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Hacking

Hacking is the practice of exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or software to gain unauthorized access or control. It can be conducted by cybercriminals for theft, disruption, or espionage, as well as by ethical hackers to identify and fix security flaws. The term encompasses a wide range of techniques and motivations, making it a critical topic in cybersecurity and digital risk management.

Dropbox Shuts Down Lenovo ID Integration After Hack Hits Nearly 5,000 Accounts: What Users Need to Know
Dropbox Shuts Down Lenovo ID Integration After Hack Hits Nearly 5,000 Accounts: What Users Need to Know
OpenAI's Rogue Agents Built Their Own Message Boards and Grew Paranoid of Each Other Months Before Hugging Face Breach, Staffers Reveal
OpenAI's Rogue Agents Built Their Own Message Boards and Grew Paranoid of Each Other Months Before Hugging Face Breach, Staffers Reveal
From Hillary Clinton Emails To A Deadly Attack: How A Russian Trail Turned Lethal
From Hillary Clinton Emails To A Deadly Attack: How A Russian Trail Turned Lethal
OpenAI's Rogue Agents Built Their Own Message Boards and Grew Paranoid of Each Other Months Before Hugging Face Breach, Staffers Reveal
OpenAI's Rogue Agents Built Their Own Message Boards and Grew Paranoid of Each Other Months Before Hugging Face Breach, Staffers Reveal
From Hillary Clinton Emails To A Deadly Attack: How A Russian Trail Turned Lethal
From Hillary Clinton Emails To A Deadly Attack: How A Russian Trail Turned Lethal
FBI Finds John Bolton's Personal Email Was Breached By Foreign Entity
FBI Finds John Bolton's Personal Email Was Breached By Foreign Entity
Applied Materials, Cava Group, Coinbase, Quantum Computing, And Meta Platforms: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Applied Materials, Cava Group, Coinbase, Quantum Computing, And Meta Platforms: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Hacking Recent News

China-Linked Hackers Breach US Department Of Treasury
China-Linked Hackers Breach US Department Of Treasury
U.S. Treasury Department targeted by Chinese hackers, exposing vulnerabilities in federal cybersecurity.
Russian State-Backed Hackers Target Ukrainian Military Devices Via SpaceX's Starlink, Microsoft Reveals
Russian State-Backed Hackers Target Ukrainian Military Devices Via SpaceX's Starlink, Microsoft Reveals
Russian state-backed hackers compromised Ukrainian military devices by identifying and targeting IP addresses associated with Starlink internet connections, according to a Microsoft Threat Intelligence report released Wednesday.
SEC Charges Four Companies Over SolarWinds Hacks, Issues Millions In Penalties
SEC Charges Four Companies Over SolarWinds Hacks, Issues Millions In Penalties
The SEC charged four major companies for misleading disclosures about cybersecurity risks and breaches, including SolarWinds attack. Companies will pay fines and improve cybersecurity practices.
Marriott Settles Data Breach Case With $52M Payout, Focuses On Security Upgrades
Marriott Settles Data Breach Case With $52M Payout, Focuses On Security Upgrades
Marriott to pay $52M settlement over data breaches that exposed customer info. FTC found inadequate security practices and vulnerabilities.
Microchip Technology Stock Dips After Cybersecurity Incident
Microchip Technology Stock Dips After Cybersecurity Incident
Microchip Technology shares are trading lower Tuesday after the company disclosed a cybersecurity incident in an SEC filing. Here's what to know.
Personal Data Of Almost 3 Billion People Revealed In Hack, Lawsuit Filed
Personal Data Of Almost 3 Billion People Revealed In Hack, Lawsuit Filed
A data breach exposed personal data of 3 billion people, according to a class action lawsuit. Cybersecurity firms saw an uptrend in trading after the news.
Microsoft Shakes Up Cybersecurity: Executive Pay Now Tied to Anti-Hacking Milestones
Microsoft Shakes Up Cybersecurity: Executive Pay Now Tied to Anti-Hacking Milestones
Microsoft prioritizes security with new anti-hacking initiatives, adding cybersecurity leaders and linking executive compensation to milestones.
Russian Online Influence Resurgence Poses Threat To US Election — Star Blizzard Hacking Activity Escalates, Warns Microsoft
Russian Online Influence Resurgence Poses Threat To US Election — Star Blizzard Hacking Activity Escalates, Warns Microsoft
Microsoft researchers have observed several Russian online campaigns targeting U.S. audiences, particularly focusing on criticizing American support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The Russian embassy in Washington has yet to respond to these allegations.
FBI Director Tells Congress Beijing-Linked Hackers Targeting US Infrastructure: 'Low Blows Against Civilians Are Part Of China's Plan'
FBI Director Tells Congress Beijing-Linked Hackers Targeting US Infrastructure: 'Low Blows Against Civilians Are Part Of China's Plan'
Ledger Hack: Phishing Attack On Former Employee Leads To $484,000 Crypto Heist
Ledger Hack: Phishing Attack On Former Employee Leads To $484,000 Crypto Heist
Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger was the target of a sophisticated hacking incident, which led to the theft of approximately $484,000 in assets.
KyberSwap's Desperate Gamble: $5M Bounty For Hacker's Return
KyberSwap's Desperate Gamble: $5M Bounty For Hacker's Return
Decentralized exchange KyberSwap publicly offered a 10% bounty to an unidentified hacker responsible for a cyber heist, in which funds worth over $50 million were siphoned off.
Apple Sends Cybersecurity Team To India Amid State-Sponsored Hacking Allegations
Apple Sends Cybersecurity Team To India Amid State-Sponsored Hacking Allegations
This story was first published by the Benzinga India portal.
Cryptocurrency Investors Beware: These Are New Hacking Techniques To Steal Your Coins
Cryptocurrency Investors Beware: These Are New Hacking Techniques To Steal Your Coins
Cryptocurrency owners are facing increased risks with hackers leveraging new techniques to steal digital assets, according to a new report.
Crypto Industry, Wake Up And Smell The Coffee, Your Security Is A Mess
Crypto Industry, Wake Up And Smell The Coffee, Your Security Is A Mess
The third quarter of 2023 has exposed significant security vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector, with a staggering 117 hacks leading to a cumulative loss of $720 million.
Upbit Shifts To Cold Wallets After 160K Hacking Attempts In First Half Of 2023
Upbit Shifts To Cold Wallets After 160K Hacking Attempts In First Half Of 2023
Upbit, the South Korea-based crypto exchange, will now use more cold wallets due to the surge in hacking attempts since 2020.
The US Government Is Encouraging Hackers To Infiltrate Its Satellite - Here's Why
The US Government Is Encouraging Hackers To Infiltrate Its Satellite - Here's Why
Although it might appear paradoxical for the U.S. government to encourage hackers to focus on its satellites, that's precisely the case at the "Hack-A-Sat" event that is currently taking place. 
AT&T Email Breach: Hackers Reportedly Steal Crypto From Unwary Users
AT&T Email Breach: Hackers Reportedly Steal Crypto From Unwary Users
Don't Fall For This Scam: Hackers Are Spoofing YouTube's Official Email Address
Don't Fall For This Scam: Hackers Are Spoofing YouTube's Official Email Address
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