Hacking
Fast Company Hacker on Rogue Apple News Notification: ‘Anyone Could Have Done It’
The hacker who goes by the handle thrax said that the hack itself was opportunistic, and that they didn't target Fast Company specifically, at least initially.
Sony Reintroduced a PS4 Bug on PS5 Which Could Have Led to a Jailbreak
A security researcher discovered that a bug he found for the PS4 in 2020 was also present on the PS5.
Antivirus Used by Millions Blocked All Google Sites by Mistake, Sowing Chaos
Windows users of Malwarebytes antivirus software had trouble browsing the web on Wednesday morning because of a mistake.
Pro-Ukraine Hacktivists Claim to Have Hacked Notorious Russian Mercenary Group
The hacktivist group known as the Ukraine IT Army published a screenshot that showed the group hacked into a website allegedly linked to the Wagner group.
The Uber Hack Shows Push Notification 2FA Has a Downside: It’s Too Annoying
The Uber hacker appears to have gained access to the company’s systems after spamming workers with multi-factor authentication requests.
This Hacker Stole Data From 200M Americans. Now He’s Infiltrating Scam Gangs.
At his peak, Ngo Minh Hieu had stolen personal data from over 60 percent of Americans. Now, he's breaking into multibillion-dollar criminal operations in Cambodia.
This Song Will Break Your MacBook’s Speakers
A security researcher blew up his MacBook speakers by playing a really loud song, and a loud sound for 40 seconds.
Here’s the Goatse Image Hackers Sent on the Seesaw Parent-Teacher Messaging App at Schools Around the Country
Parents woke up to compromised accounts on Seesaw posting links to the explicit and infamous image.
Iranian Hackers Used Victims’ Printers to Issue Ransom Demands, DOJ Says
Prosecutors have identified three Iranian nationals and accused them of being behind a series of ransomware attacks in the U.S., and around the world.
This Hacker Is Trying to Close the Gender Pay Gap in Cybersecurity
Katie Moussouris is trying to make working in cybersecurity more equitable for all.
Firebombs and Shootings: The Rise of IRL Harassment and Violence as a Service
Members of SIM swapping communities have moved from hacking into offering assault, shootings, and bombings in exchange for payment.
Hacker Used Internal U-Haul Tool to Look Up Customer Information
The logistics company disclosed the data breach in an announcement on its website.