive personal and financial information," Proofpoint researchers warned.
Tesla Cars Tricked Into Autonomously Speeding Up By 50 Miles Per Hour
"By making a tiny sticker-based modification to our speed limit sign, we were able to cause a targeted misclassification of the MobilEye camera," McAfee researchers said in a blog post.
North Korea Internet Use Spikes As Regime Turns to Hacking, Cryptocurrency
"The Kim regime has developed a model for using and exploiting the internet that is unique—it is a nation run like a criminal syndicate," the Recorded Future report said.
From Bezos to Khashoggi to Yemen, Saudi Arabia and MBS Revel in Impunity
The kingdom and its crown prince obviously don't believe the rules about how to behave in to the international community are something they need bother about.
Mohammed bin Salman Allegedly Hacked Bezos' Phone: Report
Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman allegedly hacked the mobile phone of Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, according to a report from The Guardian.
Biden-Linked Ukraine Company Hacked by Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency
Burisma Holdings, the Ukrainian gas company for whom Hunter Biden once worked, has been hacked by the same Russian intelligence agency that stole emails regarding Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, according to a report in The New York Times.
Hackers Deface U.S. Government Website With Pro-Iran Messages
The homepage for the U.S. Federal Depository Library Program was altered to show a picture of a bloodied President Donald Trump being punched in the face before the website was taken down.