Hacker Steals Millions of Accounts from Internet Radio Service 8tracks
The data includes usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords. Continue reading Hacker Steals Millions of Accounts from Internet Radio Service 8tracks
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Hacker Behind Massive Ransomware Outbreak Can’t Get Emails from Victims Who Paid
A German email provider has closed the account of a hacker behind the new ransomware outbreak, meaning victims can’t get decryption keys. Continue reading Hacker Behind Massive Ransomware Outbreak Can’t Get Emails from Victims Who Paid
A Ransomware Outbreak Is Infecting Computers Across the World Right Now
A quickly-spreading, world-wide ransomware outbreak has reportedly hit targets in Spain, France, Ukraine, Russia, and other countries. Continue reading A Ransomware Outbreak Is Infecting Computers Across the World Right Now
YouTube Regularly Leaves Islamic State Videos Up for Days, Weeks
According to a Motherboard analysis of over 150 videos shared in pro-Islamic State groups, while YouTube is quick to remove offending clips in some cases, the social network is still making serious errors in policing extremist content. Continue reading YouTube Regularly Leaves Islamic State Videos Up for Days, Weeks
Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking
Former FBI director James Comey’s testimony is a solid reminder that the Russian hacking campaign went far beyond the Democratic National Committee and John Podesta. Continue reading Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking
Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking
Former FBI director James Comey’s testimony is a solid reminder that the Russian hacking campaign went far beyond the Democratic National Committee and John Podesta. Continue reading Comey: Russians Targeted ‘Hundreds’ of Entities in Election Hacking
The Dirty Hackers Who Steal Passwords for Jealous Lovers
Phishing really is a threat when the hackers are closer to home. Continue reading The Dirty Hackers Who Steal Passwords for Jealous Lovers
Hackers Unlock Samsung Galaxy S8 With Fake Iris
Using a camera, a printer, and a contact lens, hackers managed to bypass the S8’s iris scanner. Continue reading Hackers Unlock Samsung Galaxy S8 With Fake Iris
London Police Say They’re Still Obligated to Arrest Assange
On Friday, Swedish prosecutors said they dropped their preliminary rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. But that doesn’t mean he can just leave the embassy. Continue reading London Police Say They’re Still Obligated to Arrest Assange
Restaurant App Zomato Says Your Stolen Password Is Fine. But Is It?
Zomato announced a hacker had stolen details on 17 million accounts, and that customers’ password hashes were fairly secure. But that doesn’t seem to be the case. Continue reading Restaurant App Zomato Says Your Stolen Password Is Fine. But Is It?