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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Data Breach in France Again, Millions of Health Records Hacked

A massive data breach has compromised the health records of over 15 million individuals in France, with information about notable political figures now available online.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hackers stole medical data and information of 15 million citizens in France

The French Ministry of Health announced that hackers breached administrative records and medical notes of over 15 million individuals.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Software used by doctors hacked, exposing data of 15 million people in France

A cyberattack on 1,500 doctors in France at the end of 2025 resulted in the leak of personal data of 15 million patients, according to the company responsible for the software.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Frenchman says he accidentally hacked 7000 robot vacuum cleaners

A Frenchman inadvertently accessed 7000 robot vacuum cleaners while attempting to customize his own device using a PlayStation controller.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

7000 robot vacuums hacked by a French programmer... unintentionally

A French programmer unintentionally hacked into 7000 robot vacuums, accessing their cameras and microphones.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how mobile certificates can be hacked - A serious warning from a cybersecurity expert

A cybersecurity expert warns about vulnerabilities in the Finnish mobile certificate system, emphasizing risks linked to its use in online identity verification.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Middle Party Hacked

The article discusses the recent hacking incident involving the Middle Party in Iceland.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Mother of monitored baby received a shock: 'They knew his nickname!'

A mother shared a disturbing experience on TikTok after discovering that a stranger had hacked into their baby monitor while her son was sleeping.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Devil' dad who hacked son, 10, to death in Tenerife machete bloodbath pictured

A father in Tenerife has killed his 10-year-old son with a machete before attacking police, leading to his death by law enforcement.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Boy, 10, hacked to death with machete in horror attack as mum fights for life

A 10-year-old boy was killed with a machete in Tenerife, and his mother is hospitalized with severe injuries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

I hacked ChatGPT and Google's AI in 20 minutes (and what I was able to demonstrate with that)

The author claims to have discovered a way to manipulate AI chatbots, revealing their tendency to provide misleading information easily.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Dutch Defense Minister: There Is No Reason to Worry - F-35 Software Can Be Hacked

The Dutch Secretary of Defense raised concerns about the vulnerability of F-35 fighter jet software, suggesting it could be hacked.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amnesty: Hacking of prominent Angolan journalist's phone by 'serious' spyware

Amnesty International reported that the phone of prominent Angolan journalist and activist Teixeira Candido was hacked in 2024 using the invasive spyware 'Predator', marking the first criminal confirmation of its use in Angola.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The device of a senior journalist in Angola was hacked with spyware from a former IDF official; "This is just the tip of the iceberg"

A senior Angolan journalist's phone was hacked using spyware linked to a former IDF official, highlighting growing concerns over surveillance targeting journalists.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

AI overlords of the world hacked: Fallout from the massive Palantir breach

Palantir Technologies has reportedly suffered a significant data breach, raising concerns over the security of its intelligence software used by government and corporate entities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Man hacked around 7000 robot vacuum cleaners

A man hacked approximately 7000 robot vacuum cleaners, compromising their security and privacy.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

HACKED OR FAULTY? โŸฉ Something strange happened with a Chinese electric bus in Finland

An electric bus manufactured by Chinese company Yutong behaved erratically while operating in Tampere, Finland, raising concerns about the control and reliability of such foreign technology in public transportation.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Weapons, the Netherlands against the USA: let's crack the F35 to prevent America from blocking the software

Dutch Defense Secretary Gijs Tuinman suggests that the F35 fighter jet could be hacked similar to iPhones, amid rising tensions between the US and the Netherlands.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Warning for Android and iPhone users: Smartphones are being hacked in seconds

A new mobile spyware called ZeroDayRAT poses serious threats to both Android and iPhone users by allowing hackers to remotely control their devices.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

When Iran Hacked Trump's Campaign, Their Agencies Are That Dangerous

The article discusses the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, highlighting Iran's intelligence operations against the US and the various intelligence agencies within Iran.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

When dating apps get hacked, your private life goes public

Recent breaches at dating apps Bumble and Match by the ShinyHunters hacking group raise concerns over user privacy and data security.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National Commission of Insurance and Surety hacked: Exposes information from intermediary credentials

The National Commission of Insurance and Surety (CNSF) in Mexico was hacked, leading to the exposure of information regarding intermediary credentials.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Elton John furious over revelations that he was hacked by Daily Mail

Singer Elton John expressed his outrage in London's High Court after learning about allegations that his landline phones were tapped on behalf of the Daily Mail, stating that the newspaper's actions were 'beyond even the most basic standards of human decency'.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Elton John sues Daily Mail publisher over alleged phone hacking

Elton John has filed a lawsuit against the publisher of Daily Mail, claiming his phone was hacked, which he describes as a violation of human decency.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Donald Trump Administration Continues to Search for Evidence of Election Fraud in the USA?

Reuters sources claim the team's efforts, in collaboration with the FBI, aimed to investigate suspicions that Venezuela may have hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico, though no definitive evidence was found to suggest Venezuelan interference in the US elections.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

We have let our brains be hacked; we need the humanities more than ever

The article discusses the paradox of abundant communication tools in the digital age and the growing importance of humanities in enhancing meaningful dialogue.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

I made a joke about the Saudi prince on YouTube - then my phone was hacked and I was beaten in central London

YouTuber Ghanem al-Masarir, known for his controversial humor about the Saudi royal family, faced hacking and assault after gaining popularity.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

How to Recognize if Your iPhone is Hacked: Five Key Signs

The article outlines five signs that can help iPhone users determine if their device has been hacked, emphasizing the importance of keeping their software updated for security.

Jan 16 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Couple killed roommates and hacked the bodies with meat cleavers before scattering remains

A couple brutally killed their roommates and dismembered their bodies with meat cleavers, resulting in their sentencing to prison for the heinous crime.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

Adult film star offers help to Manchester United: I want to 'fix' the whole team to relieve stress

An adult film star has controversially offered to assist Manchester United by helping to relieve stress within the team amidst a recent scandal involving their captain's hacked social media account.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

Captain of Man. United's profile hacked on social media: Posts went viral

Bruno Fernandes's social media profile was hacked shortly after Manchester United's FA Cup exit, creating a stir among fans and media.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Sports

Captain of Manchester United shocks with statement against management. Club: His profile was hacked

Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, caused a stir with a message calling for the departure of partial owners post a loss to Brighton, but the club stated his account was hacked.

Jan 12 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Bruno Fernandes' social media hacked as Man Utd release statement after FA Cup exit

After Manchester United's FA Cup exit, Bruno Fernandes' social media account was hacked, prompting a statement from the club.

Jan 12 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

New Zealand: Hundreds of thousands of medical records stolen, $60,000 ransom pending

Cybercriminals claim to have hacked medical records of over 100,000 New Zealanders through an online health platform and have postponed the ransom payment, seeking to build a 'good reputation'.

Jan 6 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Democracy Movements: The Dream of Freedom Should Not Be Dreamed in Vain

A Romanian investigative documentary titled 'Hacked Justice' explores the decline of democracies in Western Europe and the persistent dream of freedom among democracy movements in Central and Eastern Europe.

Jan 4 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Security vulnerability discovered: Children's smartwatch can be hacked

Researchers from Darmstadt University of Technology have identified a security flaw in a popular children's smartwatch model, allowing it to be manipulated.

Jan 4 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
World

Iranian hackers say they breached phone of Israel's former justice minister, threat data release

Iranian hackers have claimed they hacked the phone of Israel's former justice minister, threatening to release sensitive data.

Jan 3 โ€ข 01:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We hacked the Arc de Triomphe consensually": the Allรฉno association projects a road safety message just before 2026

The Antoine Allรฉno association projected a road safety message onto the Arc de Triomphe as part of their campaign for the adoption of the vehicular homicide law.

Jan 1 โ€ข 09:58 UTC

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