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Massive AT&T data breach exposes 'nearly all' customers – here's what you need to know
July 12, 2024 | 9:07amThe stolen data does not include the content of users' phone calls or text messages.
Google's new dark web tool helps users find out if their personal info has been compromised
July 11, 2024 | 9:15pmThe free feature is user-friendly and available to anyone with a Google account.
Apple warns users to take these steps amid alarming uptick in phishing cyberattacks
July 10, 2024 | 10:15amThe ploys occur when hackers "use sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details," according to the tech giant.
'Unusually scary' bug in Apple Vision Pro allows hackers to fill your room with spiders, bats
June 24, 2024 | 2:38pmTalk about a software bug. A tech expert discovered "an unusually 'scary' vulnerability" in the Apple Vision Pro headset which lets hackers flood your virtual reality with spiders, bats and...
50 Cent claims hacker made $300 million using his account for crypto scheme
June 22, 2024 | 10:03am“My Twitter & Thisis 50.com was hacked,” the rapper, 48, wrote on his Instagram late Friday.
Car dealerships forced to process orders by hand after cyberattacks shut down computer system
June 21, 2024 | 1:14pmA software provider to some 15,000 car dealerships said that at least two cyberattacks forced it to shut down its computerized management system.
Pro boxer and powerlifter allegedly hacked into ex-boyfriend's laptop to post nude pics
May 30, 2024 | 9:35amProfessional boxer and powerlifting world record holder Stefanie Cohen allegedly hacked into her ex-boyfriend’s laptop and posted nude photos of his new flame with the goal of “exposing and humiliating...
More than 380,000 additional NYC students had personal info hacked, bringing total to over 1M
May 5, 2024 | 1:22pmThe New York City Department of Education last week began sending letters notifying the hundreds of thousands of additional current and former students that they were victims of the cyber...
Lindsey Graham turns over phone amid concerns of a hack from Schumer impersonator
May 2, 2024 | 6:45pmSen. Lindsey Graham relinquished his cellphone to authorities after communicating with someone who impersonated Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
UnitedHealth CEO defends insurer after major hack, reveals amount of ransom paid as senators question firm's size
May 1, 2024 | 2:34pm"Your company let the country down," Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden told Witty.
FBI honcho warns Chinese hackers lying in wait to attack US infrastructure: 'Upon us now'
April 18, 2024 | 7:00pmChinese-linked hackers have snooped around critical US infrastructure and have put themselves in a position to attack at "the right moment," FBI director Christopher Wray ominously warned.
NY bill drafting commission hit by cyberattack, throwing wrench into state budget passage
April 17, 2024 | 11:04amIt was not immediately clear who may have launched the attack, what data may have been compromised or the extent of damage affecting the commission.
Roku hackers accessed over 500K accounts in second cyberattack of 2024
April 12, 2024 | 1:42pmIn some cases, information was used to make unauthorized purchases of streaming service subscriptions and hardware products using the payment method stored in the accounts.
Apple hit with 'mercenary spyware attacks' — iPhone users warned worldwide of 'most advanced digital threats'
April 11, 2024 | 9:45amA terrifying and extremely advanced cyberattack has impacted iPhone users from at least 92 countries, including India.
A creep hacked into my son's beloved toy while he slept and started speaking to him — don't make my mistake
April 10, 2024 | 5:10pmThis mom isn’t playin' around.
Dad faked his own death to avoid paying more than $100K in child support, faces lengthy jail time
April 7, 2024 | 1:37am“He applied a digital signature for [the physician], providing his name, title, and license number. This resulted in the Defendant being registered as deceased in many government databases.”
Activists hack Russian prison data, lower food cost to 1 cent to avenge Alexey Navalny's death
April 1, 2024 | 12:18pmHackers were also able to plaster a picture of the 47-year-old on the prison contractor's website, accompanied by a message reading “Long live Alexey Navalny!"
Meta's Quest VR vulnerable to 'Inception-style' hack that lets crooks take control of headsets: study
March 13, 2024 | 4:18pmComputer science researchers at the University of Chicago say they were able to exploit a flaw in the Meta Quest VR's security system.
Journalist accused of leaking Tucker Carlson hot mics arrested for computer hacking
February 22, 2024 | 6:34pmTim Burke, 45, worked as part of a criminal duo that used "compromised credentials" to break into the behind-the-scenes broadcast streams before sharing them as an anonymous source, according to...
Rudy Giuliani's new book is taking aim at the 'Biden Crime Family'
February 13, 2024 | 7:19pmRudy Giuliani, now like crabgrass, is everywhere. TV, newspapers, lectures, courtrooms, radio. Come April 16 it’s print.