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17-years-old kid hacks US air force for the good
In April 2017, it was reported that the US Department of Defence (DoD) announced launching a “Hack the Air Force” bug bounty program urging hackers and security researchers to hack the United Airforce and make some big bucks.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Hackers steal 560,000 user accounts in XKCD forum breach
If you have an account on XKCD forum change its password right now and also keep an eye on your login activity.
Jan. 1, 2025
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The Forgotten Victims of Data Breach
I quoted Captain Willard to set the stage for a discussion of the consequences of a data breach on a class of victims that don't receive compassion.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Small businesses also need protection from cyber attacks
From large corporations to small business everyone is vulnerable to cyber attacks. What happened in these cyber attacks is a whole new story.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Iranian hackers deface US government & African bank website
Iranian hackers are back in action and this time they have found targets in the US and Africa. Here's what happened:
Jan. 1, 2025
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Blizzard hit by massive DDoS attack; EA Sports facing lagging issue
Blizzard has been hit by massive DDoS attack - Here's what's happening and here's where its service is down.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Hackers steal 10 TB of data in ransomware attack on energy giant
The hackers are demanding 1,580 Bitcoins amounting to $10.9M/€9.9M or from the victim of their ransomware attack.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Significant increase in demand of stolen YouTube credentials on dark web
According to researchers, there has been a significant increase in the sale of stolen YouTube credentials on the dark web. Here's why.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Hackers-for-hire APT group found targeting businesses globally
A hackers-for-hire APT group is using a strain of yet undocumented malware and targeting South Asian firms in the CostaRicto campaign.
Jan. 1, 2025
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EU to Launch Bloc-wide Rapid Response Joint Cyber Unit
The task force is quite similar to Washington’s ransomware task force, but the EU’s version will coordinate with authorities across the bloc.
Jan. 1, 2025
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Cybersecurity risk assessment: Does Your Company Need It?
Understanding, monitoring, controlling, and reducing cyber risk throughout your company is the goal of a cybersecurity risk assessment.
Jan. 1, 2025
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DDoS booter customers received warning letters by Dutch police
Apparently, those who continued using DDoS services after receiving the warning would be prosecuted for a cyber offense.
Jan. 1, 2025