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Foreign Hackers Target US Presidential Election: Microsoft
As the U.S. presidential election is barely two months away, Microsoft has warned that hackers operating from Russia, China and Iran are attempting to pry on people and organizations involved in the process. The tech giant said in a report … Read more…
Russian Intelligence Hackers Are Back, Microsoft Warns, Aiming at Democrats and Republicans
China is also growing more adept at targeting campaign workers. But contrary to Trump administration warnings, Beijing is mostly aiming at Biden campaign officials. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Russia’s Fancy Bear Hackers Are Hitting US Campaign Targets Again
Microsoft says the GRU hacking group has attacked hundreds of organizations over the past year, many of them tied to the upcoming election. Feed: All Latest TECH UPDATE:
Russian Hackers Have Targeted 200 Groups Tied to U.S. Election, Microsoft Says
Russian government hackers have targeted at least 200 organizations tied to the 2020 U.S. election in recent weeks, according to Microsoft Corp. WSJ.com: WSJD TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says
Both President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden’s campaigns in hackers’ sights, Microsoft says. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Russian state hackers suspected in targeting Biden campaign firm
WASHINGTON – Microsoft recently alerted one of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s main election campaign advisory firms that it had been targeted by suspected Russian state-backed hackers, according to three people briefed on the matter. The hacking attempts targeted staff … Read more…
Hackers from China, Iran and Russia ‘attempting to spy on Trump and Biden campaigns’
Hackers from China, Russia and Iran are attempting to spy on the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, according to Microsoft. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter says hackers accessed Dutch politician’s inbox
Twitter says an elected Dutch official was among 36 account holders whose direct message inboxes were accessed by hackers in a recent cyberattack ABC News: Technology TECH DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts’ private messages
The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. BBC News – Technology TECH UPDATE:
Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers
A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter says hackers accessed direct messages of some accounts in bitcoin scam
The Twitter hackers who took over prominent accounts in an apparent bitcoin scam last week gained access to the direct messages of 36 of the 130 users targeted in the attack, the company said Wednesday. The hackers pried control from … Read more…
Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems
The firm says it is “embarrassed and sorry” for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Twitter confirms 'Bitcoin' hackers copied the data of several accounts
Twitter confirmed that during the security breach revealed on Wednesday when accounts for Joe Biden, Bill Gates and others were hijacked, attackers exported copies of the data from at least eight of their targeted accounts. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
U.K., U.S., Canada Say Russian Hackers Targeting COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
A hacking group said to be part of the Russian intelligence service is accused of trying to steal information from vaccine researchers. Health BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Russian state-sponsored hackers target Covid-19 vaccine researchers
UK National Cyber Security Centre says drug firms and research groups being targeted by group known as APT29 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Russian state-sponsored hackers are targeting UK, US and Canadian organisations involved in developing … Read more…
Honda Hackers May Have Used Tools Favored by Countries
A recent cyberattack that disrupted the operations of the company may have been the first time criminals used sophisticated software previously known to be used by state agents. NYT > Automobiles BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Coronavirus tracing apps could be used by hackers to access your personal data, report says
Cybercriminals could trace your device or access sensitive personal data through contact-tracing apps built for the coronavirus pandemic, a new report says. In a report released Thursday, cybersecurity firm Check Point noted that U.S. developers are working on contact tracing … Read more…
Presidential Campaigns Targeted by Suspected Chinese, Iranian Hackers
Google said that Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has been targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks originating in China and that Iranian hackers were trying to hit Donald Trump’s campaign staff. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Chinese Hackers Target Email Accounts of Biden Campaign Staff, Google Says
The technology giant also confirmed reports that Iran had targeted President Trump’s campaign, underscoring the persistent threat of hackers in the 2020 election. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
George Floyd: Anonymous hackers re-emerge amid US unrest
As the US is engulfed in civil unrest, the masked hackers are being credited with new action. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Hackers burned my hand with computer virus’
Student’s computer overheated after it was hit with a “crypto-jacking” attack. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
NSA: Russia’s Sandworm Hackers Have Hijacked Mail Servers
In a rare public warning, the US spy agency says the notorious arm of Russian military intelligence is targeting a known vulnerability in Exim. Feed: All Latest BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Hackers release a new jailbreak that unlocks every iPhone
A renowned iPhone hacking team has released a new “jailbreak” tool that unlocks every iPhone, even the most recent models running the latest iOS 13.5. For as long as Apple has kept up its “walled garden” approach to iPhones by … Read more…
EasyJet: Nine million customers’ details ‘accessed’ by hackers
Easyjet has revealed that the personal details of nine million customers have been accessed by “highly sophisticated” hackers. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis
The FBI and DHS say that Beijing’s hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options. Feed: All Latest BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The US Says Chinese Hackers Went Too Far During the Covid-19 Crisis
The FBI and DHS say that Beijing’s hacking “jeopardizes” the delivery of much-needed Covid-19 treatment options. Feed: All Latest BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U.S.: Chinese, Iranian Hackers Seek to Steal Virus Research
Hackers are targeting U.S. universities and health-care firms in a bid to steal intellectual property related to coronavirus treatments and vaccines, and the intrusions may be jeopardizing the medical research, U.S. officials said. WSJ.com: World News BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL … Read more…
Hackers Threaten to Leak Data of Law Firm Representing Lady GaGa, Drake, Nicki Minaj and More
Grubman Shire Meiselas and Sacks, whose clients include a number of high-profile stars, admits that its site has been compromised by hackers who demand $ 21 million. Aceshowbiz.com – Celebrity News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Chinese Hackers Have Finally Caught Up With American Hackers, Says Security Expert
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Hackers threaten to leak sensitive documents about top A-listers
A group of hackers is threatening to leak legal documents from a law firm used by some of the world’s biggest celebrities. Entertainment News – Latest Celebrity & Showbiz News | Sky News ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALS:
Hackers threaten to leak sensitive documents about top A-listers
A group of hackers is threatening to leak legal documents from a law firm used by some of the world’s biggest celebrities. Entertainment News – Latest Celebrity & Showbiz News | Sky News ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALS:
Double-check those Zoom meeting invites. Hackers are faking them to steal your info.
Zoom may have fixed many of its own security issues, but it’ll never be immune to hackers trying to trick the company’s users. Malicious actors are now targeting users with fake Zoom meeting emails in order to steal their personal … Read more…
Double-check those Zoom meeting invites. Hackers are faking them to steal your info.
Zoom may have fixed many of its own security issues, but it’ll never be immune to hackers trying to trick the company’s users. Malicious actors are now targeting users with fake Zoom meeting emails in order to steal their personal … Read more…
Sharing your high school graduation photos on Facebook could invite hackers
Countless Facebook users have been sharing photos of their high school graduations in solidarity with this year’s senior class, which is completing its final year at home because of the coronavirus crisis. But a report from the Better Business Bureau, … Read more…
Hackers Are Trolling My Virtual Recovery Meetings With Racist Attacks And I Don’t Feel Safe
These actions are endangering people’s lives by making these historically safe spaces disturbingly unsafe. HuffPost Personal PERSONAL NEWS AND TIPS:
Travelex Paid Hackers About $2.3 Million After Attack
The company known for its foreign-exchange kiosks in airports and tourist sites responded to a cyberattack early this year by paying hackers the equivalent of $ 2.3 million, according to a person familiar with the transaction. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL … Read more…
FBI warns of hackers hijacking online Zoom meetings, classes
Even working from home isn’t safe! Hackers have been hijacking video conferences and online classrooms on the popular software Zoom, in a frightening trend emerging amid the coronavirus pandemic, the FBI warned on Monday. “The FBI has received multiple reports … Read more…
Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers: cyber experts
As people disperse to their homes to work and study because of the coronavirus pandemic, taking their laptops and company data with them, cyber security experts say hackers will follow, seeking to take advantage and infiltrate corporations. Reuters: Technology News … Read more…
Hackers are seizing on coronavirus fears to steal data, researchers and U.S. regulators warn
Among the most sophisticated efforts has been a campaign by a group of Chinese hackers, researchers found. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19
How to spot five of the biggest email phishing scams based around Covid-19 concerns. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Marriott: Hackers accessed more than 5 million passport numbers during November’s massive data breach
The attack resulted in an additional 20.3 million encrypted passport numbers being swiped, but there is no evidence that the hackers were able to decrypt the data, the company said. Innovations BEST DEAL UPDATE :
US charges Chinese military hackers with Equifax breach
The US has charged four members of the Chinese military with hacking into the credit rating agency Equifax and stealing the personal data of Americans as well as the company’s trade secrets. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News … Read more…
Iowa Caucuses to Be Testing Ground for New Efforts to Protect Voting From Hackers
With Iowans kicking off the 2020 presidential election season, there is also a race to protect voting from cyberattacks and other intrusions. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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12 Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make
Passwords are supposed to keep us safe, but they can be an open door for hackers to attack our finances and identity. Here’s how you can protect yourself. The post 12 Password Mistakes That Hackers Hope You’ll Make appeared first … Read more…
Epilepsy Foundation Says Hackers Posted Seizure-Causing GIFs To Twitter Account
The cyberattacks reportedly occurred during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Health BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How Hackers Can Use Your Boarding Pass To Easily Steal Personal Information
Your boarding pass contains a lot more data that you might realize. Money EMPLOYMENT SEARCH UPDATE (UK):
Smart TVs can allow hackers into your home, bedroom: FBI
A smart TV might not be the smartest buy this gift-giving season. In a pre-holiday advisory to consumers, the FBI warned that the high-tech, internet-connected devices — especially those with built-in cameras, facial recognition capabilities and microphones — make their … Read more…
How to defend your smart home devices from hackers after Black Friday buys: Cyber strategist
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday smart devices are headed into millions of homes. It's time to learn about the vulnerabilities you may be letting in if you irresponsibly implement gadgets, putting your personal privacy and safety at risk. Commentary … Read more…
Couple Describes The Day They Learned Hackers Breached Their Smart Home Devices
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Microsoft says Russian hackers launching new cyberattacks against anti-doping agencies
Russian hackers are targeting anti-doping organizations after the country was banned from the 2020 Olympics, according to a new report. Microsoft said this week that it has been tracking cyberattacks from a group known to be linked to Russia, known … Read more…
Iranian Hackers Target Trump Campaign as Threats to 2020 Mount
The news, according to two people with knowledge of the attacks, followed a Microsoft report that said hackers had targeted a campaign, U.S. officials and journalists. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Anaesthetic devices ‘vulnerable to hackers’
The machines, which have been used by the NHS, were recently found to have a security vulnerability. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Hackers Can Now Bypass Two-Factor Authentication With a New Kind of Phishing Scam
Two-factor authentication, the added security step that requires people enter a code sent to their phone or email, has traditionally worked to keep usernames and passwords safe from phishing attacks. However, security experts have demonstrated an automated phishing attack that … Read more…
Hackers steal over $40 million worth of bitcoin from one of the world’s-largest crypto exchanges
Binance warned that "hackers may still control certain user accounts and may use those to influence prices" but said it would cover the incident "in full," meaning users' funds would not be affected. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE: Shop the latest … Read more…
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Hackers can take over heart devices, DHS warns
Any connected device these days is a potential target of hackers — and that now includes defibrillators. FOX News SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: http://www.acrx.org -As millions of Americans strive to deal with the economic downturn,loss of jobs,foreclosures,high cost of gas,and the … Read more…
Cryptopia Says 9.4% Of Its Total Holdings Was Stolen By Hackers
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has disclosed the value of the losses incurred from a major hacking attack last month. “We have calculated that worst case 9.4% of our total holdings was stolen,” Cryptopia announced on Twitter, adding that they … Read more…
Cybersecurity firms say high-tech upgrades, self-driving tech make new cars easy targets for hackers
As auto makers roll out ever more sophisticated features to make your daily commute easier, the upgrades are also making your new car more vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to a new report. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE: Shop the latest electronics … Read more…
DOJ Announces Charges Against Hackers Associated With Chinese Government
In a potential blow to U.S.-China trade talks, the Justice Department on Thursday announced the criminal indictment of two computer hackers associated with the Chinese government. RTT – Top Story BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Fortnite teen hackers ‘earning thousands of pounds a week’
Thieves sell hijacked accounts with in-demand skins online after locking out original owners. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
PewDiePie printer hackers strike again
The perpetrators are urging victims to support the YouTube star and protect their systems. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Russian Pornhub hackers caused millions in damages
Cyber criminals based primarily in Russia hijacked ads on Pornhub to infect viewers’ computers with malware, causing millions of dollars in damages, according to a US indictment. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News FASHION DEAL … Read more…
Facebook: Hackers stole phone and email details
Hackers accessed the names and contact information of nearly 30 million Facebook users, the company has revealed. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News FASHION DEAL UPDATE: Up To 40% Off Select Women’s Styles – Plus … Read more…
