Tag: hacker
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DraftKings hacker sentenced to prison, ordered to pay $1.4 Million
A DraftKings hacker got 30 months in prison for selling stolen credentials and must pay over $1.4 million in fines and restitution. Kamerin Stokes, 23, from Memphis (aka TheMFNPlug), received a 30-month prison sentence for his role in a 2022 credential stuffing attack against DraftKings. He continued selling stolen login data online even after pleading…
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DraftKings hacker sentenced to prison, ordered to pay $1.4 Million
A DraftKings hacker got 30 months in prison for selling stolen credentials and must pay over $1.4 million in fines and restitution. Kamerin Stokes, 23, from Memphis (aka TheMFNPlug), received a 30-month prison sentence for his role in a 2022 credential stuffing attack against DraftKings. He continued selling stolen login data online even after pleading…
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DraftKings hacker sentenced to prison, ordered to pay $1.4 Million
A DraftKings hacker got 30 months in prison for selling stolen credentials and must pay over $1.4 million in fines and restitution. Kamerin Stokes, 23, from Memphis (aka TheMFNPlug), received a 30-month prison sentence for his role in a 2022 credential stuffing attack against DraftKings. He continued selling stolen login data online even after pleading…
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TP-Link Routers Hit by Mirai in CVE-2023-33538 Attacks
Hackers are actively scanning for vulnerable TP-Link home routers to push Mirai-style malware, abusing CVE-2023-33538 in a new wave of automated attacks. While the current exploit attempts are technically flawed, researchers warn that the underlying bug is real and dangerous when combined with default credentials and end”‘of”‘life firmware. It affects TL”‘WR940N v2/v4, TL”‘WR740N v1/v2 and…
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Sometimes changing the password on your email mailbox isn’t enough
Have you ever taken a look at your Microsoft 365 mailbox rules? If not, it might be worth a few minutes of your time. Because newly released research reveals that hackers may already have beaten you to it. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/sometimes-changing-password-your-email-mailbox-isnt-enough
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New CGrabber and Direct-Sys Malware Spread Through GitHub ZIP Files
Hackers spread CGrabber and Direct-Sys malware through GitHub ZIP files, bypassing security tools to steal passwords, crypto wallets, and user data. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cgrabber-direct-sys-malware-github-zip-files/
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TechTalk: The Ethical Hacker Vertraue nichts, was du jeden Tag siehst
Tags: hackerAm dritten und letzten Tag des CloudFest 2026, kurz vor Ende dieser fabelhaften Veranstaltung, durften wir noch ein allerletztes Videointerview führen. Es brachte uns mit Ralph Echemendia zusammen, der sich selbst als Ethical Hacker bezeichnet. Ralph hat auf dem Gebiet der IT-Sicherheit schon so viel erlebt, wir hätten mit ihm eine ganze Stunde plaudern können.…
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Hackers Deploy ATHR for Scalable AI-Driven Vishing and Credential Theft
Tags: ai, attack, automation, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, email, hacker, malicious, phishing, theftHackers are increasingly turning to telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) to bypass traditional email security, and a new cybercrime platform called ATHR is accelerating this trend with AI-driven automation and integrated phishing capabilities. TOAD attacks rely on a simple but effective tactic: instead of embedding malicious links or attachments, attackers send benign-looking emails containing only a…
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Facebook-Falle: Wie APT37-Hacker per Freundschaftsanfrage Malware verbreiten
Die nordkoreanische Hackergruppe APT37 nutzt Facebook-Profile für gezieltes Social Engineering. Wie Angreifer über manipulierte PDF-Software vollen Zugriff auf Nutzerdaten erlangen und welche Spionagetaktiken aktuell im Einsatz sind. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/facebook-hacker-malware
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$15M Grinex Hack Forces Trading Halt After Major Crypto Wallet Breach
The Grinex cyberattack has once again drawn attention to the vulnerabilities facing the global Crypto exchange ecosystem. In a cyberattack on Grinex, the Kyrgyzstan-based platform was forced to suspend all trading operations after hackers executed a large-scale wallet breach, stealing more than $15 million in USDT. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/grinex-cyberattack-15m-wallet-breach/
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ZionSiphon Malware Hits Israeli Desalination Plants
Hackers are experimenting with new malware designed to sabotage Israeli desalination and water treatment plants using a tool dubbed “ZionSiphon,”. However, the current sample appears to be a faulty or developmental build rather than a fully operational weapon. The code checks IPv4 ranges such as 2.52.0.02.55.255.255, 79.176.0.079.191.255.255, and 212.150.0.0212.150.255.255, all of which are geolocated to…
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Cargo Hackers Hit Trucking Firms to Steal Physical Shipments
Hackers are increasingly breaking into trucking and freight companies to quietly hijack real-world cargo shipments, turning digital access into physical theft at scale. Researchers say organized crime rings are teaming up with cybercriminals to exploit the systems carriers and freight brokers use every day to book and dispatch loads. Cargo theft is already a multi”‘billion”‘dollar…
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Hackers Exploit n8n Webhooks to Spread Malware
A new abuse campaign targeting AI-driven workflow automation platforms particularly n8n that turns legitimate automation tools into powerful malware delivery systems. Between October 2025 and March 2026, security analysts observed a sharp surge in phishing emails that weaponized n8n-generated webhooks to deliver malicious payloads and collect device fingerprints under the guise of trusted infrastructure. AI workflow platforms like n8n and Zapier are…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Defender 0-Day, SonicWall Brute-Force, 17-Year-Old Excel RCE and 15 More Stories
You know that feeling when you open your feed on a Thursday morning and it’s just… a lot? Yeah. This week delivered. We’ve got hackers getting creative in ways that are almost impressive if you ignore the whole “crime” part, ancient vulnerabilities somehow still ruining people’s days, and enough supply chain drama to fill a…
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Cargo thieving hackers running sophisticated remote access campaigns, researchers find
Losses from cargo theft in North America rose to $6.6 billion in 2025, driven largely by digital attacks, according to the fleet management company Geotab. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cargo-thieving-hackers-running-sophisticated-campaigns
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Ukrainian emergency services and hospitals hit by espionage campaign using new AgingFly malware
Hackers have targeted Ukrainian hospitals and local government bodies in a new espionage campaign using a malware tool dubbed AgingFly, researchers say. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/aging-fly-espionage-campaign-targets-ukraine-emergency-services
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Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack on thermal plant
Sweden’s minister for civil defense said Russian hackers are “now attempting destructive cyber attacks against organizations in Europe.” First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/sweden-blames-russian-hackers-for-attempting-destructive-cyberattack-on-thermal-plant/
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“I’m Just Scared”: Teen Hacker Jailed After Massive U.S. School Data Breach
Hacker Matthew Lane, now 20, played a central role in the PowerSchool data breach, one of the largest cyberattacks in U.S. education history. As he headed to federal prison in Connecticut, he admitted fear and regret, writing, “It’s extremely sad, and I’m just scared.” First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/hacker-matthew-lane-powerschool-data-breach/
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“I’m Just Scared”: Teen Hacker Jailed After Massive U.S. School Data Breach
Hacker Matthew Lane, now 20, played a central role in the PowerSchool data breach, one of the largest cyberattacks in U.S. education history. As he headed to federal prison in Connecticut, he admitted fear and regret, writing, “It’s extremely sad, and I’m just scared.” First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/hacker-matthew-lane-powerschool-data-breach/
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“I’m Just Scared”: Teen Hacker Jailed After Massive U.S. School Data Breach
Hacker Matthew Lane, now 20, played a central role in the PowerSchool data breach, one of the largest cyberattacks in U.S. education history. As he headed to federal prison in Connecticut, he admitted fear and regret, writing, “It’s extremely sad, and I’m just scared.” First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/hacker-matthew-lane-powerschool-data-breach/
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ShinyHunters Leak Rockstar Games Data, No Player Records Impacted
ShinyHunters hackers leak 7.54 GB of Rockstar Games data from Snowflake analytics systems, confirming no player records or personal information were exposed. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/shinyhunters-leak-rockstar-games-data-player-records/
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ShinyHunters Leak Rockstar Games Data, No Player Records Impacted
ShinyHunters hackers leak 7.54 GB of Rockstar Games data from Snowflake analytics systems, confirming no player records or personal information were exposed. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/shinyhunters-leak-rockstar-games-data-player-records/
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Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital data breach impacts 337,917 people
A ransomware attack on Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital (Tennessee) exposed data of 337,000 people after hackers stole 500GB of sensitive information from its systems. A ransomware attack on Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Tennessee led to a major data breach affecting about 337,000 people. The attack, carried out by the Rhysida group, involved…
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McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked
McGraw-Hill confirms a data exposure tied to a Salesforce misconfiguration as hackers claim 45M records, raising concerns over SaaS security risks. The post McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-mcgraw-hill-salesforce-data-exposure-45m-records/
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Hackers exploit Marimo flaw to deploy NKAbuse malware from Hugging Face
Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Marimo reactive Python notebook to deploy a new variant of NKAbuse malware hosted on Hugging Face Spaces. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-marimo-flaw-to-deploy-nkabuse-malware-from-hugging-face/
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Hackers Are Targeting Critical Infrastructure to Cause Real-World Damage
Critical infrastructure was once considered too complex and isolated to be a primary cyber target. That assumption no longer holds. New reporting from Cyber Security News reveals that the Iran-linked CyberAv3ngers group is actively targeting water utilities, energy systems, and industrial controllers across the United States. What started as symbolic attacks has now evolved into…
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Hackers Are Using GitHub and Jira to Bypass Your Security
The modern enterprise runs on collaboration tools. Platforms like GitHub and Jira are deeply embedded in daily workflows, powering everything from development to project management. But that same trust is now being weaponized. New reporting from Cyber Security News reveals how attackers are exploiting notification systems within these platforms to deliver malicious payloads. Instead of…
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Crypto-exchange Kraken extorted by hackers after insider breach
The Kraken cryptocurrency exchange announced that a cybercrime group is trying to extort the company by threatening to release videos showing internal systems that host client data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crypto-exchange-kraken-extorted-by-hackers-after-insider-breach/
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McGraw-Hill confirms data breach following extortion threat
Education company McGraw-Hill has confirmed in a statement to BleepingComputer that hackers exploited a Salesforce misconfiguration and accessed its internal data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mcgraw-hill-confirms-data-breach-following-extortion-threat/