Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to stealing victims’ information from the Supreme Court and other federal government agencies, and then posting it on his Instagram @ihackthegovernment. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Supreme…
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How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East
The phishing campaign targeted users on WhatsApp, including an Iranian-British activist, and stole the credentials of a Lebanese cabinet minister and at least one journalist. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: How…
Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever,…
The multibillion-dollar AI security problem enterprises can’t ignore
AI agents are supposed to make work easier. But they’re also creating a whole new category of security nightmares. As companies deploy AI-powered chatbots, agents, and copilots across their operations, they’re facing a new risk: How do you let employees and AI…
The multi-billion AI security problem enterprises can’t ignore
AI agents are supposed to make work easier. But they’re also creating a whole new category of security nightmares. As companies deploy AI-powered chatbots, agents, and copilots across their operations, they’re facing a new risk: how do you let employees and AI agents use…
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million Series A
The company used an AI-native platform to help companies fight threats. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million Series A
US cargo tech company publicly exposed its shipping systems and customer data to the web
Shipping tech company Bluspark left internal plaintext passwords, including those of executives, exposed to the internet, at a time when hacks in the shipping industry are on the rise. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A
The company used an AI-native platform to help companies fight threats. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A
Man to plead guilty to hacking US Supreme Court filing system
A 24-year-old from Tennessee is expected to admit to accessing the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system without authorization dozens of times throughout 2023. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Man to plead…
Fintech firm Betterment confirms data breach after hackers send fake crypto scam notification to users
Hackers gained access to some Betterment customers’ personal information through a social engineering attack, then targeted some of them with a crypto-related phishing message. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Fintech firm…
Instagram says there’s been ‘no breach’ despite password reset requests
Instagram says that although some users received suspicious-looking password reset requests, it has not been breached. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Instagram says there’s been ‘no breach’ despite password reset requests
Critics pan spyware maker NSO’s transparency claims amid its push to enter US market
The infamous spyware maker released a new transparency report claiming to be a responsible spyware maker, without providing insight into how the company dealt with problematic customers in the past. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over economic crisis
Internet monitoring firms and experts say Iran’s internet has almost completely shut down, as protests spread through major cities. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over…
Illinois health department exposed over 700,000 residents’ personal data for years
The security lapse exposed personal information belonging to residents who received state benefits. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Illinois health department exposed over 700,000 residents’ personal data for years
Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software
Bryan Fleming, the founder of hacked stalkerware company pcTattletale, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to the running of his now-defunct Michigan-based spyware company. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Founder of…
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live onstage during hacker conference
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacist websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data
A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: California residents can use…
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what?
Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO’s Pegasus or Paragon’s Graphite. What happens after receiving a threat notification? This article has been indexed from Security News…