Don’t be so quick to click that Google Calendar invite. It could be a hacker’s trap
The sophisticated fishing campaign that utilizes Google Calendar is revealed by checkpoint software technology and proposes an alarm among cyber security experts. Cyber criminals send invitations for fake conferences that seem to be legal, redirect victims on fishing sites, imitate Google platforms and steal confidential information. This new threat is providing services to more than […]
Outsmart hackers who are out to steal your identity
Did you know that identity theft occurs every 22 seconds? This means that by the time you finish reading this sentence, someone will likely have had their identity stolen. At best, identity theft robs you of your time and patience. However, identity theft often leads to serious consequences, such as losing control of your financial […]
FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers who breached AT&T — prompts urgent push to protect confidential informants’ identities: report
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that FBI leaders said hackers who broke into AT&T's systems last year likely stole several months' worth of agents' call records and text logs, which are classified as confidential. It warned that it was urging urgent efforts to protect the identities of informants. The breach is believed to have compromised all […]
Hackers claim massive breach of company that tracks and sells Americans’ location data
When we talk about data privacy, tech giants like Google and Facebook are often accused of using personal data to display ads and recommendations. Less discussed are companies whose entire business model revolves around collecting data and selling it to other companies or governments. These companies often operate in legal gray areas and require consent […]
Litecoin Team Battles Hackers After Fake Token Promotion On X – Bitcoinist
Virtual currency X account litecoin After hackers briefly gained access to social media accounts, they briefly promoted fake virtual tokens on the Solana network to their followers. Fortunately, Litecoin’s social media team took immediate action and was able to regain control of the account and warn their followers about the fraudulent SOL-based token. hacking incident […]
Chinese Hackers Have Been Feasting On Key US Infrastructure On Biden’s Watch
China-linked hackers successfully conducted cyberattacks targeting federal agencies and critical U.S. infrastructure under the watchful eye of the Biden administration, highlighting critical vulnerabilities that could be exploited with dire consequences. did. Since early 2023, Chinese-linked cybercriminals have successfully targeted federal employees and agencies, telecommunications companies, and public infrastructure, with critical systems originating from the Chinese […]
Chinese hackers ran amok in US telecom network for 18 months, got info on over 1 million people: report
China-linked hackers reportedly penetrated the U.S. communications surveillance system network unnoticed for 18 months and collected data on more than 1 million people, but the full extent of their prank is still unclear. do not have. Beginning in mid-2023, nefarious cyber intruders, part of a hacker group known as Salt Typhoons with ties to Chinese […]
Chinese state-sponsored hackers compromise Treasury Department computers in ‘major’ incident
Treasury officials admitted to lawmakers on Monday that state-sponsored Chinese hackers had breached computers and stolen documents in what they called a “major incident,” according to reports. Reuters. Treasury officials said in a letter to lawmakers that the hackers “gained access to keys used by the organization.” [a third-party] The vendor secures cloud-based services used […]
Chinese hackers breached Treasury Department, agency says
Officials sponsored by the Chinese government hacked into the Treasury Department in early December and accessed unclassified documents from its workstations, the department said in a letter to lawmakers on Monday. The hackers stole keys from BeyondTrust, a third-party software service provider, and used them to disable security and gain access to Treasury workstations, according […]
Chinese hackers infiltrate US Treasury in major cyberattack, officials tell Congress
Chinese government-backed attackers broke into U.S. Treasury Department workstations and accessed “unclassified” documents via a cloud services intrusion earlier this month, officials told a key Senate committee. . The cyber intruder targeted the third-party security system BeyondTrust and reported the breach to the Treasury Department on December 8, prompting the department to take the compromised […]