Hackers

Recently, a hacker successfully exploited a weakness in ChatGPT's safety protocols, coaxing the AI into providing step-by-step instructions for crafting homemade explosives.

Crypto hackers are using Clipper malware to manipulate transaction details and steal tokens. Android users and those using web applications in the crypto community face a higher risk of attack. People frequently copy wallet addresses during transactions. As per Binance, Clipper malware intercepts and alters this clipboard data.

Indodax, an Indonesian crypto exchange was violated by hackers on Wednesday, September 11. Data shared by SlowMist showed that the amount stolen is estimated to be up to $21.95 million (roughly Rs. 184.3 crore).

Taking advantage of the hype around Apple’s 'Glowtime' event on September 9, hackers deployed deepfake videos on YouTube to target potential victims. These fraudulent videos were designed to capture the attention of Apple enthusiasts searching online to stream the launch of the flagship iPhone 16 models.

The FBI has said that North Korean hackers are increasingly deploying sophisticated hack attacks over the crypto sector. The aim of these hackers, as per the FBI, is to steal hefty crypto reserves from firms that are operating services around digital assets.

Data collected by Arkham Research showed that the hacker who exploited the WazirX wallet for over $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) is using the controversial Tornado Cash platform to do so. The exchange said it is working with law enforcement agencies and the CERT-In to identify the hacker.

In a statement released over the weekend, the exchange said it is resuming INR withdrawals starting Monday, August 26. It is, however, noteworthy that WazirX customers will only be able to access and withdraw 66 percent of their funds while the remaining 34 percent will remain frozen due to ongoing investigations into the incident.

In a recent incident, McDonald’s Instagram account was hacked, leading to the promotion of a scam memecoin called ‘Grimace’. McDonald’s has managed to recover its account since the hack. All posts related to the Grimace memecoin and an edited bio have since been removed.

Binance has reportedly managed to avert $2.4 billion (roughly Rs. 20,130 crore) in losses between January and July this year. Out of the total saved, withdrawals linked to suspected crypto scams made up over $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,227 crore), which is about 45 percent of the total amount.

Microsoft's apps for macOS are affected by eight security vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to access the camera and microphones of users without their consent, according to cybersecurity group Cisco Talos. The latest flaw detected across several Microsoft apps such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Micro...

Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.

Google on Tuesday confirmed that hackers backed by Iran are targeting the campaigns of US presidential rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign said Tuesday it had been targeted by foreign hackers, days after rival Donald Trump's campaign suggested that it had been hacked by Iran.

Donald Trump's campaign said Saturday it had been hacked, blaming "foreign sources" for distributing internal communications and a dossier on running mate J.D. Vance.

Digital signatures are virtual signing algorithms based on mathematics. Like human signatures, these digital signatures also prove the authenticity of any command linked to crypto transactions or smart contracts.

Recently, a hacker successfully exploited a weakness in ChatGPT's safety protocols, coaxing the AI into providing step-by-step instructions for crafting homemade explosives.

Crypto hackers are using Clipper malware to manipulate transaction details and steal tokens. Android users and those using web applications in the crypto community face a higher risk of attack. People frequently copy wallet addresses during transactions. As per Binance, Clipper malware intercepts and alters this clipboard data.

Indodax, an Indonesian crypto exchange was violated by hackers on Wednesday, September 11. Data shared by SlowMist showed that the amount stolen is estimated to be up to $21.95 million (roughly Rs. 184.3 crore).

Taking advantage of the hype around Apple’s 'Glowtime' event on September 9, hackers deployed deepfake videos on YouTube to target potential victims. These fraudulent videos were designed to capture the attention of Apple enthusiasts searching online to stream the launch of the flagship iPhone 16 models.

The FBI has said that North Korean hackers are increasingly deploying sophisticated hack attacks over the crypto sector. The aim of these hackers, as per the FBI, is to steal hefty crypto reserves from firms that are operating services around digital assets.

Data collected by Arkham Research showed that the hacker who exploited the WazirX wallet for over $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) is using the controversial Tornado Cash platform to do so. The exchange said it is working with law enforcement agencies and the CERT-In to identify the hacker.

In a statement released over the weekend, the exchange said it is resuming INR withdrawals starting Monday, August 26. It is, however, noteworthy that WazirX customers will only be able to access and withdraw 66 percent of their funds while the remaining 34 percent will remain frozen due to ongoing investigations into the incident.

In a recent incident, McDonald’s Instagram account was hacked, leading to the promotion of a scam memecoin called ‘Grimace’. McDonald’s has managed to recover its account since the hack. All posts related to the Grimace memecoin and an edited bio have since been removed.

Binance has reportedly managed to avert $2.4 billion (roughly Rs. 20,130 crore) in losses between January and July this year. Out of the total saved, withdrawals linked to suspected crypto scams made up over $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,227 crore), which is about 45 percent of the total amount.

Microsoft's apps for macOS are affected by eight security vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to access the camera and microphones of users without their consent, according to cybersecurity group Cisco Talos. The latest flaw detected across several Microsoft apps such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Micro...

Google Pixel phones shipped since 2017 included an application with a security vulnerability that could be used by attackers to inject malicious code or run spyware on Pixel phones, according to security firm. The Showcase app, which was found on Pixel smartphones sold globally, will soon be removed by the company in the coming days.

Google on Tuesday confirmed that hackers backed by Iran are targeting the campaigns of US presidential rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign said Tuesday it had been targeted by foreign hackers, days after rival Donald Trump's campaign suggested that it had been hacked by Iran.

Donald Trump's campaign said Saturday it had been hacked, blaming "foreign sources" for distributing internal communications and a dossier on running mate J.D. Vance.

Digital signatures are virtual signing algorithms based on mathematics. Like human signatures, these digital signatures also prove the authenticity of any command linked to crypto transactions or smart contracts.