Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
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Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam
The Russian hackers used their access to the dam’s computer systems to open a flood gate that spilled millions of gallons of water. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Norway spy chief…
How we found TeaOnHer spilling users’ driver’s licenses in less than 10 minutes
Exclusive: A dating gossip app for men exposed thousands of users’ personal data, including scans of driver’s licenses. CEO Xavier Lampkin won’t say if he plans to notify affected users about the app’s security lapse. This article has been indexed…
Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack: Report
Officials are reportedly blaming a recent breach of the U.S. federal court’s filing system on Russia, whose hackers used the access to snoop on midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and other jurisdictions. This article has been…
Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack: report
Officials are reportedly blaming a recent breach of the U.S. federal court’s filing system on Russia, whose hackers used the access to snoop on midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and other jurisdictions. This article has been…
Hackers breach and expose a major North Korean spying operation
Two hackers broke into the computer of a North Korean government hacker and leaked its contents, offering a rare glimpse inside the secretive nation’s spying operations. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
US government seized $1M from Russian ransomware gang
A global law enforcement coalition targeted the infrastructure of the group behind the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains, allegedly responsible for extorting victims out of $370 million since 2022. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
US government seized $1 million from Russian ransomware gang
A global law enforcement coalition targeted the infrastructure of the group behind the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains, allegedly responsible for extorting victims out of $370 million since 2022. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
Electronic Arts blocks more than 300,000 attempts to cheat after launching Battlefield 6 beta
Soon after the launch of first-person shooter Battlefield 6, cheaters flooded the games, forcing Electronic Arts to respond. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Electronic Arts blocks more than 300,000 attempts to…
Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere
Security researcher Eaton Zveare told TechCrunch that the flaws he discovered in the carmaker’s centralized dealer portal exposed vast access to customer and vehicle data. With this access, Zveare said he could remotely take over a customer’s account and unlock…
After researchers unmasked a prolific SMS scammer, a new operation has emerged in its wake
Security researchers are now sounding the alarm on a new SMS text message fraud operation, which is surging in popularity — and its ability to steal people’s credit cards — since the demise of its predecessor. This article has been…
Data breach at French telecom giant Bouygues affects millions of customers
This is the latest cyberattack to hit a French cellular carrier in recent weeks, following an attack on Orange Telecom in July. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Data breach at French…
TeaOnHer, a rival Tea app for men, is leaking users’ personal data and driver’s licenses
The newly launched app, now trending on Apple’s App Store, contains at least one major security flaw that exposes the private information of its users, including their uploaded selfies and government-issued IDs. This article has been indexed from Security News…
A rival Tea app for men is leaking its users’ personal data and driver’s licenses
The newly launched app, now trending on Apple’s App Store, contains at least one major security flaw that exposes the private information of its users, including their uploaded selfies and government-issued IDs. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Citizen Lab director warns cyber industry about US authoritarian descent
Ron Deibert, the head of the prominent digital human rights groups Citizen Lab, sounds the alarm at the Black Hat security conference about the “dramatic descent into authoritarianism,” but one that the cyber community can help to defend against. This…
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Google says hackers stole its customers’ data by breaching its Salesforce database
Google confirmed that one of its cloud-stored Salesforce databases was breached, exposing its customer data. Google attributed the breach to a hacking group, ShinyHunters, known for breaking into Salesforce databases. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Hacker used a voice phishing attack to steal Cisco customers’ personal information
Cisco disclosed a data breach including customer names, organization names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of Cisco.com users. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hacker used a voice phishing attack to…
SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN amid reports of ransomware attacks
Security researchers say they have evidence that ransomware gangs are hacking into large companies that rely on fully-patched SonicWall firewalls. The researchers say it’s likely the flaw is a “zero-day” bug currently unknown to SonicWall. This article has been indexed…
Google says its AI-based bug hunter found 20 security vulnerabilities
The discoveries by an AI-based bug hunter are significant, as it shows these tools are starting to get real results, even if they still need a human. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Perplexity accused of scraping websites that explicitly blocked AI scraping
Internet giant Cloudflare says it detected Perplexity crawling and scraping websites, even after customers had added technical blocks telling Perplexity not to scrape their pages. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Perplexity…
North Korean spies posing as remote workers have infiltrated hundreds of companies, says CrowdStrike
North Korean IT workers are increasingly using generative AI to draft resumes and “deepfake” their appearances to make money for North Korea’s sanctioned nuclear weapons program. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China. This article has been indexed…
A backlog at the Commerce Dept. is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China. This article has been indexed…
Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data
The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users’ private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure. This article has been indexed from Security…
Authorities seize BlackSuit ransomware gang’s servers
German authorities said they have seized the servers used by the long-running ransomware gang, BlackSuit, which is blamed for cyberattacks across Europe and the U.S., including the City of Dallas. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Google is experimenting with machine learning-powered age-estimation tech in the US
Google will use machine learning and user data to estimate age of users in the U.S. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Google is experimenting with machine learning-powered age-estimation tech in the…
Google is experimenting with machine-learning powered age estimation tech in the U.S.
Google will use machine learning and user data to estimate age of users in the U.S. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Google is experimenting with machine-learning powered age estimation tech in…
Germ brings end-to-end encrypted messages to Bluesky
Germ’s new app lets users send end-to-end encrypted messages on Bluesky. TechCrunch speaks with the Germ founders to hear why they came up with the idea. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion
The cybersecurity giant is getting into identity security with its acquisition of CyberArk, which is one of the biggest cybersecurity deals of the year so far. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Hackers stole Social Security numbers during Allianz Life cyberattack
The U.S. insurance giant tells state regulators that Social Security numbers were among the personal information stolen in its mid-July cyberattack. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers stole Social Security numbers…
Skechers is making kids’ shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
Skechers launches kids’ shoes with built-in AirTag holder. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Skechers is making kids’ shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment
Minnesota activates National Guard as cyberattack on Saint Paul disrupts public services
Gov. Tim Walz activated the state military’s cyber forces to help ensure public services continue to run as the city of Saint Paul battles an ongoing cyberattack. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data
Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year. This article has been indexed from Security News…
Tea app disables DMs after second data breach exposed over a million private messages
Dating safety app Tea experienced a second data breach in as many weeks, exposing over a million sensitive messages between users. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Tea app disables DMs after…
Google won’t say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data
Google said it has “never built a backdoor” for its services, but refused to rule out that it had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Tea app’s second data breach exposed over a million private messages
Dating safety app Tea experienced a second data breach in as many weeks, exposing over a million sensitive messages between users. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Tea app’s second data breach…
Telecom giant Orange warns of disruption amid ongoing cyberattack
The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Trump’s cybersecurity cuts putting nation at risk, warns New York cyber chief
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. This article has been…
Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users’ email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers
A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users’ private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked. This article has been indexed from Security…
New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves. This article has been…
Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hacked and systems ‘destroyed’
Russian prosecutor said it opened a criminal investigation into the cyberattack targeting Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hacked…
Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hit by cyberattack
Russian prosecutor said it opened a criminal investigation into the cyberattack targeting Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hit…
Dating safety app Tea breached, exposing 72,000 user images
Tea, an app that allows women to post anonymous comments about men they’ve supposedly dated, announced Friday that it has suffered a data breach, with hackers gaining access to 72,000 images. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Allianz Life says ‘majority’ of customers’ personal data stolen in cyberattack
Exclusive: Allianz Life said the “majority” of its customers and employees had data stolen in the July cyberattack. The company said it has notified the FBI. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers
Google has suspended the Firebase account of Catwatchful following a TechCrunch investigation. The spyware operation was caught using Google’s own servers to host and run its surveillance app, which was stealthily monitoring thousands of people’s phones. This article has been…
Cybercrime forum Leak Zone publicly exposed its users’ IP addresses
Exclusive: The popular “leaking and cracking” forum left one of its databases exposed to the internet without a password, exposing the IP addresses of its users logging in. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
AI slop and fake reports are exhausting some security bug bounties
“We’re getting a lot of stuff that looks like gold, but it’s actually just crap,” said the founder of one security testing firm. AI-generated security vulnerability reports are already having an effect on bug hunting, for better and worse. This…
European authorities arrest alleged admin of notorious Russian crime forum XSS
French authorities say they wiretapped a server used by the administrator to access their private messages, which revealed activities relating to cybercrime and ransomware attacks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: European…
Hundreds of organizations breached by SharePoint mass-hacks
One of the hacked organizations reportedly includes the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country’s stockpile of nuclear weapons. China-backed hackers have been observed carrying out the hacks targeting SharePoint servers. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers
Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Apple…
UK government wants ransomware victims to report breaches so it can carry out ‘targeted disruptions’ against hackers
Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker’s ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers
Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker’s ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day
The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned “multiple actors” are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Google, Microsoft…
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Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry
The spyware maker was banned from the surveillance industry in 2021, but was caught flouting the ban less than a year later. Now the founder wants the ban lifted altogether. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Hackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies
Thousands of SharePoint servers could be vulnerable to hackers, according to cybersecurity firms. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies
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New zero-day bug in Microsoft SharePoint under widespread attack
Security researchers say Microsoft customers should take immediate action to defend against the ongoing cyberattacks, and must assume they have already been compromised. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: New zero-day bug…
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX confirms $44 million stolen during hack
The crypto exchange, the largest in India, said it plans to absorb the costs of the breach. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX confirms $44 million stolen during…
Microsoft says it will no longer use engineers in China for Department of Defense work
Following a Pro Publica report that Microsoft was using engineers in China to help maintain cloud computing systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, the company said it’s made changes to ensure this will no longer happen. This article has…
These are our favorite cyber books on hacking, espionage, crypto, surveillance, and more
These are our favorite cybersecurity books, both by fiction authors, as well as journalists and researchers. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: These are our favorite cyber books on hacking, espionage, crypto,…
For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data
AI tools are increasingly asking for gross levels of access to your personal data under the guise of needing it to work. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: For privacy and security,…
A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people’s phone locations
The new SS7 bypass-attack tricks phone operators into disclosing a cell subscriber’s location, in some cases down to a few hundred meters. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: A surveillance vendor was…
Hackers are trying to steal passwords and sensitive data from users of Signal clone
The bug in the modified messaging app can expose users’ “plaintext usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data,” per GreyNoise. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers are trying to steal passwords and…
North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025
Chainalysis said crypto thefts during the first half of 2025 were at record levels, thanks in large part to a single breach at a major crypto exchange. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans
The video game giant banned an unknown number of cheaters that were using one of the oldest-running cheats. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches…
UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records
The hackers stole the company’s member list, which included customer names, addresses, and contact information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer…
Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data
Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Chinese authorities are using a…
US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion
Cameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion
Meta fixes bug that could leak users’ AI prompts and generated content
The tech giant fixed the security flaw, netting a security researcher $10,000 for privately disclosing the bug. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Meta fixes bug that could leak users’ AI prompts…
Ukrainian hackers claim to have destroyed servers of Russian drone maker
A coalition of Ukrainian hackers breached and wiped systems belonging to Gaskar Group, a Moscow-based drone maker. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Ukrainian hackers claim to have destroyed servers of Russian…
DOGE staffer with access to Americans’ personal data leaked private xAI API key
The researcher who found the exposed key said it “raises questions” about how DOGE handles sensitive data. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: DOGE staffer with access to Americans’ personal data leaked…
Episource is notifying millions of people that their health data was stolen
The UnitedHealth-owned medical coding service was hacked earlier this year by a ransomware gang. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Episource is notifying millions of people that their health data was stolen
Trump administration to spend $1 billion on ‘offensive’ hacking operations
A top Democrat criticized the move to spend a billion on offensive hacking operations as the budget guts a billion from U.S. cyber defense. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Trump administration…
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Elmo’s X account hacked to publish racist and antisemetic posts
A hacker compromised Elmo’s X account on Sunday and published abusive posts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Elmo’s X account hacked to publish racist and antisemetic posts
Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE?
Analysis: In calling itself an ethical spyware vendor, Paragon has opened itself up to scrutiny of its government customers. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing…
CISA warns hackers are actively exploiting critical ‘Citrix Bleed 2’ security flaw
The U.S. cybersecurity agency gave federal agencies just one day to patch a security bug in Citrix Netscaler, which can be exploited to break into corporate and government networks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
CISA confirms hackers are actively exploiting critical ‘Citrix Bleed 2’ bug
The U.S. cybersecurity agency gave federal agencies just one day to patch a security bug in Citrix Netscaler, which can be exploited to break into corporate and government networks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
Security researchers found two flaws in an AI-powered chatbot used by McDonald’s to interact with job applicants. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data…
French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: Report
Daniil Kasatkin was reportedly arrested in a Paris airport on June 21 at the request of U.S. authorities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of…
French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: report
Daniil Kasatkin was reportedly arrested in a Paris airport on June 21 at the request of U.S. authorities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of…
Authorities arrest four hackers linked to UK retail hacking spree
The U.K. National Crime Agency said the suspects are in custody in relation to the hacks targeting Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Authorities arrest…
Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security
Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new…
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How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks
These carrier security settings can prevent your phone number from being hijacked or stolen. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks
US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers
Accused hacker and Chinese national Xu Zewei was arrested in Italy at the request of U.S. prosecutors. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of…
Activision took down Call of Duty game after PC players hacked, says source
Activision last week brought offline the Microsoft Store version of “Call of Duty: WWII” as the company was investigating “reports of an issue.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Activision took down…
Marks & Spencer chair refuses to say if retailer paid hackers after ransomware attack
The retail giant’s chair confirmed the breach was caused by ransomware. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Marks & Spencer chair refuses to say if retailer paid hackers after ransomware attack
Ingram Micro says ongoing outage caused by ransomware attack
Ingram Micro is one of the largest distributors of tech and cloud products. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Ingram Micro says ongoing outage caused by ransomware attack
Ransomware gang Hunters International says it’s shutting down
The cybercriminal group, which said it’s releasing its decryption tools to victims, may be transitioning to new infrastructure under a different name. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Ransomware gang Hunters International…
India’s Max Financial says hacker accessed customer data from its insurance unit
The insurance giant is one of the largest insurers in India. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: India’s Max Financial says hacker accessed customer data from its insurance unit
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
Using stalkerware is creepy, unethical, potentially illegal, and puts your data and that of your loved ones in danger. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never…
Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones
The spyware operation’s exposed customer email addresses and passwords were shared with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is…
Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers’ personal information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism
The citizen app for anonymously reporting ICE agents and raids went viral after criticism from the U.S. Attorney General. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE…
US government takes down major North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ operation
US prosecutors indicated a total of 13 people involved in the fraudulent scheme to steal and launder money for North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US government…
Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says
The watchdog revealed the 2018 incident as part of an audit of the FBI”s counter-surveillance efforts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to…
FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: FBI, cybersecurity firms say a…