Infosec
Ex-CIA Hacker Convicted for ‘One of the Most Damaging Acts of Espionage in American History’
Joshua Schulte, who worked for a CIA hacking team, is facing a maximum of 80 years in prison.
Seth Green NFT Theft Part of Multimillion-Dollar Scam Campaign, Investigator Says
A blockchain sleuth was able to trace the funds obtained through the sale of Seth Green's stolen NFTs.
Alleged Hunter Biden Leak Shows iCloud Can Be iPhone Security’s Weak Link
iCloud doesn’t have to be dangerous, as long as you use the right precautions and security mechanisms.
Apple Announces 'Extreme' Privacy Mode for Targets of Government Spyware
The company will allow high-risk users to turn off certain features that make them more vulnerable to spyware such as that made by NSO Group.
Bug Bounty Platform’s Employee Abused Internal Access to Steal Bounties
A HackerOne employee took advantage of their access to internal systems to submit duplicate reports and collect bounties.
Hacker Advertises ‘Crappy’ Ransomware on Instagram
An unknown hacker who is likely to be from a “lower-tier” ransomware group used the social media app to entice potential customers.
Hacker Steals Database of Hundreds of Verizon Employees
The database contains information that could be used in social engineering and SIM swapping attacks.
Hackers Drain Wedding Cash From Couples’ Zola Registry Accounts
“Someone hacked our account and STOLE ALL OUR WEDDING GIFT MONEY!”
Ransomware Gang Hacks Costa Rica, Asks Residents to Overthrow the Government
The Conti group is encouraging Costa Ricans to protest and overturn their government after a damaging ransomware attack.
Hackers Use Malicious Google Ads to Steal $4 Million In Crypto Stablecoin
The phishing campaign targets people who hold UST, a popular stablecoin built on the Terra blockchain.
'We Are Fucked': Crypto Stablecoin Collapses After $182M Hack
Hackers used a flash loan to exploit the Beanstalk project, tanking its stablecoin's value from $1 to $0.15.
How Cryptocurrency Gave Birth to the Ransomware Epidemic
Ransomware gangs are targeting everyone from large and small businesses and government agencies to hospitals and schools.