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 […]
Hackers target Israeli cinemas with Hamas massacre images, hateful messages
Anti-Israel hackers reportedly showed graphic footage of Hamas massacres on movie screens in Tel Aviv, along with hateful messages calling Israelis “terrorist murderers.” The hackers, believed to be of Turkish origin, broke into the advertising screens of the Lev Cinema chain in the metropolis, showing gory scenes and posting threatening messages in broken Hebrew. Y […]
Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers got into ‘very small percentage’ of company emails
Comercia Wealth Management CIO John Lynch shares his outlook for Microsoft's earnings and future amid optimism about AI. Microsoft said Friday that it had been hacked by Russian-linked attackers, affecting a “small portion” of its corporate email accounts. Russian state-sponsored Midnight Blizzard hackers broke into the personal email accounts of some members of Microsoft's senior […]
UC Irvine students hospitalized after hackers share gory mutilation videos to Discord groups: report
Hackers at the University of California, Irvine left some students and instructors vomiting and in tears after posting gory videos of human and animal mutilation on student-run groups on social media platforms. It is reported that. by Orange County Register; The brutal video sent the university community into chaos on January 9th, with some students […]
How hackers are targeting X verification accounts to trick you
If you use X, formerly known as Twitter, you may have seen accounts with gray or gold credentials promoting cryptocurrencies. They often disguise themselves as real cryptocurrencies. You might think these cryptocurrencies are legal, but they are actually the work of hackers who hijacked your X account. These hackers target political, corporate, and other official […]