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bgr.inworld10 days ago
Wired Reports Meta Safety Tests, Researcher Ticket Hack, and Apple Email Flaw Status
A Wired investigation detailed contractors testing AI chatbots with child personas. Separate reports covered an Apple privacy tool vulnerability and a hacking arrest.
hackread.comworld12 days agoUpdated
U.S. authorities extradite 19-year-old linked to Scattered Spider hacking group
A dual U.S.-Estonian national was arrested in Finland in April and brought to Chicago to face charges tied to a 2025 jewelry retailer breach. Prosecutors say the group demanded roughly $8 million in cryptocurrency.
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techcentral.co.zatechnology22 days ago
Klue Says Hackers Stole Customer Data via Compromised Credential
TechCrunch reported that hackers accessed Klue systems using a compromised credential on June 12. Cybercrime group Icarus claimed responsibility and threatened to publish stolen data on Monday absent ransom payment. Multiple companies including Gong and Tanium confirmed data expo…
Forbestechnology35 days ago
CrowdStrike: North Korean Group Behind 47% of Tech Firm Intrusions via Remote Developer Jobs
FAMOUS CHOLLIMA conducted remote developer operations and cryptocurrency theft across three continents from April 2025 to March 2026. CrowdStrike documented the activity in its annual report released Tuesday.
rediff.comtechnology59 days ago
Iranian Hackers Suspected of Accessing Unprotected US Gas Station Tank Monitors
Hackers accessed unprotected automatic tank gauge systems in multiple states and altered some display readings though not actual fuel levels. No physical damage occurred but the intrusions have prompted safety concerns over potential undetected gas leaks. CNN reported the breache…
medium.comfinance66 days ago
LayerZero Acknowledges Security Configuration Error in $292M Kelp DAO Exploit Tied to North Korean Attackers
LayerZero published a blog on May 9, 2026 reversing its position on the April hack tied to North Korean attackers. The company acknowledged allowing its own decentralized verifier network to secure high-value assets in a risky 1-of-1 configuration. Major clients including Kelp an…
thehindu.comtechnology68 days ago
Bauman Moscow State Technical University Graduates Recruited by Russian Military Intelligence
A consortium of international media outlets obtained 2,000 documents showing that Bauman Moscow State Technical University trained Russian military intelligence officers, particularly in hacking techniques. One top student, Daniil Porshin, joined Unit 26165 of the GRU, also known…
CoinDeskfinance71 days ago
Arbitrum DAO Served Restraining Notice Over Frozen ETH from Kelp DAO Exploit
Families with judgments against North Korea are attempting to claim 30,765 ETH frozen after the rsETH exploit, citing links to DPRK hacking groups. A lawyer served Arbitrum DAO with a restraining notice under New York law to block release of the funds. The move ties to federal ac…
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Balancer Exploiter Resumes Activity After 5 Months, Launders $2.55M ETH to BTC
The perpetrator behind a $120 million theft from Balancer has become active again. In the past hour, the exploiter moved 1,100 ETH valued at $2.55 million and began converting it to BTC via THORChain. @lookonchain reported the laundering activity on 2026-04-24.
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usethebitcoin.comfinance82 days ago
Hacker Converts 75,700 ETH from KelpDAO to BTC via THORChain in 1.5 Days
A hacker involved in the KelpDAO incident has swapped approximately 75,700 ETH, valued at $1.75 billion, into BTC over a day and a half. The conversions primarily used the THORChain protocol. This activity generated $800 million in trading volume and $910,000 in fees for THORChai…
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newsbtc.comfinance84 days ago
Arbitrum Freezes 30,766 ETH Worth $71.15 Million Linked to KelpDAO Hacker
Arbitrum has frozen 30,766 ETH valued at $71.15 million belonging to the hacker of KelpDAO on its network. The action took place 20 minutes before the report. The freeze targets assets on the Arbitrum network, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain.
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medianama.comtechnology87 days ago
Security Issues Reported in EU Age-Verification App and Multiple Data Breaches
A security consultant identified vulnerabilities in the EU's new age-verification app, allowing access in under two minutes. Data breaches were confirmed at a European gym chain and a global hotel reservation company, affecting customer information. Additional incidents include a…
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Hackers Exploit Unpatched Vulnerabilities in Windows Defender
A security researcher released details and exploit code for three vulnerabilities in Windows Defender. Hackers are now using this code in attacks on organizations, according to a cybersecurity firm. Microsoft stated it supports coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
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Hacking Group Claims to Have Stolen 80 Million Rockstar Games Records
A hacking group announced it had stolen nearly 80 million business records from Rockstar Games, the maker of Grand Theft Auto. The group has a history of compromising major global corporations. @Reuters reported the statement from the hacking group.
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Adobe Warns Windows and Mac Users of Zero-Day Vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader
Adobe has reported a zero-day vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader software affecting Windows and Mac users. Hackers are exploiting the flaw in ongoing attacks. The company recommends updating within 72 hours to address the issue.
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UK Energy Company Reports Hacker Redirected Contractor Payment to Own Account
A UK energy company disclosed that a hacker redirected a payment intended for a contractor, resulting in the loss of £700,000. The incident involved the payment landing in the hacker's bank account. The company has notified authorities and is cooperating with investigations.
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Hacker Accesses Chinese Supercomputer, Obtains Defense-Related Data, CNN Reports
A hacker accessed a Chinese supercomputer and acquired a large volume of data, according to CNN citing sources with direct knowledge. The data included renderings of bombs and missiles, advanced simulations, and other defense-related materials. The incident highlights potential v…
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US Agencies Warn of Iranian Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
US government agencies have issued warnings about Iranian hackers targeting American critical infrastructure, including energy and water sectors. The alerts come amid threats from former President Trump against Iranian infrastructure. Officials report ongoing digital attacks attr…
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Wiredtechnology97 days ago
US Agencies Warn of Iranian-Linked Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
A joint advisory from US agencies including the FBI, NSA, DOE, and CISA details hacking attempts by Iran-affiliated hackers on industrial control systems in energy, water, and government facilities. The hackers targeted programmable logic controllers from Rockwell Automation to p…
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Jones Day Law Firm Reports Data Breach Affecting 10 Clients
Jones Day announced on Monday that hackers breached its systems and accessed files of 10 clients. The firm disclosed the incident in a statement. Details on the nature of the accessed data and the clients involved were not specified in the announcement.
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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Compromise of Widely Used Open Source Web Project
North Korean state-sponsored hackers are suspected of hijacking a popular open source project used across the web, with the operation likely planned over weeks. The incident involved inserting malicious code into the project's repository. Cybersecurity firms have identified the a…
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