Hackers Break Into Network of One of New Jersey’s Largest Newspapers
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Lee Enterprises, the parent company of several local newspapers, including The Press of Atlantic City, has confirmed it was the target …
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Chinese hackers infiltrate U.S. telecom giants, have access to everyone’s phone, U.S. Senator Says
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota revealed Friday that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have infiltrated all major U.S. telecommunications companies, allowing …
‘Hacked The Hackers’: US And Allies Take Down One Of World’s Most Notorious Cybercrime Gangs
‘Hacked The Hackers’: US And Allies Take Down One Of World’s Most Notorious Cybercrime Gangs Jake Smith on February 20, 2024 The U.S. and Western …
Lockbit hackers’ swagger on display after police leak identities online
By Christopher Bing and James Pearson WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – One of the world’s biggest criminal hacking gangs woke up on Tuesday to a startling discovery: …
Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to hone their skills and …
Chinese hackers are targeting US infrastructure, FBI chief to testify
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hackers linked to the Chinese government are targeting critical infrastructure in the United States, preparing to cause “real-world harm” …
Russian Hackers Charged in New Jersey Federal Court
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Russian nationals, Aleksey Timofeyevich Stroganov and Tim Stigal, were charged in separate indictments for their involvement in extensive hacking and fraud …
US officials say Russians hackers are launching potential SolarWinds-style operations
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials say that Russian hackers are targeting servers hosting outdated versions of software made by the Czech tech company …
North Korea hackers may have stolen data on laser weapon -police
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean police are investigating whether a North Korean hacker group, accused of stealing data from 14 entities, obtained information on defence …
Mercenary hackers stole data that Exxon later cited in climate lawsuits -US prosecutors
By Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors say an Israeli private investigator used hackers to steal emails from climate activists who were …
Blockchain analysts suspect N. Korea-linked hackers behind $70m crypto theft
By Elizabeth Howcroft and Raphael Satter LONDON (Reuters) – Blockchain researchers say North Korea-linked hackers are likely behind a $70 million theft from crypto exchange …
North Korean hackers target U.S.-South Korea military drills, police say
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – Suspected North Korean hackers have targeted a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise being held this week though classified information …
US Power Grid Faces ‘Alarming’ Threat From Chinese Hackers, Expert Warns Lawmakers
US Power Grid Faces ‘Alarming’ Threat From Chinese Hackers, Expert Warns Lawmakers Nick Pope on July 18, 2023 The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses an …
US State Dept says it has no reason to doubt Microsoft’s attribution of hack to China hackers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The State Department on Wednesday said it has no reason to doubt Microsoft’s accusation that Chinese state-linked hackers since May have secretly …
China-Linked Hackers Broke Into US Government Agency Emails: REPORT
China-Linked Hackers Broke Into US Government Agency Emails: REPORT Ailan Evans on July 12, 2023 A China-linked hacking group successfully breached protected email accounts of …
Russia-aligned hackers pose threat to Canada energy sector – spy agency
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Russia-aligned hackers could seek to disrupt Canada’s powerful oil and natural gas sector, especially since Ottawa is a strong backer of Ukraine, …
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate Global Governments, Organizations, Security Firm Says
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate Global Governments, Organizations, Security Firm Says Will Kessler on June 15, 2023 Chinese hackers are suspected of breaching the networks of public …
Pro-Russian hackers step up attacks against Swiss targets, authorities say
GENEVA (Reuters) -A pro-Russian hacking group had intensified its cyberattacks against Switzerland, authorities said on Tuesday, with hackers claiming to have taken down several major …
U.S. deploys more cyber forces abroad to help fight hackers
By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The United States is sending more of its cyber forces abroad to help foreign governments fight hackers, a …
Ukrainian hackers say they have compromised Russian spy who hacked Democrats in 2016
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ukrainian hackers claim to have broken into the emails of a senior Russian military spy wanted by the Federal …
U.S. agency warns that hackers are going after Citrix networking gear
By Christopher Bing (Reuters) -A hacking group named APT5, which is suspected to be Chinese, has exploited a vulnerability in networking gear from U.S. technology …
China-Linked Hackers Stole Millions In COVID-19 Relief Funds, Secret Service Says
China-Linked Hackers Stole Millions In COVID-19 Relief Funds, Secret Service Says Bronson Winslow on December 5, 2022 Foreign hackers linked to the Chinese government allegedly …
Hackers Bribed Meta Employees To Access Users’ Facebook Accounts: REPORT
Hackers Bribed Meta Employees To Access Users’ Facebook Accounts: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on November 17, 2022 More than two dozen Meta employees and contractors …
Australia unveils joint cyber police taskforce to ‘hunt down’ hackers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia on Saturday formalised a new cyber-policing model in a stepped-up effort to “hunt down” cyber criminal syndicates, following recent hacks impacting …
U.S. seizes $500,000 in ransom paid to North Korean hackers, official says
NEW YORK – The United States has seized around $500,000 in ransom paid last year by a hospital in Kansas and others to North Korean …
Russian Hackers May Have Blown Up A Massive Natural Gas Facility In Texas: REPORT
Russian Hackers May Have Blown Up A Massive Natural Gas Facility In Texas: REPORT Micaela Burrow on June 23, 2022 A Russian state-backed cybercrime group …
Iranian Hackers Targeted Former US Ambassador, Israeli Officials: REPORT
Iranian Hackers Targeted Former US Ambassador, Israeli Officials: REPORT Micaela Burrow on June 15, 2022 An Israel-based cybersecurity firm claimed it discovered a personalized hacking …
U.S. pushes U.N. to cut N.Korea oil imports, ban tobacco, blacklist Lazarus hackers
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – The United States is pushing the U.N. Security Council to further sanction North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile …
Suspected Okta hackers arrested by British police
By James Pearson and Raphael Satter LONDON/WASHINGTON -Police in Britain have arrested seven people following a series of hacks by the Lapsus$ hacking group which …
Meta Says Russian Hackers Tried To Commandeer Accounts Of Ukrainian Military
Facebook parent company Meta said late Sunday it had thwarted the attempts of Russian hackers to seize control of accounts belonging to Ukrainian military officials …
Japan sets out plans to defend supply chains, see off hackers
TOKYO – Japan will step up spending to strengthen its supply chains and do more to guard against cyberattacks launched through imported systems and software …
‘We Can Not Back Down’: GiveSendGo Comes Back Online After Hackers Stole Donor Info
Crowdfunding service GiveSendGo came back online Tuesday after a Sunday hack forced the site to temporarily shut down. “Sunday evening, February 13th, GiveSendGo was attacked …
Wall Street Journal, NY Post Parent Company Attacked By Hackers Linked To China
The parent company of the New York Post and The Wall Street Journal was the victim of a cyberattack linked to China, the WSJ reported …
Hackers Take Over Major Newspaper, Show Former General Killed By Trump Admin On Website
Hackers took over the website of Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post on Monday, replacing the site’s front page with an image referencing an Iranian military …
Chinese-Backed Hackers Are Exploiting One Of The ‘Most Pervasive’ Cybersecurity Flaws
Hackers backed by China are using a recently-discovered vulnerability in a common software tool to gain access to data and systems belonging to internet infrastructure …
Suspected Iranian Hackers Charged For Posing As Trump Supporters, Sending Threats To Democratic Voters
Two suspected Iranian hackers were charged for posing as supporters of former President Donald Trump and sending threatening messages to U.S. voters, the Department of …
Foreign Hackers Stole Information From Defense Contractors, Researchers Say
Foreign hackers are suspected of breaching several organizations, including defense contractors, and accessing sensitive information, according to a report by cybersecurity researchers. Hackers stole documents …
Hackers Leak Twitch’s Source Code, Company Information In Massive Data Breach
Hackers released source code and data detailing the inner workings of popular streaming platform Twitch in a massive data breach Wednesday. “We can confirm a …