Hacker

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  Hacktivist Steals Data Of 2.5 Million From Columbia University In Major Cyberattack

  A politically driven hacker stole personal data of over 2.5 million individuals from Columbia University in a June 24 cyberattack.

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  Hacktivist Stole Columbia University Students' Data In A Cyberattack

  A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University's data systems last week, stealing troves of student documents while briefly shutting down the school's computer systems, a university official said Wednesday.

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  North Korean Hackers Use NimDoor macOS Malware to Target Web3, Crypto Platforms

  North Korean hackers are reportedly deploying NimDoor malware against Mac computers in Web3 and crypto companies. The threat actors rely on bash scripts to exfiltrate sensitive data, including browser information, iCloud Keychain credentials, and Telegram user data. Like other attacks linked to DPRK threat actors, these also leverage social enginee...

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  Coros Pace 3, Other Models Affected by Flaw That Lets Malicious Users Access Data, Snoop on Notifications

  Coros Pace 3 and several other smartwatch models are affected by a Bluetooth vulnerability, allowing nearby malicious users to access personal data, view smartphone notifications, or reset devices. The company acknowledged the flaw, and confirmed it is working on updates and patches for newer models are expected by the end of July.

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  Qantas Hit By "Significant" Cyberattack, Data Of 6 Million Customers At Risk

  Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday it was investigating a "significant" cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.

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  Iran-Linked Hackers Threatens To Leak Trump Aides' Emails

  Iran-linked hackers have threatened to disclose more emails stolen from U.S. President Donald Trump's circle, after distributing a prior batch to the media ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.

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  Criminal Stablecoin Use Continues Growing, Task Force Says

  A new report says stablecoins now account for most illicit activity on crypto ledgers. As per the new report from the Financial Action Task Force found that a wide array of illicit actors — including terrorists, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers — have stepped up their use of stablecoins since the group’s last report on digital assets...

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  Fake Password Reset Alert? You're Likely Being Hacked - Here's What To Do Now

  Hackers are exploiting fake password reset messages to steal personal data. Learn how to spot warning signs and protect your accounts.

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  Pro-Israel Hackers Steal $90 Million In Iranian Crypto Heist, Then Lose All

  The group on June 18 said it hacked the Nobitex exchange, a day after claiming it had destroyed data at Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah.

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  Iran Crypto Exchange Nobitex Hit by Hackers, $90 Million Destroyed

  Nobitex, one of Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been hacked for $90 million (roughly Rs. 782 crore). Nobitex’s website was unavailable Wednesday. Messages sent to the company’s support channel on Telegram were not returned.

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  Iran Crypto Exchange Hit By Hackers, $90 Million Destroyed

  An anti-Iranian hacking group with possible ties to Israel announced an attack on one of Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, destroying nearly $90 million and threatening to expose the platform's source code.

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  Suspected Israeli Hackers Claim To Destroy Data At Iran's Bank Sepah

  An anti-Iranian government hacking group with potential ties to Israel and a track record of destructive cyberattacks on Iran claimed in social media posts that it had destroyed data at Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah.

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  Qualcomm Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities Used By Hackers, Cybercriminals

  Qualcomm has issued patches for several critical security flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities, which the chipmaker warns may have been actively exploited by hackers. These vulnerabilities primarily impact the Adreno GPU driver across several Qualcomm-powered devices. Users will have to wait for updates from device manufacturers to recei...

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  'Forest Blizzard', 'Fancy Bear': Cyber Companies Vs Hacker Nicknames

  Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto and Alphabet's Google said they would create a public glossary of state-sponsored hacking groups and cybercriminals, in a bid to ease confusion over the menagerie of unofficial nicknames for them.

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  Google Shuts Down Malware That Leveraged Google Calendar to Steal Data

  Google Calendar was being used as a communication channel by a group of hackers to extract sensitive information from individuals, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). The tech giant’s cybersecurity division discovered a compromised government website in October 2024 and found that malware was being spread using it. Once the ...