Does Iran’s hacking of the Trump campaign prove they want Kamala Harris to win the election? Experts weigh in
Iran's recent hack of the Trump campaign “clearly tips the scales” in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a former national security official. The United States revealed last week that Iranian hackers had obtained information about the Trump campaign and had been trying to distribute it to people connected to the Biden campaign […]
FBI thwarts second Chinese hacking group this year, Wray says
The FBI has taken down a second Chinese hacking group and recovered thousands of compromised devices, in a move FBI Director Christopher said Wednesday was “just one battle in a long fight.” Speaking at the Aspen Cyber Summit in Washington, Lai said the Chinese hacking group known as “Flux Typhoon” was run by a Chinese […]
Employee of Chinese State-Owned Defense Contractor Charged with Hacking NASA, U.S. Military
Song Wu, a Chinese national who works for a huge Chinese state-owned defense conglomerate, was indicted in the Northern District of Georgia on Monday for plotting to hack U.S. government agencies, including NASA, the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Indictment Accused The scam involves sending “spear phishing emails” to employees […]
Google confirms Iranian hacking group targeted Trump, Harris presidential campaigns
A recent investigation by Google confirmed that an Iranian hacking group targeted the presidential campaigns of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Wednesday Report An investigation by the Google Threat Analysis Group found that hackers, an Iranian government-backed threat actor known as APT42, attempted to compromise approximately a dozen email accounts linked […]
Hacking group claims it has unreleased Disney projects
A hacking group called NullBulge claims to have hacked Disney and obtained over a terabyte of internal data. Specifically, the group said it broke into Disney’s systems and leaked 1.1 tebibytes (equivalent to roughly 1.2 terabytes) of data. The self-described hacktivist group reportedly said it aims to “protect artists and ensure fair compensation for their […]
Stolen crypto via hacking increased 110% in first half of 2024 over 2023
Constellation Research founder R. “Ray” Wang appeared on “Varney & Co.” to discuss the upcoming Ethereum ETF and its potential impact on the economy. TRM Labs recently found that cryptocurrency hackers stole $1.38 billion in the first half of 2024. This total represents a 110% increase from the amount swiped in the first half of […]
Hacker stole OpenAI secrets in 2023, raising questions about foreign actors hacking AI companies in the future
The New York Times Recently reported OpenAI has reportedly experienced a “major security incident,” raising concerns about the future security and safety of AI companies. The development also suggests that AI companies could become major hotspots for infiltration by foreign powers. Former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner recently Podcast EpisodeHe called it a “major security incident,” […]
Gen Z is hacking NYC rental culture — and living in upscale shares for $1,600 a month
They come with vibrant rooftop views, cozy backyard spaces, state-of-the-art kitchens and fitness centers, monthly networking events and parties, plus free weekly cleaning, all with average rent of just $1,600 per month. All of this can be yours in New York City in 2024. All you need is a willingness to share with up to […]
Boxer and powerlifter Stefi Cohen accused of hacking ex-boyfriend’s laptop, posting ‘humiliating’ nude pics of his new girlfriend
Professional boxer and world record powerlifter Stephanie Cohen is accused of hacking into her ex-boyfriend’s laptop and posting nude photos of his new girlfriend in an attempt to “expose and humiliate her.” Cohen, 32, is charged with unauthorized access to a computer, misdemeanor sexual cyber harassment, criminal vandalism and resisting arrest without violence. NBC6 broadcast. […]
UK armed forces’ personal data hacked in MoD breach | Hacking
The Ministry of Defense has suffered a major data breach, resulting in the personal information of British military personnel being hacked. A third-party payroll system used by the Department of Defense, which contains the names and bank account information of current and former military members, was targeted in the attack. It is also possible that […]