The U.S. Department of Justice announced that two Americans were sentenced to years in prison for helping the North Korean government place fake IT workers in U.S. companies. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
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Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet
Retail giant Express was publicly spilling customer information to the open web. The bug is now fixed after TechCrunch alerted Express, but the company would not say if it plans to notify customers. This article has been indexed from Security…
Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack on thermal plant
Sweden’s minister for civil defense said Russian hackers are “now attempting destructive cyber attacks against organizations in Europe.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack…
Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plug-ins used in thousands of websites
Dozens of WordPress plug-ins were allegedly hijacked to push malware after they were sold to a new corporate owner. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress…
Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos
In an interview at the Semafor World Economy summit this week, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explained why the company was still engaged with the U.S. government while simultaneously suing them. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Adobe fixes PDF zero-day security bug that hackers have exploited for months
It’s not clear how many people were compromised by this hacking campaign, but a security researcher said the hackers were targeting victims since at least November 2025. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication codes. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: FBI announces takedown of phishing…
Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers’ data
The travel giant notified customers that their personal data, including names, emails, physical addresses, phone numbers may have been accessed in a security incident. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Booking.com confirms…
Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion
The data breach at Anodot, which affects customers like Rockstar Games, is the latest hack aimed at stealing data from a large number of corporate giants. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
France’s move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: France to ditch Windows for Linux to…
Hacker stole £700,000 from UK energy company by redirecting payment
The U.K. energy company said a redirected payment meant for a contractor instead landed in a hacker’s bank account. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hacker stole £700,000 from UK energy company…
Hacker stole £700,000 from U.K. energy company by redirecting payment
The U.K. energy company said a redirected payment meant for a contractor instead landed in a hacker’s bank account. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hacker stole £700,000 from U.K. energy company…
WireGuard VPN developer can’t ship software updates after Microsoft locks account
The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and are blocking their ability to send software updates to users. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups
Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials and hack victims’ devices. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hack-for-hire group…
Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents
The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney’s Office. The World Leaks extortion gang was reported to be behind the attack. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account
The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Final 3 days to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until April 10, 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your spot at the center of the tech ecosystem. Register here. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, US agencies warn
A joint FBI, NSA, and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have ‘escalated’ their tactics in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Iranian hackers…
Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn
A joint FBI, NSA and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have ‘escalated’ their tactics in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Iranian hackers…
Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative
The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI…