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Hacker goes after Parler users, archives terabytes of data

January 12, 2021 By Brooke Crothers

A hacker has archived Parler user posts, photos and videos in the wake of the platform being accused of fueling the recent Capitol riots. This illustration picture shows the social media … [Read more...] about Hacker goes after Parler users, archives terabytes of data

January 10, 2021 By 1

Berlin, Germany - August 28: Symbolic photo on the subject of hackers and data security. Hands write on a computer keyboard on August 28, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek … [Read more...] about Got new tech? Lock it down now before it’s too late

December 22, 2020 By Brooke Crothers

There may be another group of hackers at work in the wake of the devastating SolarWinds attack.A Microsoft blog hints at a second hacking attempt not related to the initial hack of the SolarWinds … [Read more...] about Second hacking group suspected in massive SolarWinds attack

December 18, 2020 By Morgan Phillips

The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently reported widespread hacks involving government agencies and private businesses -- an apparent attack linked to Russia that … [Read more...] about Russia hack claims: What is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)?

December 15, 2020 By Hollie McKay

Public and private agencies and businesses worldwide have been left urgently trying to determine if they have been hit by what could amount to one of the most extensive hacking campaigns in recent … [Read more...] about Russia’s suspected hacking operation targeted 5 US agencies, 18K entities

December 14, 2020 By 1

Anti-Semitic images, slurs and songs were posted on the website of a Jewish school in Long Island on Monday in an apparent hack, video shows.The North Shore Hebrew Academy High School’s homepage was … [Read more...] about Long Island Jewish school’s website hacked with Nazi images, slurs

December 9, 2020 By Brooke Crothers

Constantly evolving credit card skimming techniques are a new threat to holiday shoppers.Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto … [Read more...] about Researchers find credit card ‘skimmers’ inside social media buttons

December 8, 2020 By Gary Gastelu

Injured Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean Tweeted on Tuesday that his Instagram account had been hacked.“My Instagram account has been hacked. Hopefully I can get it back very quickly. Sorry for that … [Read more...] about Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean’s Instagram account hacked

December 8, 2020 By 1

BOSTON (AP) — Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be exploited by hackers to … [Read more...] about Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research

December 4, 2020 By Brooke Crothers

Scammers and cybercriminals love the holidays because it gives them more opportunities to steal your data and your money.In an effort to stay safe, Fox News has compiled a list of five tips to look … [Read more...] about 5 safe shopping tips for the holidays from experts