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…
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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…
The votes are in: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Audience Choice winners revealed for roundtables and breakouts
You voted — they made it onto the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 agenda! After reviewing hundreds of standout Call for Content submissions and opening the vote to the TechCrunch audience, we’ve locked in the top five roundtables and top five breakout…
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…