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#OpIsrael: Anonymous hackers threaten to hack US and Israeli websites after Trump's Jerusalem move

Anonymous' call to arms to hacktivists across the world – hack, deface, dox, hijack, leak and DDoS any target linked to US and Israeli government.

Who is Paras Jha? Hackers behind the massive Mirai botnet that took down the internet plead guilty

Jha, a 21-year-old computer science student at Rutgers University, admitted to writing and implementing the Mirai code in July 2016.

North Korea could be making a fortune thanks to bitcoin

Alongside the rest of the world, experts warn that North Korea is likely profiting from the rise of bitcoin, a cryptocurrency the regime has been hacking, stealing and mining.

Petya ransomware variant GoldenEye targets HR departments by sending fake job applications

What is Spider ransomware? New malware threatens to delete your files in 96 hours unless you pay up

The threat actors even provide instructions on how to download and use the Tor browser to access the payment site.

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State-sponsored hackers suspected of targeting Kazakh lawyers and dissidents with cyberattacks

What is StrongPity2? New spyware takes over for the infamous FinFisher in watering hole operations

Several popular websites and their software have already been found to be targeted by the StrongPity group.

Uber enters into agreement with Softbank

Uber data breach: Hacker who was paid $100,000 is a 20-year-old Florida man 'living with his mom'

The then-Uber CEO Travis Kalanic was reoprtedly aware of the breach and the bug bounty payment, which was made in November 2016.

Pregnant WWE star Maria Kanellis nude photos leaked again by hackers

Hackers have reportedly threatened to leak more explicit photos of the wrestler in an upcoming Fappening-like leak.

Ashley Madison is leaking users' private and explicit photos yet again

The data leak is caused by the website's flawed default security settings, leaving users vulnerable to blackmail and hacking.

NiceHash hacked: Over $67m in Bitcoin stolen by hackers from cryptocurrency mining market

As cryptocurrency continues to grow exponentially in popularity and value, this isn't the first time hackers have targeted a digital currency platform

Andromeda botnet mastermind and prolific cybercrime kingpin arrested in Belarus

Europol, the FBI and other European law enforcement authorities recently took down the massive Andromeda malware botnet that has been active since 2011.

Satori botnet: Mirai successor awakens with zero-day powers and over 280,000 bots in 12 hours

Satori can also exploit a recently discovered zero-day flaw, which the botnet has already used to infect two widely-used home routers.

Fake a blue screen of death on your victim's PC

What is Troubleshooter? Malware displays fake Blue Screen of Death to sell phony Windows antivirus

The malware called "Troubleshooter" infects a targeted device and displays the infamous, nerve-rattling BSOD to unsuspecting users.

Man hacks prison computer network to alter inmate records and get his friend released early

Konrads Voits used classic phishing, social engineering techniques and malware to carry out the attack over several months.

What is Andromeda? Global law enforcement agencies take down botnet linked to 80 malware families

Over the past six months, the Andromeda botnet has been detected or blocked on an average of nearly 1.1 million machines a month.

Leakbase shut down: Hacked password service goes dark and no one knows why

Leakbase took to Twitter to deny any links to dark web market Hansa, which reports claimed was used by the service's new owners for drugs deals.

What is HADES? New 'alternate reality' thwarts hackers by tricking them into believing attack worked

The new system lures hackers into an alternate reality where they are fooled into believing the attack is a success, while their methods and tools are analysed.

PayPal's TIO data breach: 1.6 million customers' personal details stolen by hackers

"The security of TIO's systems and the protection of TIO's customers are our highest priorities," PayPal said.

Russian MP's son Roman Seleznev sentenced to 14 years in prison over massive $50m fraud scheme

He is already serving a 27-year sentence for a massive computer hacking and credit card fraud scheme targeting US businesses that resulted in nearly $170m in damages.

Clarksons hack: Shipping giant fears hackers may leak confidential data over refusal to pay ransom

Clarksons confirmed the hack, adding that hackers managed to access its systems by using a compromised user account.

Uber hack: 2.7 million UK customers and drivers affected by major 2016 data breach

"The public will want to know how there could be this catastrophic breach of personal data security," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

Cryptocurrency apps with millions of downloads are exposing your data to hackers

Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.

DressCode Android malware spotted in over 40 Google Play Store apps and 400 apps on third-party app stores

Google finds new Tizi Android spyware that can steal social media data, photos, contacts and more

Google said that the backdoor spyware, which was found in several Play Store apps, affected around 1,300 devices.

What is Cobalt malware? Hackers exploit 17-year-old Microsoft Office flaw to hijack PCs

Researchers at Fortinet said threat actors have been using the CVE-2017-11882 exploit which has been active for nearly a decade.

Hacker pleads guilty to conspiring with Russia's FSB in massive 2014 Yahoo data breach

Karim Baratov admitted to hacking more than 11,000 email accounts in total for both the FSB and customers between 2010 until his arrest in March 2017.

Eugene Kaspersky says he would abandon Moscow before spying, slams US 'conspiracy'

Eugene Kaspersky believes that recent bad press around his cybersecurity company is the result of a co-ordinated campaign by US politicians, law enforcement and media.

Europol operation seizes 20,000 rogue websites peddling counterfeit luxury goods and drugs

Web domains peddling fakes shut down In massive operation against online piracy. Online criminals use web to peddle fake electronics, drugs and clothing.

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