"HACKING" content on TweakTown - Page 1

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Windows and Android users warned against growing Russian cybersecurity threat

Researchers from Zcaler's ThreatLabz have warned that a bad actor is creating fake Skype, Google Meet, and Zoom meetings to spread malware.

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Epic Games reportedly attacked by ransomware group that stole nearly 200GB of data

A relatively new ransomware group called Mogilevich has claimed they have hacked Epic Games and have stolen nearly 200GB of data from the company.

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Three million smart toothbrushes infected by malware were used in a massive DDoS attack

Recent DDoS attacks on a Swiss firm that caused millions in damage was the result of millions of smart toothbrushes being compromised.

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Ransomware group claims to have hacked all of Sony's systems, company 'currently investigating'

Sony is currently investigating a claim by a ransomware group stating that it has hacked all of Sony's systems and is looking to sell the data.

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Hackers claiming responsibility for shutting down MGM Resorts say it took just a 10 minute call

MGM Resorts confirmed on Monday that it experienced a cybersecurity issue that resulted in many of its systems across multiple casinos being shut down.

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WinRAR version 6.23 patches up a very serious security flaw, so make sure you update now

A security flaw that would let hackers run code on a PC after simply opening the wrong RAR file, thankfully it has been resolved in WinRAR version 6.23.

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Hacker weaponizes Bitcoin blockchain against Russian security agencies

A hacker has claimed he's gained access to nearly a thousand cryptocurrency wallets linked to Russian security agencies and sent funds to Ukraine.

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Hackers discover they can remotely make Tesla's honk uncontrollably

A group of security researchers found several security vulnerabilities in Tesla's software, enabling them to remotely honk the vehicle's horn.

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Listen up, Google: Here's what YouTube should do to prevent channel hijacking

After an increasing amount of YouTube channel hijacks, Google needs to act now and fast to improve security - here's how they can do it.

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Hackers target US public airports sparking response from US officials

US government officials responded to hackers targeting the websites of more than a dozen US airports across the country on Monday.

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Apple News hackers send extremely offensive push notification to users

Apple and a business magazine have confirmed they have been hacked, and an extremely offensive push notification was sent out to users.

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North Korean-backed hackers lose millions to US government

One of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts ever to occur, worth nearly $600 million at the time, has been recovered by the United States government.

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Rumor: TikTok suffers major hack, 1 billion+ account details stolen

A rumor is circulating on hacking forums that TikTok's source code has been compromised, and more than 1 billion people's account details have been stolen.

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Russian soldiers baited by hackers using photos of attractive women

Hackers have tricked Russian soldiers into giving up their location by baiting them with photos from fake accounts of attractive women.

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North Korean hackers are using never-before-seen tools to hack Gmail

North Korean hackers are reportedly using never-before-seen hacking tools to infiltrate Gmail accounts without Google's knowledge.

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Hackers announce war has now begun on anti-abortion states

Following the reversal of Roe vs. Wade, a group of black hat hackers has declared a new war against anti-abortion states.

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Russian government trolled by a robot that's purpose is to waste time

A hacking group has created a robot that's sole purpose is to waste the time of Russian officials, and you can listen to the calls.

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6G technology is now hackable in minutes, using only household items

Researchers from Rice University have developed a metasurface to eavesdrop on 6G wireless signals using simple office supplies.

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IT worker nukes employers financial database to teach them a lesson

An IT admin that warned the company he worked for about holes in its online security has hacked his employer severs as a lesson.

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US college forced to close after cyberattack, posts goodbye note

A college in the US has announced it will be closing its doors very soon following the impact of a cyberattack in December 2021.

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Anonymous hacked the Kremlin to gain access to its CCTV system

The Anonymous collective has tweeted out clips of hacked surveillance footage it claims was captured from inside the Kremlin.

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Hackers attack cryptocurrency ecosystems, $700m stolen in three months

Within the first three months of 2022, hackers have targeted cryptocurrency ecosystems and have walked away with $700 million.

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Hackers break into Axie Infinity's Ronin network, $600+ million stolen

One of the largest cryptocurrency hacks just occurred, with more than $600 million stolen from Axie Infinity's Ronin network.

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Anonymous collective claims it has hacked the Central Bank of Russia

The Anonymous hacking collective have announced it has hacked the Central Bank of Russia and threatened to release documents.

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Putin to seek revenge for sanctions with cyberattacks on the US

A Democratic Congressman has warned that Putin wants revenge for the sanctions imposed on Russia and could attack the US.

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Ukrainian officials catch 'hacker' who helped Russia invade Ukraine

The Security Service of Ukraine has announced it has caught and detained a 'hacker' who was feeding Russian forces information.

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Russian official drops warnings, says this is 'a reason to go to war'

The head of Russia's space agency 'Roscosmos' has publicly warned that any infiltration of satellites will be an act of war.

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Ukraine government goes after Russian politician wallets with rewards

The Ukrainian government announced it will reward anyone that can provide information on Russian politicians' crypto wallets.

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How big do quantum computers need to be to break Bitcoin encryption?

Researchers have estimated the size of a quantum computer that would be necessary to break Bitcoin's encryption in a new study.

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Pegasus Project: Israeli spyware used in nefarious ways worldwide

Israeli surveillance company NSO Group sees their hacking software used by authoritarian governments to track activists, others.

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Microsoft accuse Israeli group of selling tools that hack into Windows

A new report has revealed that Microsoft is accusing an Israeli group of selling tools that allow users to hack into Windows.

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31% of US companies are forced to close down after a ransomware attack

Data from Atlas VPN is shows that '31% of US companies close down after falling victim to ransomware', according to a new report.

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Russian-linked hackers demand millions to stop ransomware attack on US

Russian-linked hackers have demanded millions of dollars to stop what is now being called the largest ransomware attack on record.

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If your phone passcode is any of these it can easily be hacked

If you use any of these twenty passcodes for security for your iPhone or Android device, your phone can easily be hacked.

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Joe Biden's official app had a bug that exposed user voting history

A bug has been found in Joe Biden's official campaign app and this bug exposed sensitive user information, even voting history.

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Anonymous releases video threatening to expose Minneapolis Police

Anonymous has released a video threatening to expose the Minneapolis Police Department.

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Microsoft fires digital rocket at world's largest cybercrime network

One of the biggest players in the cybercriminal botnet ecosystem has just felt the wrath of Microsoft.

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Avast Antivirus accused of selling 100 million users' data to Google

An investigation is being conducted into Avast for reportedly selling user data to Google, Microsoft and Home Depot.

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15 NFL teams' social accounts have been hacked before the Super Bowl

Cybercriminal group 'OurMine' has hacked 15 NFL team Twitter accounts leading up to the Super Bowl Championship.

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Jeff Bezos' now girlfriend might've leaked those marriage ending texts

Jeff Bezos' girlfriend reportedly forwarded text messages to her brother who then sold them off.

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Here's the full report on Jeff Bezos' phone being hacked & who did it

The full report on Jeff Bezos' phone being hacked has been released online, check it out here.

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Hackers can win a Tesla Model 3 + $1 million if they can hack a Tesla

Hackers can will a Tesla Model 3 + $1 million dollars if they can hack a Tesla Model 3.

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Microsoft Office is the most commonly exploited application in 2019

A report has indicated that Microsoft Office is the most exploited application in 2019.

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Black Friday smart TVs are a hackers portal to your home, FBI warns

The FBI has warned the public that hackers can get into their new smart TVs.

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HackerOne has already rewarded bounty bug finders millions of dollars

HackerOne has already rewarded six hackers who found bugs with over a million dollars each.

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Hackers can use phone/device sound to damage human hearing

Researchers have discovered that hackers can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices to generate sound that damages humans.

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100,000 college students personal data exposed in big breach

100k college students have been subjected to a data breach, revealing personal information that shouldn't be disclosed.

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100 million American's credit card data/info hacked & leaked

Capital One has been hacked, revealing about 100 million American's credit card information and more.

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YouTube bans ALL instructional hacking and phishing videos

YouTube now considers 'instructional hacking and phishing' videos violating its Terms of Service, bans them all starting now.

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Man hacks celebrity Apple IDs, pays for holidays & furniture

A man has pleased guilty to the hacking of many Apple ID's owned by celebrities, sentencing takes place on June 24th.