Officials blame “sophisticated” Russian hackers for voter system attacks
FBI reportedly informed Arizona of possible Russian hack in June. Continue reading Officials blame “sophisticated” Russian hackers for voter system attacks
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After Illinois hack, FBI warns of more attacks on state election board systems
Concern about more attacks mounting as presidential elections approach. Continue reading After Illinois hack, FBI warns of more attacks on state election board systems
Trading in stock of medical device paused after hackers team with short seller
St. Jude Medical declares claim of vulnerability “false and misleading.” Continue reading Trading in stock of medical device paused after hackers team with short seller
Congressman to FCC: Fix phone network flaw that allows eavesdropping
SS7 weakness, leak of phone numbers could let hackers spy on “half of Congress.” Continue reading Congressman to FCC: Fix phone network flaw that allows eavesdropping
Hints suggest an insider helped the NSA “Equation Group” hacking tools leak
Structure of leaked files, other factors suggest someone inside “air gap” snuck them out. Continue reading Hints suggest an insider helped the NSA “Equation Group” hacking tools leak
The World Series of Hacking—without humans
Seeking a future where networks patch themselves, DARPA stages an AI vs. AI smackdown. Continue reading The World Series of Hacking—without humans
DNC staffers: FBI didn’t tell us for months about possible Russian hack
FBI told DNC to “look for signs of unusual activity” on network in fall of 2015. Continue reading DNC staffers: FBI didn’t tell us for months about possible Russian hack
DNC Staffer got pop-up messages alerting of “state-sponsored actors”
Attack on congressional campaign committee tied to “Fancy Bear” hack of DNC. Continue reading DNC Staffer got pop-up messages alerting of “state-sponsored actors”
DNC Breach extended to systems used by Clinton campaign
Congressional campaign and DNC breach allegedly by same Russian group. Continue reading DNC Breach extended to systems used by Clinton campaign
Democratic Party’s congressional fundraising committee was also hacked
DCCC’s website redirected donors to a fake contribution page controlled by attackers. Continue reading Democratic Party’s congressional fundraising committee was also hacked