Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Hacking Supreme Court’s Filing System

Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s filing system and illegally accessing computer systems belonging to AmeriCorps and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Hackers Accessed University of Hawaii Cancer Center Patient Data; They Weren’t Immediately Notified

UH officials declined an interview request and have refused to provide key information, including which cancer research project had been affected or how much UH paid the hackers to regain access to files.
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Cyberattack Unlikely in Communications Failure That Grounded Flights in Greece

Flights across Greece were impacted for several hours after noise was reported on multiple air traffic communication channels.
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President Trump Orders Divestment in $2.9 Million Chips Deal to Protect US Security Interests

The deal involved aerospace and defense specialist Emcore Corp. selling its computer chips and wafer fabrication operation.
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Italy Antitrust Agency Fines Apple $116 Million Over Privacy Feature; Apple Announces Appeal

Italy’s antitrust authority fined Apple $116 million after determining that operating one of its privacy features restricted App Store competition.
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Cyberattack Disrupts France’s Postal Service and Banking During Christmas Rush

A cyberattack knocked France’s national postal service offline, blocking and delaying package deliveries and online payments.
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UK Government Acknowledges It Is Investigating Cyber Incident After Media Reports

The British government is investigating a “cyber incident” following news reports that hackers linked to China have gained access to thousands of confidential documents.
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Denmark Blames Russia for Cyberattacks Ahead of Elections and on Water Utility

Danish intelligence service said the attacks were part of Russia’s “hybrid war” against the West and an attempt to create instability.
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