Pennsylvania courts never paid ransom cyberattack no demand issued from hackers
Pennsylvania’s state court announced Thursday that it has never received a ransom demand as part of a cyberattack that temporarily shut down some online services and prompted a federal investigation earlier this month. A so-called “denial of service” attack on the Pennsylvania Administrative Office of Courts website took down some online portals and systems, but […]
Chinese hackers infiltrated plane, train and water systems for five years, US says | Technology
A group of Chinese hackers targeting critical U.S. infrastructure has been active for five years, U.S. and allied intelligence agencies said in a joint statement Wednesday. The U.S. National Security Agency, U.S. cyber surveillance agency CISA, the FBI, and the Transportation Security Administration have reported that a group known as Bolt Typhoon has attacked networks […]
Chinese hackers had access to US infrastructure for ‘at least 5 years’ before discovery
A Chinese hacker group maintained access to U.S. infrastructure systems for “at least five years” before being recently discovered, according to a new report from a U.S. security group. The Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Council released its findings Wednesday, saying Chinese hackers gained access within U.S. systems that remained dormant. The hackers penetrated the “communications, energy, […]
Hackers are targeting tax pros: How that hurts taxpayers like you – USA TODAY
For most of us, a typical phishing scam begins with an urgent text or email from what appears to be a bank. Or the scammer hides behind his fake FedEx notification that there is a problem with the delivery. I haven’t received any messages from celebrities yet. But who could have imagined being fooled by […]
Chinese hackers ready to ‘wreak havoc’ on critical US infrastructure, FBI director warns
China is preparing a group of hackers to “wreak havoc” on America’s critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned lawmakers Wednesday. Digital intruders working for the People’s Republic of China are specifically targeting America’s water treatment facilities, power grids, oil and gas pipelines, and transportation systems, the FBI director said, adding that Chinese hackers are […]
Chinese Hackers Are ‘Targeting Our Critical Infrastructure
Hackers backed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are attempting to “wreak havoc and inflict real-world harm on American citizens and communities,” targeting U.S. facilities such as water treatment facilities and power grids. FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to tell Congress on Wednesday that it is targeting infrastructure. Wray is scheduled to appear at […]
Hackers steal $112 million of XRP Ripple cryptocurrency – TechCrunch
Image credits: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ripple’s co-founder and executive chairman revealed on Tuesday that hackers stole approximately $112 million in Ripple-specific cryptocurrency XRP from a cryptocurrency wallet. Ripple’s Chris Larsen said on Wednesday that the stolen cryptocurrency belonged to him.Larsen I wrote to X (Formerly Twitter) “Several of my personal XRP accounts […]
How to turn on the iPhone’s new thief-blocking security feature — before hackers ruin your life
As cell phone theft becomes more sophisticated and common, Apple has released a new iPhone update that gives users a fighting chance to protect their devices. The tech giant has announced Stolen Device Protection, which launches a barrier that can prevent theft or stop access to already stolen phones that have been taken miles away. […]
NY AG sues Citibank for failing to protect customers from hackers and scammers – CNN
new york CNN — New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Citibank on Tuesday, accusing the major bank of failing to do enough to protect and reimburse fraud victims. The suit alleges that Citi’s weak security and fraud prevention measures have caused New York customers to lose millions of dollars (and in […]
North Korea-linked hackers attacked record number of crypto platforms: Report
North Korea-linked hackers attacked a record number of crypto platforms last year, stealing more than $1 billion worth of crypto assets, according to a report. report It was released on Wednesday. According to a report by Chainalysis, North Korea hacked 20 cryptocurrency platforms last year, a higher rate than the company had recorded in the […]