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Crime & Justice

How Aadhar cards were being made in Sambhal, hackers easily changed everything from name to address

In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested a gang that was misusing technology to create and modify fraudulent Aadhar cards by hacking into other verification centers' IDs.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Russian Intelligence Services Hacked Thousands of Signal App Accounts

Russian hackers linked to intelligence services have gained access to thousands of accounts on commercial messaging apps, including Signal.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

โ€œWatering holeโ€: how the technique used by hackers to attack iPhones in the U.S. works

A recent investigation has uncovered a wave of cyberattacks targeting iPhones utilizing a sophisticated technique known as 'watering hole' that compromises legitimate websites to infect unwitting visitors.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Russian Intelligence targets American messaging app users, FBI says

The FBI has reported that Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting high-profile U.S. messaging app users, including government officials and journalists, resulting in significant account breaches.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's Important Warning, Are You Using This Phone? Take This Action

India's cybersecurity agency has issued an advisory warning smartphone and computer users about vulnerabilities found in Apple devices that could be exploited by hackers.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

FBI warns Russian hackers targeting Americans on Signal; thousands of accounts compromised

The FBI has issued a warning about Russian hackers targeting Signal users, compromising thousands of accounts and gaining access to sensitive information.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

US Action Against Iranian Hackers Amidst War, Seizes 4 Cyber Network Domains

The US has launched a digital campaign against the Iranian hacking group 'Handala' by seizing four domains linked to their cyber operations targeting American and Israeli entities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Apple urges to update iPhone immediately: hackers attack models with outdated software in the US

Cybersecurity firms have warned of a massive cyber attack targeting iPhone users with outdated iOS versions, urging immediate software updates for safety.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Healthcare Without Protection. Attacks on Medical Facilities Are Just a Matter of Time

Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector have reached unprecedented levels, with medical facilities becoming prime targets for hackers due to their vulnerable data and inadequate security measures.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

French senior receives dozens of payment demands daily. Hackers stole his e-identity.

A French senior citizen is inundated with daily payment demands after hackers stole his e-identity, highlighting the vulnerabilities in digital identity systems.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia-linked hackers used new Darksword tool to hack Ukrainiansโ€™ iPhones, stealing data then vanishing

A hacker group linked to Russia has used a new tool called Darksword to conduct cyberattacks on Ukrainians' iPhones, stealing personal data rapidly before disappearing.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

N.S. MLA says hackers released images of him and his wife after blackmail attempt

A Nova Scotia MLA reports that personal images of him and his wife were released by hackers after he declined to pay a blackmail demand.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is social engineering? See examples of techniques used by hackers

The article explains social engineering as a tactic used by hackers to manipulate individuals into sharing sensitive information, differing from traditional cyberattacks that focus on exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New security hole in iPhone โ€“ how to protect yourself against the Darksword hackers

A suspected Russian espionage group is hacking iPhones through a new vulnerability that can be triggered just by visiting an infected website, although updates to address the issue are available.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

How safe is Wi-Fi on airplanes? Experts explain the main risks

Experts warn about the risks associated with using Wi-Fi on airplanes, particularly emphasizing user behavior and the potential for hackers to create fake networks.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Green Hackers: Ecuadorian students create an environmental vision app

Green Hackers is an application developed by Ecuadorian school students to promote recycling and waste management while providing economic incentives for eco-friendly actions.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
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Life & Tech

Half the World in Danger! Google's 'Zero Day' Alert, Take Immediate Action

Google has issued an urgent security update for Chrome browsers globally due to serious vulnerabilities that could put 3.5 billion users at risk from hackers.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Iran-linked hackers target US medical tech company

Iranian hackers have targeted Stryker, a major US medical technology firm, causing disruptions in its operations.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Australian hospitals on alert after Iranian hackers attack Stryker

Australian hospitals are heightened in alert status following a cyber attack by Iranian hackers on the medical technology company Stryker.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Hackers publish 1.52 TB of alleged internal files from FGV on the dark web

The Dragonforce hacking group claims to have released 1.52 TB of internal documents from the Getulio Vargas Foundation on the dark web, following an earlier announcement of a system breach.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Hackers Linked to Russia Target European Officials' Messaging

Russian-linked hackers are conducting an aggressive cyber campaign aimed at accessing communication apps used by European officials and journalists, as warned by Portuguese and Dutch intelligence agencies.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iranian hacker attack on NCBR. The MARIA nuclear reactor is safe

Poland has thwarted a cyberattack attempt on the National Centre for Nuclear Research by Iranian hackers, ensuring the safety of the MARIA nuclear reactor.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iranian hackers paralyzed a giant from the USA. Retribution for the attack on the Minab school

Iranian hackers targeted US medical device manufacturer Stryker, causing significant disruptions to their systems and triggering a substantial drop in their stock value.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Successful Cyberattack by Iranian Hackers

A hacker group linked to Iran claimed responsibility for a major disruption at the medical technology company Stryker Corporation, leading to global outages affecting thousands of employees.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Iran-linked group claims cyberattack on US medical technology company as retaliation for school attack

A group of Iranian-linked hackers has claimed responsibility for a large-scale cyberattack on the American medical technology giant Stryker in retaliation for a military offensive against Iran.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Stryker cyber attack LIVE: Thousands unable to work after 'Iranian hackers' blackout

A major cyber attack believed to be from Iranian hackers has caused a significant outage at the medical tech company Stryker, leaving thousands unable to work across its global operations.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Accusations Against Russian Hackers Targeting User Accounts on WhatsApp and Signal

Dutch intelligence agencies have accused Russian state actors of a global espionage campaign aimed at stealing user accounts on WhatsApp and Signal.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Intelligence Service: The Return of Spies

The new head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service is radically restructuring the agency to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities, including recruiting hackers.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hackers obtained sensitive data of Slavia Insurance clients

Hackers have gained access to sensitive information belonging to clients of Slavia Insurance.

Mar 10 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Hackers obtained sensitive data from Slavia insurance, including health documents

Hackers gained access to sensitive information from Slavia insurance, compromising patient health documents.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's warning for internet users: Do this immediately, or risk hacking

The Indian government has issued a significant cyber alert regarding security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, urging users to update their browser immediately to avoid being targeted by hackers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russian hackers are spying on European officials and military personnel via messaging apps

Dutch intelligence services reported that Russian hackers have targeted messaging applications used by officials in the Netherlands and possibly other European nations as part of a broader cyber campaign.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Hackers Linked to Russia Attempt to Access 'Signal' and 'WhatsApp' Accounts

Hackers affiliated with Russia are executing a global cyber campaign aimed at accessing private accounts on messaging platforms such as Signal and WhatsApp.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Hackers linked to Russia attempt to access 'Signal' and 'WhatsApp' accounts

Hackers associated with Russia are trying to breach user accounts on messaging platforms Signal and WhatsApp, leading to concerns about user privacy and security.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

In Israel, they identified that Iranian hackers attempted to destroy information and systems of civilian companies

Israeli cybersecurity officials reported attempts by Iranian hackers to target civilian companies in Israel with cyberattacks aimed at destroying information and systems.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Russian hackers target Signal, WhatsApp in global cyber campaign

Dutch intelligence reports reveal that Russian hackers are conducting a large-scale cyber campaign aiming to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts of important individuals.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Intelligence agencies: Russian hackers are trying to access 'Signal' and 'WhatsApp' accounts

Russian-linked hackers are attempting to breach the messaging services 'Signal' and 'WhatsApp' accounts belonging to high-ranking officials, military personnel, and journalists, according to a joint statement from two Dutch intelligence agencies.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Dutch intelligence warns of Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp

Dutch intelligence services have issued a warning about a cyber campaign by Russian state hackers aiming to access the accounts of officials and military personnel on messaging apps Signal and WhatsApp.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Threat of Hacking on WhatsApp and Signal, Dutch Intelligence Agency Issues Alert

A cyber security alert has been issued regarding the messaging apps Signal and WhatsApp, highlighting that Russian-backed hackers have compromised multiple user accounts, primarily targeting government officials, military personnel, and journalists.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russian Hackers 'Targeting Messaging Apps,' Dutch Spies Say

Dutch intelligence warns that Russian hackers are attempting to infiltrate messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal used by officials and military personnel.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russian Hackers 'Targeting Messaging Apps,' Dutch Spy Agency Says

Dutch intelligence warns that Russian hackers are targeting messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to access communications of officials and journalists.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Pro-Russian hackers target officials and journalists' phones

Pro-Russian hackers are attempting to gain access to phones of officials and journalists by convincing them to reveal security codes and PINs.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Artificial intelligence allows hackers to identify anonymous accounts on social media

A new study warns that artificial intelligence has made it significantly easier for malicious hackers to uncover the real identities of anonymous social media accounts.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Liveblog USA under Trump: Report: Chinese hackers penetrate FBI network

Chinese hackers, allegedly linked to the Chinese government, have reportedly accessed an internal FBI computer network containing sensitive information, according to US investigators.

Mar 7 โ€ข 02:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

WSJ: USA investigates cyber attack against FBI network

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a cyber attack on an internal FBI network that may be linked to hackers associated with the Chinese government.

Mar 6 โ€ข 23:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

How to ensure your home camera is not visible to Russian hackers โ€“ Expert highlights risky products

An expert discusses how to protect home security cameras after reports of a Russian hacker group sharing captured images from cameras in Nordic countries.

Mar 6 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The FBI was attacked by hackers and cybercriminals: confirmed in a statement that they targeted their massive data network

The FBI confirmed that its computer networks were targeted by a suspected cyber attack, although details on the attack's extent or perpetrators were not disclosed.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

Hackers attacked Iranian television and broadcast a message from an opposition leader

Hackers managed to penetrate Iranian state television and aired a political message from an opposition figure.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Islamist and Russian Hackers Conduct Joint Cyberattack in Support of Iran

A surge in cyberattacks, primarily by Islamist and Russian hackers, targeting Middle Eastern and European infrastructure has been reported following military campaigns against Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Digital Security: How Companies in Dachau Can Prepare Against Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity expert Peter Kestner warns local businesses in Dachau about the under-recognized threats posed by professional hackers during a recent information session.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:53 UTC

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