Justice Department Pursues $7.7 Million Seizure of Cryptocurrency from North Korean Hackers Pretending to Be IT Employees
Simply put The Department of Justice has confiscated $7.74 million in cryptocurrency that was laundered by North Korean IT workers who used fake identities to secure jobs with U.S. companies. These workers were compensated in stablecoins, which they then converted through various methods before funneling the money back to the North Korean regime. Security experts […]
Chinese Hackers Accessed U.S. Telecoms Sooner than Previously Reported
A recent corporate investigation indicated that Chinese hackers breached American telecommunications firms in the summer of 2023, suggesting these attacks occurred much earlier than previously disclosed. A report revealed that a hacker group tied to the Chinese government infiltrated one unnamed US telecom company nearly a year before the well-documented Shiotokitai spying incident, which affected […]
5 methods hackers use to get around your fingerprint scanner and tips for staying safe
Fingerprint sensors have been a common feature on smartphones for quite a while now. Apple introduced Touch ID on the iPhone 5S back in 2013, and since then, it has been included in 12 major iPhone models as well as some iPads. However, after the iPhone 8, Apple phased it out in most models, save […]
Android scam allows hackers to access your credit card from a distance
Scammers constantly invent new methods. They’ve been getting more sophisticated, tapping into the built-in features of our phones, like Tap-to-Pay technology known as NFC. It sounds innocuous, but the latest scams involve using this technology in unexpected ways. A specific malware called Supercard is targeting Android users. It’s not just a matter of siphoning off […]
Hackers Target Coinbase for a $20 Million Ransom
Coinbase Faces Major Data Breach and Ransom Demand Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has revealed that it suffered a significant cyber attack, which has potentially exposed sensitive customer data. The incident could lead to losses of around $400 million. While the hackers are demanding a ransom of $20 million, Coinbase is offering […]
UK-based Scattered Spider hackers are ‘supporting’ cyber-attacks, according to Google.
Google has reported that members of a loosely connected hacking group, referred to as “scattered spiders,” are actively encouraging cyberattacks, impacting UK retailers and now extending into the US market. This group has been implicated in attacks against prominent British retailers like Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Experts from Google’s cybersecurity team caution that […]
Hackers took customer information from the crypto company Coinbase by bribing staff members.
On Thursday, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, reported that criminals had improperly accessed personal data belonging to its customers. This data is believed to be tied to fraudulent activities involving crypto theft, and the hackers demanded a ransom of $20 million to prevent the information from being released. In a statement, Coinbase […]
Hackers can reach your private information through broker files you weren’t aware of.
Hackers can indeed be intimidating figures—like mysterious hooded individuals with incredible skills who can infiltrate systems in an instant. It’s a bit of a cliché, but isn’t entirely off-base either. What many people overlook is how much hackers can discover about someone through data broker files. This hidden industry provides much of what hackers utilize […]
Hackers targeting UK retailers are now focusing on US stores, according to Google.
On Wednesday, Google raised concerns about hackers who have been disrupting UK retailers and might turn their attention to U.S. companies. John Hartquist, an analyst in Google’s cybersecurity division, cautioned in an email, “US retailers need to be careful. These actors are offensive and creative, and are particularly effective at circumventing mature security programs.” The […]
Fraudulent PayPal email allowed hackers to access computer and bank account
Online scams are becoming increasingly convincing and dangerous. Cybercriminals are constantly innovating, aiming to take over computers, bank accounts, and sensitive login information. Consider John from King George, Virginia. He recently recounted a troubling experience, which serves as a stark warning about how quickly things can spiral when interacting with suspicious emails. In his own […]