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Cyberattacks and Hacks

Latest news on hacks, cyberattacks, security vulnerabilities, and more.

Microsoft Seizes Domains Used by a Chinese Hacking Group

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Microsoft Seizes Domains Used by a Chinese Hacking Group

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

NSO Group Spyware Hits at Least 9 US State Department Phones

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NSO Group Spyware Hits at Least 9 US State Department Phones

By Lily Hay Newman

A Software Bug Let Hackers Drain $31M From a Crypto Service

Costly mistake

A Software Bug Let Hackers Drain $31M From a Crypto Service

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

A Bunch of Malicious Google Play Apps Stole User Banking Info

Foul play

A Bunch of Malicious Google Play Apps Stole User Banking Info

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Real World

Infrastructure

A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Real World

By Matt Burgess

Devious ‘Tardigrade’ Malware Hits Biomanufacturing Facilities

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Devious ‘Tardigrade’ Malware Hits Biomanufacturing Facilities

By Lily Hay Newman

Iranian Hackers Are Going After US Critical Infrastructure

Persistent threat

Iranian Hackers Are Going After US Critical Infrastructure

By Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

Locked Out of ‘God Mode,’ Runners Hack Their Treadmills

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Locked Out of ‘God Mode,’ Runners Hack Their Treadmills

By Matt Burgess

Hackers Targeted Hong Kong Apple Devices in Widespread Attack

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Hackers Targeted Hong Kong Apple Devices in Widespread Attack

By Lily Hay Newman

Jen Easterly Wants Hackers to Help US Cyber Defense

RE:WIRED

Jen Easterly Wants Hackers to Help US Cyber Defense

By Graham Hacia

An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind

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An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind

By Lily Hay Newman

How Hackers Hijacked Thousands of YouTube Accounts

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How Hackers Hijacked Thousands of YouTube Accounts

By Lily Hay Newman

A Telegram Bot Told Iranian Hackers When They Got a Hit

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A Telegram Bot Told Iranian Hackers When They Got a Hit

By Brian Barrett

A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling

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A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling

By Cecilia D'Anastasio

Instagram account hacked? Here’s what to do

Instagram account hacked? Here’s what to do

By Kate O'Flaherty

Hundreds of Scam Apps Hit Over 10 Million Android Devices

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Hundreds of Scam Apps Hit Over 10 Million Android Devices

By Lily Hay Newman

Facebook account hacked? Here’s how to get it back

Facebook account hacked? Here’s how to get it back

By Kate O'Flaherty

6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked

Protect Yourself

6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked

By Matt Burgess

The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can't Stop

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The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can't Stop

By Lily Hay Newman

Hackers Could Up Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws

medical devices

Hackers Could Up Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws

By Lily Hay Newman