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All posts tagged "hackers"
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1.5KSecurity / TechHackers are using social media to launch cyberattacks
According to the New York Times, the Pentagon is worried that hackers are ramping up their social media presence in order to...
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1.3KApple / iOS / Mobile / Security / Tech[UPDATED] Doubt swirls around today’s planned wiping of millions of Apple accounts
In the end, Hunt believes the Turkish Crime Family may have around 53,000 actual accounts that weren't in previous data dumps.
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1.3KApple / iOS / Mobile / Security / TechTurkish Crime Family responds to Apple email and iCloud data ransom
The group claims that money isn't their main motivation for the planned attack. They also claim they are accessing more Apple databases...
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976Security / TechUnited States charges four in hacking of 500 million Yahoo accounts
One of the defendants also used his access to Yahoo's networks by searching out credit and gift card numbers to make a...
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817Business / Security / TechYahoo has notified users of yet another security breach to their accounts
Yahoo has not given any indication just how many users have been affected by this flaw or how may users have had...
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3.9KMobile / Security / TechChase eATM user has mobile app hacked and loses $3,000USD
Chase eATM machines debuted over a year ago, replacing ATM machines like these.
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2.0KSecurity / TechMorton, Illinois, school district hit by CEO fraud, may be linked to Russian hackers
In the Morton, Illinois, case, the target did indeed send the information requested, which included district employees social security numbers.
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797Security / TechSt. Louis public libraries struck by ransomware
It will be some time before all library services are back up and running.
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1.2KGoogle / Security / TechHackers may have found a way to insert malicious code into Google Ads
Ordinarily, if you clicked those ad links, you would be directed to the company who placed the ad (YouTube, Best Buy, Verizon...
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1.1KGoogle / Security / TechWarning: New Gmail phishing attack could be easy to fall for
Once you've entered your credentials into the fake Gmail login page, the thieves jump into action and are able to login to...
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958Security / TechOperation Avalanche takes down huge malware botnet
Operation Avalanche took many years to come to a successful outcome but this isn't the last you'll hear about malware botnets being...
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1.0KSecurity / TechHackers put large botnet infected with Mirai worm up for rent
Two hackers, with criminal pasts, are offering up a large botnet of 400,000 Internet of Things (IoT) infected devices for rent.
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1.9KSecurity / Tech
Hackers at it again, spreading ransomware via social media platforms
There are new warnings out today concerning opening files received through social media, namely Facebook and LinkedIn.
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900Security / TechUnited States Navy hacked via civilian contract worker’s laptop
The data of over 134,000 current and former sailors data has been compromised in this latest hack.
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923Google / Microsoft / TechRussian hackers have already exploited latest Windows security bug
"Google's decision to disclose these vulnerabilities before patches are broadly available and tested is disappointing, and puts customers at increased risk."
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705Security / Tech
Yahoo said to announce massive data breach soon
The announcement is expected to be made sometime this week.
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945Mobile / Security / TechUser claims to have accessed the T-Mobile network for free
"Just like that, I now had access to data throughout the TMobile network without maintaining any sort of formal payments or contract."
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940Android / Google / Mobile / Security / TechLinux bug could affect 80% of all Android phones
Lookout has discovered a new vulnerability that was found starting in Linux version 3.6, which has been a part of Android since...
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808Apple / Security / TechApple finally implements bug bounty program, invite only
Apple says the bug bounty payouts will range from $25,000 to $200,000.
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1.1KSecurity / TechResearch says EMV chips can be bypassed by thieves
The trick is to then recode the magnetic strip on the new card to tell a credit card terminal there is no...
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2.1KSecurity / Tech120,000 Bitcoin units stolen in Hong Kong hack
Bitfinex does not believe the hack was internal but nothing is being ruled out at this point.
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874Security / TechHacker puts 200 million older Yahoo accounts up for sale
If you're a Yahoo user and have been since at least 2012, it's probably a good time to change your password and...
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1.1KiOS / Mobile / Security / TechiOS Smishing operation targets your Apple ID
Right now bit.ly says this smishing operation has only garnered around 1700 clicks most of those in the United States
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1.2KSecurity / TechTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey hacked by OurMine
The hacking group OurMine is at it again, this time hacking the Twitter account of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The group has...
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1.9KEditorial / Security / TechWhy you should already be locking down TeamViewer
Post Author Max Emelianov started HostForWeb in 2001. In his role as HostForWeb’s CEO, he focuses on teamwork and providing the best...
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1.4KEditorial / Security / TechShould you worry about your YouTube account being hacked?
As we reported late last night, the YouTube account of WatchMojo.com was hacked with relativity harmless modifications to its video titles. It...
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1.4KSecurity / TechAcer Security Breach Hits Over 34,000 Users
Another week and a new security breach. This time it’s Acer who has revealed that their online shopping users, just over thirty-four...
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844Security / Tech
DNC Gets Hacked By Russian Government
Just when you think the hacks couldn’t get any deeper, the Russian government goes and hacks the DNC (Democratic National Committee). According...
