New study reveals cybersecurity threats in next-gen DNA sequencing
Researchers have identified multiple cyberthreats in every stage of the DNA sequencing process
Silicon Valley crosswalks hacked to play fake AI voices of Musk and Zuckerberg
"You don't know the level of depravity I would stoop to just for a crumb of approval"
PC gamers report hackers have taken over Star Wars Battlefront II
Battlefront II multiplayer modes are unplayable, EA silent on fix
Researcher uncovers network of risky Chrome extensions with over 4 million installs
Many ironically promise to scan Chrome for sketchy browser extensions
Oracle buried serious data breach from customers, now hacker has it up for sale
Company remains quiet since denying the attack, even after researchers conclude the breach is real
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Hackers exploit Steam demo system to distribute malware, for the second time in a month
PSA: With over 40 million users, Steam is likely an attractive target for hackers, but very few cases of malware have occurred on the storefront over its two-decade history. Although a recent incident isn't as severe as last month's, it suggests that scammers are stepping up their efforts to bypass Valve's security measures.
Not for the first time: North Korean hackers used fake apps to spread spyware on Android
The malicious app had limited downloads before being removed
The United States no longer prioritizes Russia as a major cyber threat
"Putin is on the inside now"
Massive leak exposes the inner workings of top ransomware syndicate Black Basta
Some 200,000 private messages among hacking group members have been revealed
Record $1.5 billion crypto heist hits exchange, Ethereum reserves drained
Bybit CEO assures user funds are safe, victims to be fully reimbursed
US soldier accused of leaking Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' call logs pleads guilty to phone records theft
The suspect was arrested in December
Hackers used free Steam game to steal passwords, Valve warns affected users
Users who downloaded PirateFi should check their systems and change passwords
Hacker group releases updated tool to activate almost all modern Microsoft software
The MAS project is donation-free because "profiting from piracy is not good," the pirates say
Software engineer exploits Unicode quirks to conceal information within emoji characters
There are a lot of ways this technique can be abused
Over 70 million PowerSchool records stolen in massive educational data breach
Some records date back to 1985
UK could ban ransomware payments by the public sector and critical infrastructure companies
Would a ban really deter hackers?
Hackers extend Toslink audio cables to 143 kilometers, achieve IP data transmission
How about boosting Toslink's range from 10 meters to 143 kilometers?
US Army soldier accused of selling stolen AT&T and Verizon customer data
The sensitive data came from the Snowflake hack
Major cybersecurity breach hits US Treasury, linked to Chinese hackers
The hack highlights the growing threat of supply chain attacks
What just happened? The U.S. Treasury Department has fallen victim to a significant cybersecurity breach that it has attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The hack, described as a "major incident" by Treasury officials, involved the compromise of a third-party cybersecurity service provider, BeyondTrust, and resulted in the theft of unclassified documents.
Human error to blame in Ascension data breach that impacted 5.6 million patients
An "honest" mistake exposed a wealth of sensitive information
Teens using VPN to cheat in Gorilla Tag are unknowingly selling their internet connections
Cheaters become unwitting accomplices to hackers
Researcher demonstrates how to hack digital license plates, evade tolls
All kinds of mischief is possible with his technique
A hot potato: Digital license plates, legal in several states and gaining traction nationwide, are vulnerable to manipulation by their owners or other malicious parties, potentially enabling illegal behavior that could undermine traffic enforcement systems, according to IOActive's security researcher Josep Rodriguez, who has uncovered potential vulnerabilities in these high-tech plates.
Salt Typhoon hack exposed millions, but carriers AT&T and Verizon only notified "high-value" customers
The FBI describes the hacking campaign as "broad and significant"
Renegade Project turns your Arm-powered smartphone into a Windows 11 PC
The ultimate Windows Phone experience? Not quite...