Huawei phones, given their custom hardware and operating system, may actually be easier to hack than other brands. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Venezuela’s president thinks American spies can’t hack Huawei…
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ICE reactivates contract with spyware maker Paragon
The Israeli spyware maker now faces the dilemma of whether to continue its relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and help fuel its mass deportations program. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: WhatsApp…
TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customers’ personal information
The credit reporting giant confirmed unauthorized access to a third-party application storing the personal information of its customers. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customers’ personal…
FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI’s cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is “ongoing” and affecting companies all over the world. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at…
US sanctions fraud network used by North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ to seek jobs and steal money
Treasury officials say the North Korea government used the fraud network to generate money for the regime’s nuclear weapons program. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US sanctions fraud network used by…
DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower
The Social Security Administration’s chief data officer publicly blew the whistle, saying DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk by uploading a critical government database of citizen’s data to Amazon’s cloud. This article has been indexed…
Security researcher maps hundreds of TeslaMate servers spilling Tesla vehicle data
A security researcher mapped TeslaMate servers that are publicly exposed to the internet, including sensitive Tesla vehicle data, such as their locations. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Security researcher maps hundreds…
A new security flaw in TheTruthSpy phone spyware is putting victims at risk
Exclusive: Hackers can take over the accounts of TheTruthSpy spyware customers, putting their victims’ private phone data at risk thanks to a new security flaw. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: A…
Developer gets prison time for sabotaging former employer’s network with a ‘kill switch’
The ex-developer was convicted of planting malicious code designed to crash its servers in the event that he was fired. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Developer gets prison time for sabotaging…
Hackers who exposed North Korean government hacker explain why they did it
The two self-described hacktivists said they had access to the North Korean spy’s computer for around four months before deciding what they had found should be made public. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
Device searches at the US border hit record high, new data shows
There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Device searches at the…
Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation
After developing a facial recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and doxing random people, two former Harvard students are now launching a startup that makes smart glasses with an always-on microphone. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone
Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: New…
Your next customer is on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 expo floor — will they find you or your competitor?
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 lands in San Francisco from October 27–29, and the Expo Hall is already packed with early adopters, startup scouts, and enterprise buyers looking to discover what’s next. If you’re not there to show off your product, your…
US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand
Tulsi Gabbard said that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also participated in the negotiations with the U.K. government over its once-secret demand to Apple. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Allianz Life data breach affects 1.1 million customers
Data breach notification site Have I Been Pwned notified 1.1 million customers of a July data breach, a number not previously reported. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Allianz Life data breach…
HR giant Workday says hackers stole personal data in recent breach
The HR tech giant said it had no indication of any unauthorized access to customer systems, but has not ruled out a breach affecting customers’ personal information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
How your solar rooftop became a national security issue
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…
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…