Tag: hacking
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Norma Rae, Union Activity and Computer Hacking Skywest Sues Pilots for Using its Directory of Employees to Unionize
Does using company portal credentials for union organizing constitute “hacking”? Explore how SkyWest v. Moussaron tests the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the Supreme Court’s Van Buren ruling. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/norma-rae-union-activity-and-computer-hacking-skywest-sues-pilots-for-using-its-directory-of-employees-to-unionize/
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Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project
The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company’s systems. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/mercor-says-it-was-hit-by-cyberattack-tied-to-compromise-of-open-source-litellm-project/
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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-will-push-out-rare-backported-patches-to-protect-ios-18-users-from-darksword-hacking-tool/
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New criminal service plans to monetize data stolen by ransomware gangs
A site called Leak Bazaar pitches itself as something closer to a data-processing business than a typical hacking or ransomware-as-a-service operation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-criminal-service-plans-to-monetize-ransomware-data
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Hacker charged with stealing $53 million from Uranium crypto exchange
U.S. prosecutors have charged a Maryland man with stealing more than $53 million after hacking the Uranium Finance crypto exchange twice and laundering the proceeds through a cryptocurrency mixer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-charged-with-stealing-53-million-from-uranium-crypto-exchange/
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Iranian Cyberthreats Test US Infrastructure Defenses
Experts Cite Prepositioning Risk in Iranian Cyber Operations Amid Escalating War. Warnings from Iranian-linked hacking groups targeting U.S. water systems highlight a growing risk of prepositioned cyber access and rapid attack activation, analysts told ISMG, as federal defenders confront rising geopolitical tensions and operational strain across critical infrastructure sectors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cloud-Based EHR Vendor Notifies SEC About Hacking Incident
CareCloud: Intruder Accessed Systems for 8 Hours, Still Assessing Extent of Breach. Electronic health records vendor CareCloud has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyber incident earlier this month that temporarily disrupted the software and accessed one of its EHR environments. The company is assessing whether patient data was accessed or stolen.…
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Citrix NetScaler products confirmed to be under exploitation
Security researchers at watchTowr warn that multiple flaws are involved in the early stages of a hacking spree that could rival the 2023 CitrixBleed campaign. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/citrix-netscaler-exploitation-vulnerabilities/816097/
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How Connected Vehicles Expand Cyber Risk Surface
Car Hacking Village’s Ghali on Automotive Security for AI-Driven Mobility Ecosystem. As vehicles evolve into connected, software-defined systems, cybersecurity risks now extend beyond the car itself. Kamel Ghali, vice president at Car Hacking Village, explains why threat modeling, AI safety and ecosystemwide visibility are critical in modern automotive security. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Iran-linked group Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account
Iran-linked group Handala claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, leaking files. The FBI says no government data was exposed. Iran-linked hacking group Handala claims it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail account and shared alleged data, including photos and files. The FBI confirmed it is aware of the incident and has…
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European Commission data stolen in a cyberattack on the infrastructure hosting its web sites
Tags: attack, breach, ceo, cloud, computer, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, hacking, infrastructure, regulationA ‘grim warning’: Ilia Kolochenko, CEO of Swiss-based ImmuniWeb, said that while the attack “may appear to be pretty banal on its face, there are several things to pay attention to.”Referring to the Bleeping Computer report, he said that, given that the attackers allegedly plan to release the data, their key intention here is to…
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FBI confirms theft of director’s personal emails by Iran-linked hacking group
An FBI spokesperson told Recorded Future News that the information is “historical in nature and involves no government information,” adding that the agency has “taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fbi-confirms-theft-of-directors-personal-emails-iran-group
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Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel’s personal email account
Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran’s government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI director Kash Patel. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/27/iranian-hackers-claim-breach-of-fbi-director-kash-patels-personal-email-account/
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Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware
The tech giant’s claim that it has not seen any successful spyware attacks targeting Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled comes amid a leak of hacking tools targeting users running devices with older software. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/27/apple-says-no-one-using-lockdown-mode-has-been-hacked-with-spyware/
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NYC Health Notifying Patients of 2 Third-Party Hacks
Incidents Are Unrelated, Says NYC Health + Hospitals. Hackers had access to New York City’s municipal healthcare system for nearly three months before being detected, stealing data of an undisclosed number of patients. The incident is the second hacking-related data breach within weeks involving a third-party firm hired by NYC Health + Hospitals. First seen…
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Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity experts weigh in. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/apple-made-strides-with-ios-26-security-but-leaked-hacking-tools-still-leave-millions-exposed-to-spyware-attacks/
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A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/a-major-hacking-tool-has-leaked-online-putting-millions-of-iphones-at-risk-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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University of North Georgia Triumphs in DOD Hacking Contest
The Mission: Hack High Value Targets’ Devices, Apps and Transmit His Location. A team of cybersecurity students from the University of North Georgia vanquished seven opposing teams from other senior military colleges and elite service academies in an upset victory to win a capture the flag hacking contest staged this week at the National Defense…
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A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. DarkSword has now leaked online. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/a-major-hacking-tool-has-leaked-online-putting-millions-of-iphones-at-risk-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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Russia arrests suspected owner of LeakBase cybercrime forum
Russian police arrested a Taganrog resident believed to be the owner of LeakBase, a major online forum used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and hacking tools. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-arrests-suspected-owner-and-admin-of-leakbase-cybercrime-forum/
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Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacks
The spyware founder’s comments are the most direct suggestion yet from anyone inside Intellexa that the Mitsotakis government authorized the hacking of dozens of phones belonging to senior Greek government ministers, opposition leaders, military officials, and journalists. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/convicted-spyware-chief-hints-that-greeces-government-was-behind-dozens-of-phone-hacks/
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Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacks
The spyware founder’s comments are the most direct suggestion yet from anyone inside Intellexa that the Mitsotakis government authorized the hacking of dozens of phones belonging to senior Greek government ministers, opposition leaders, military officials, and journalists. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/convicted-spyware-chief-hints-that-greeces-government-was-behind-dozens-of-phone-hacks/
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Russia arrests alleged owner of cybercrime forum LeakBase, report says
Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/russia-arrests-alleged-owner-of-cybercrime-forum-leakbase-report-says/
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Russia arrests alleged owner of cybercrime forum LeakBase, report says
Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/russia-arrests-alleged-owner-of-cybercrime-forum-leakbase-report-says/
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Kali Linux 2026.1 Launches With 8 New Hacking Tools for Penetration Testers
Offensive Security has officially released Kali Linux 2026.1, marking the first major update of the year for the popular penetration testing distribution. Building on the foundation of the 2025.4 release, this new version introduces a comprehensive visual refresh, a nostalgic anniversary mode, improved mobile hacking capabilities, and an expanded arsenal of security tools. The 2026…
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Popular LiteLLM PyPI package backdoored to steal credentials, auth tokens
The TeamPCP hacking group continues its supply-chain rampage, now compromising the massively popular “LiteLLM” Python package on PyPI and claiming to have stolen data from hundreds of thousands of devices during the attack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-litellm-pypi-package-compromised-in-teampcp-supply-chain-attack/
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Popular LiteLLM PyPI package backdoored to steal credentials, auth tokens
The TeamPCP hacking group continues its supply-chain rampage, now compromising the massively popular “LiteLLM” Python package on PyPI and claiming to have stolen data from hundreds of thousands of devices during the attack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-litellm-pypi-package-compromised-in-teampcp-supply-chain-attack/
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DarkSword’s GitHub leak threatens to turn elite iPhone hacking into a tool for the masses
Cybersecurity researchers say the GitHub leak threatens to “democratize” iPhone exploits that were once reserved for nation-states, potentially putting hundreds of millions of iOS 18 devices at risk. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/darksword-iphone-spyware-leak-ios-18-exploit-threat/
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Companies face difficult choices in blaming hackers for an attack
Publicly naming a hacking group can affect everything from retaliation to insurance coverage. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cyberattack-attribution-decisions/815587/