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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

LeadCorp, the No. 1 Lending Company, Suffers Hacking Incident with Account and Credit Information Leak

LeadCorp's subsidiary, NR Capital, experienced a hacking attack that compromised customer credit information, prompting an investigation by the Financial Supervisory Service.

Mar 23 โ€ข 02:14 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‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Air travelers are hacking TSA lines during hours-long major airport waits

American travelers are bypassing TSA security lines at some airports due to prolonged wait times and staffing issues.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Fake Google security page can turn your browser into a spying tool

A new phishing scam impersonates Google security checks to install malware on users' browsers, turning them into tools for spying without actual hacking.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Ash was hacked. She wants you to know 'you could be next'

A young Australian woman, Ash Raso, warns others about the increasing vulnerability of 18 to 24-year-olds to cybercrime after her own experience with hacking and ransom demands.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Hack: the story, half comedy, half drama, of the worst British media scandal

The series 'The Hack' explores the notorious phone-hacking scandal involving News of the World, intertwining it with the investigation of an unsolved murder.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:30 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‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

Hacker wanted bitcoin from blackmailed N.S. legislator, police say

A Nova Scotia legislator, Rick Burns, has been targeted in a hacking and blackmail scheme where the hacker demanded bitcoin after releasing compromising materials.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Neuroscientists, military personnel, and even a prisoner: this is how the team 'hacking' Microsoft's AI works before it reaches the public

Microsoft has a 'red team' evaluating its AI technologies before public release, ensuring they are safe for various applications, including wartime scenarios.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Instagram Hacked, Daughter's Naked Image Exposed at the Top; High School Student Under Investigation

A Tokyo woman discovers that her daughter's Instagram account was hacked, and a nude image of her daughter was publicly posted as the profile picture, leading to an investigation involving a high school student.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

It took 12 years, but now this top-secure device has been hacked

A hacker successfully breached the highly secure Xbox One console after 12 years since its release, showcasing a new method that could allow unauthorized applications and pirated games to run.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Do You Add a Number to Your Password? Why Itโ€™s Not Enough and How They Can Still Get In

Adding a number to the end of a password is a common but ineffective security measure that leaves vulnerabilities for cyber-attackers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Hacking Concealment' Improvement Discussion:

A recent discussion highlighted the need for systemic changes to discourage companies from concealing evidence of hacking incidents, as the current laws often favor concealment over transparency.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Your phone can be hacked just by opening a website, do this immediately to avoid it

New reports highlight a dangerous spyware tool that threatens millions of iPhone devices worldwide by hacking users' phones without needing them to download any apps.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

โ€˜Deepfakesโ€™ to impersonate workers and cinema theft: how cybercrime grows as a source of income for North Korea

Cybercrime incidents linked to North Korea surged by 130% in 2025, with a notable increase in the sophistication of their hacking techniques.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 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‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Narcos threaten US soldiers: Northern Command confirms that they are harassed and their phones are hacked

US soldiers operating on the Mexico border are facing threats from Mexican cartels, including phone hacking, as confirmed by Northern Command's General Gregory Guillot.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Warnings of Iranian Cyberwar Following Major Hacking Attack

Experts warn of potential further cyberattacks from Iran in the aftermath of one of the largest cyber offensives it has launched during wartime.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

New Twist in Viking Line Data Breach - Police Investigating

The Helsinki police have launched an investigation into a data breach involving Viking Line, which appears to be linked to an international hacking group.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

CarGurus breach linked to ShinyHunters exposes 12.4M records

A data breach involving CarGurus, attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, has exposed the personal information of 12.4 million users.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:00 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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Cybercrime: Indian police arrest two Nigerians

Two Nigerians were arrested by Indian police in Noida for their alleged involvement in an international cybercrime syndicate linked to hacking cooperative banks.

Mar 14 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Islamic Resistance, Handala, Al-Moudjahidine Force... This constellation of pro-Tehran cyber-fanatics waging war in the shadows

Since the outbreak of the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, various pro-Tehran hacker groups have been launching extensive cyberattacks worldwide.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Authority forced to close e-services after hacking attack

The Swedish Civil Defense Authority has shut down its e-services following a hacking attack on the IT company CGI.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Cyber Attack Increases Fears of Opening a New Front in Iran's War

A cyber attack on an American medical equipment manufacturer, attributed to a hacking group, raises concerns about Iranโ€™s retaliation and potential new fronts in ongoing conflicts.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Large data breach in the Swedish state systems

A hacker group claims to have breached Swedish state systems, leaking citizens' information and e-signatures.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Major data breach in state systems in Sweden

Swedish authorities are investigating a suspected data breach involving state systems, allegedly carried out by a hacker group called Byte To Breach.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Reports of sensitive IT leak: Several authorities involved

A hacker group claims to have accessed sensitive information from a vital Swedish IT system used by government agencies.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:42 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

This is to be a year of economic turbo acceleration

The current situation in Poland highlights significant cyber threats to critical infrastructure amidst declarations of an economic acceleration in 2026.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:26 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‡ง Guardian
World

Iran-linked group says it hacked US company in retaliation for Minab school bombing

An Iran-linked hacker group has claimed it attacked a US medical company in retaliation for the bombing of a school in Iran, highlighting a troubling escalation of cyber conflicts related to the Iran situation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Accidentally Hacked 7,000 Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Engineer Sammy Azdoufal accidentally gained remote control of 7,000 robot vacuum cleaners worldwide while trying to connect one to his PlayStation.

Mar 11 โ€ข 22:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Foreign hacker reportedly breached FBI servers holding Epstein files in 2023

A foreign hacker is reported to have breached FBI servers containing files related to Jeffrey Epstein's investigation during a New York field office break-in in 2020.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Revelations by 'Rzeczpospolita': What were the Ukrainian citizens detained in Warsaw planning?

Three Ukrainian citizens detained in Warsaw were found with advanced hacking and espionage tools in their possession.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's Major High Security Alert for Chrome Users

The Indian government has issued a cyber alert warning Chrome users to update their browsers promptly to avoid potential hacking.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:30 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‡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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A stunning sight appeared at the electric car charging station

A Finnish security company managed to hack an electric car charging station to play the popular game Doom.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Mandatory Reporting of Corporate Hacking, but... 'Concealment' and Penalties for False Reporting Have Gaps

A new law mandates companies to report hacking incidents, but lacks penalties for false reports, raising concerns about accountability.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:25 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

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