A Federal Appeals court has overturned a 2019 verdict on Cox Communications and the internet provider’s ability to halt illegally downloaded items. The

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17.07.2024

China's hired hackers: a massive cybersecurity breach exposing China's operations

Leaked files reveal a variety of services available for purchase, including information obtained from targets across the globe. According to a significant

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16.07.2024

Disney hackers hang “inside man” out to dry as they name him and say they will release all his personal information “as a warning" - ReadWrite

An uncomfortable morning for Disney as it suffers a huge data hack, and also for the inside man who helped the hackers who is doxxed.

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09.07.2024

'Largest password leak ever' exposes 10 billion credentials - ReadWrite

Nearly 10 billion passwords as part of RockYou2024 leaked on a forum, posing severe risks for users with reused passwords.

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12.06.2024

Singapore businesses targeted by ransomware hackers demanding crypto - ReadWrite

Akira, a ransomware hacker group, extorted $42 million from over 250 organizations worldwide and is now targeting businesses in Singapore.

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11.06.2024

Frontier Communications data breach affects over 750K customers - ReadWrite

Frontier Communications ransomware cyberattack exposes over 750,000 customers' data, as company offers free credit monitoring.

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08.06.2024

Pro-Russian hackers target European elections with widespread DDoS attacks - ReadWrite

Russia-aligned hacker group NoName057(16) announces large-scale DDoS attacks targeting European internet infrastructure amid elections.

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31.05.2024

Activision wins $14.5 million lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning - ReadWrite

Activision won a $14.5 million judgment against a Call of Duty cheat-maker, who seems defiant of the ruling in U.S. court.

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30.05.2024

Internet Archive and the Wayback Machine under DDoS cyber-attack - ReadWrite

The Internet Archive is heading into its third day of fending off a DDos attack, affecting service for users around the world.

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28.05.2024

Hackers attack banks' computers with a spoofed version of Minesweeper game - ReadWrite

Hackers reportedly use a spoofed Minesweeper game to infiltrate and gain control of computers in financial organizations in Europe and the U.S.

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08.05.2024

China accused of hacking the UK Ministry of Defence in massive data breach - ReadWrite

The Chinese state has reportedly hacked the UK Ministry of Defence, with MPs receiving reports of a massive data breach.

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18.04.2024

Hackers 'steal Ready or Not developer's source code' - ReadWrite

Hackers reportedly steal millions of files, including source code and console builds, from Ready or Not's developer, Void Interactive.

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27.03.2024

'Millions of Americans affected by Chinese hacking plot' - ReadWrite

Seven men have been charged with Chinese hacking ploy which has involved millions of Americans, including politicians and U.S. Senators.

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09.03.2024

Microsoft details update on Russian-sponsored "ongoing attack" - ReadWrite

Microsoft has detailed an update on the ongoing cyber attack it has been subjected to from suspected Russian state-sponsored hackers.

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29.02.2024

Epic Games hack - Potential nightmare for gamers: What you need to do and should you be worried? - ReadWrite

Epic Games faces ransomware threat from Mogilvich group. Users advised to change passwords, enable 2FA. Hack's validity still unconfirmed

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28.02.2024

'Blackcat' ransomware hit on Change Healthcare impacts hospital and pharmacy systems - ReadWrite

It is believed the ongoing cyber attack on US health tech giant Change Healthcare is the work of the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang.

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22.02.2024

Hackers actively targeting severe authentication bypass flaw in ConnectWise software - ReadWrite

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is being actively exploited by hackers, allowing unauthorized access and potential data theft.

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21.02.2024

LockBit hacker gang compromised in FBI, international law enforcement sting - ReadWrite

LockBit has been significantly compromised by an international multi-agency investigation, including the FBI and the UK NCA

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17.02.2024

US thwarts Russian hacking network infiltrating American homes - ReadWrite

The U.S. Justice Department has claimed it stopped a major Russian intelligence-controlled hacking network.

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15.02.2024

Southern Water reports major data breach impacting hundreds of thousands - ReadWrite

Southern Water has confirmed a significant data breach affecting up to 470,000 customers, with hackers accessing sensitive personal information.

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10.02.2024

U.S. insights company shows ransomware hackers drew in $1bn across 2023 - ReadWrite

U.S. insights company shows ransomware hackers drew in $1bn across 2023 including one of the biggest Zero-Day exploits recorded.

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09.02.2024

Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon had critical US infrastructure access for 5 years - ReadWrite

Chinese government backed cyberattack group Volt Typhoon have been targeting critical American infrastructure for as much as five years.

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08.02.2024

China-linked hackers target US infrastructure for over five years - ReadWrite

U.S. intelligence advisory warns China-backed hackers gained long-term access to key infrastructure — e.g., water, energy and communications.

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06.02.2024

Pennsylvania Court website down in DDoS cyber attack - ReadWrite

Pennsylvania Courts Website is down after a denial of service (DDoS) cyber attack with online court systems unavailable

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02.02.2024

FBI shuts down Chinese hacker group Volt Typhoon's Botnet - ReadWrite

The FBI has suppressed an attack by Chinese hacker Volt Typhoon group that targeted Cisco and Netgear devices in small businesses and homes

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01.02.2024

FBI and DOJ counter advanced Chinese hacking campaign against American networks - ReadWrite

The U.S. government has disrupted a Chinese hacking operation that targeted critical American infrastructure.

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27.01.2024

23andMe's data hack went unnoticed for months

Genetic ancestry tracing company 23andMe admitted the data hack they suffered from in 2023 went unnoticed for months.

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27.01.2024

Nevada Gaming Control Board's website compromised in cyber attack - ReadWrite

The Nevada Gaming Control Board's public website has been targeted in a cyber attack, leading to a temporary shutdown.

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26.01.2024

Cyber attacks doubled in 2023 but businesses remain slow to act - ReadWrite

Cyber attacks more than doubled in 2023 but many businesses around the world remain slow to act to a rising threat to cyber security.

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25.01.2024

UK cyber attack: GCHQ warns of AI ransomware threat - ReadWrite

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has warned AI will increase the threat of ransomware globally over the next two years.

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25.01.2024

X, Linkedin and more hit by 'mother of all breaches' data leak - ReadWrite

Mother of all data breaches hits sites like Twitter, Linkedin and Dropbox with over 26 billion records exposed

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24.01.2024

HP CEO reveals ink cartridge hack ahead of lawsuit - ReadWrite

HP has found that ink cartridges can be hacked with viruses, which may help strengthen their subscription model.

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20.01.2024

Vans maker VF Corp hit by cyber attack, personal data 35.5 million compromised - ReadWrite

VF Corp, the parent company of Vans, reports a significant cyber attack affecting 35.5 million consumers following a December cyber incident.

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17.01.2024

Spanish cyberattack: ransom of €10million demanded by hackers - ReadWrite

Spanish local authority plagued by ransomware attack, but mayor refuses to give in to blackmail demands by hackers

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06.01.2024

Hackers hijack X accounts for crypto scams, including Google's Mandiant - ReadWrite

Hackers are specifically targeting prominent verified accounts on X to promote crypto scams and drop links to drainers

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23.12.2023

Teen hacker behind GTA leak sentenced to indefinite hospital order - ReadWrite

18-year-old Lapsus$ hacker Arion Kurtaj, responsible for the GTA VI leak, receives an indefinite hospital order.

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22.12.2023

FBI's decryption tool a powerful weapon against Blackcat hackers - ReadWrite

FBI releases decryption tool to combat Blackcat hackers, aiding over 500 victims and thwarting $68m in ransoms.

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14.12.2023

UK government risking ‘catastrophic ransomware attack' - ReadWrite

The UK government is at high risk of a "catastrophic ransomware attack" due to a lack of focus and funding

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