Man Forgets The Password To His $3 Million Bitcoin Wallet: 11 Years Later, A Hacker Finally Unlocks It - Here's How
Bitcoin owner forgets password to $3M wallet for 11 years. A hacker exploits software flaws to recover lost fortune.
Losses From Crypto Hacks Surged 60% To $1.9 Billion In Jan-July -Chainalysis
Losses arising from cryptocurrency hacks jumped nearly 60% in the first seven months of the year to $1.9 billion, propelled by a surge in funds stolen from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, according to a blog post from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis released on Tuesday.
Russia accused of vaccine hacking as Brazil crosses 2 mn cases
British media reported Thursday that an Oxford University trial had shown its prototype vaccine generated an immune response against COVID-19.
UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of vaccine research hacking
The accusations came even before the publication of a long-awaited British parliamentary report into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
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Russian hackers used 'top secret' US documents to target EU embassies
European embassies in Nepal, Kenya, Guyana, Italy, Lebanon, Liberia and Bermuda were targeted by the attackers.
NIS America hacked: Customer payment card data stolen, $5 off next purchase offered as apology gift
"We would not be reopening our online stores if we did not feel confident that they are a safe place to shop," the company said.
What is Triada? Data-stealing malware infects over 40 Android models' firmware while manufacturing
Security researchers uncovered that the malware infects Android models during manufacturing so users receive already infected phones from the box.
GitHub was hit by a massive 1.35 Tbps DDoS attack – the most powerful ever recorded
The attack on GitHub, which lasted less than an hour, reportedly exploited memcached servers instead of bots.
IT expert jailed for revenge hack on company that sacked him
A 37-year-old Welshman has been jailed for 10 months after a court found him guilty of five offences relating to a cyber attack on a former company.
RedDrop: New sophisticated Android malware spies on you, steals data and racks up huge phone bill
Researchers have described RedDrop as "one of the most sophisticated pieces of Android malware that we have seen in broad distribution".
Hackers serve up double cryptocurrency miners by exploiting an Oracle server vulnerability
The malware has been designed to make the infected system really slow and also shut down any other malware already in the system.
CoinDash: Hacker returns another $17m worth of stolen Ethereum to firm just months after ICO heist
In July 2017, CoinDash lost millions of dollars worth of Ethereum just three minutes into its ICO.
LAPD hacked: Police force's official Twitter account hijacked to post 'white supremacist' message
The intrusion comes as police departments, government organizations and school districts are increasingly targeted by online pranksters and opportunistic hackers.
Meltdown melted down everything, except for one thing
A side channel attack is a way to extract sensitive information from a system by some means other than the intended input and output channels
British teen who tried to hack CIA chief finds 'critical' T-Mobile flaw exposing customer accounts
In 2015 and 2016, the then 15-year-old Kane Gamble attempted to hack the computers of several senior US government officials.
Did Russia hack the Olympics? Military spies 'compromised 300 computers', tried to blame North Korea
Officials believe the Olympics cyberattack was in retaliation to the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russia over the state-sponsored doping scandal.
North Korean Reaper rises, Tesla cryptojacking and fake Facebook profiles: The week in cybersecurity
From North Korean hacking groups to a JPMorgan Chase "technical" glitch affecting multiple online banking customers, here are the top cyber-related news stories of the week.
What is Tempting Cedar? Hackers using fake Facebook profiles to spread Android spyware
The spyware steals victims' photos, contacts, call logs and can also spy on conversations when the infected device is within range.
Back to basics for cybersecurity in local government
David Carroll, CEO at XQ Cyber, says recent report reveals fundamental flaws in cyber awareness.
Hackers now exploiting Word documents to display 'innocent' videos that secretly mine cryptocurrency
Votiro's findings come as hackers continue to develop new, clever ways to exploit victims and earn cryptocurrency often by exploiting popular platforms.
What is CoinHoarder? Bitcoin-stealing gang nets 'over $50m' by exploiting Google ads
Since 2015, a bitcoin-stealing cybercrime gang has been launching phishing attacks exploiting Google's own advertising network to pilfer more than $50m worth of cryptocurrency.
The banking industry is having a Meltdown over Spectre
Rusty Carter, VP of Product Management at Arxan Technologies talks about Meltdown and Spectre.
What is AndroRAT? New Android malware comes with extensive spying and data-stealing abilities
The new variant of AndroRAT disguises itself as an app called TrashCleaner, which once installed, can allow hackers to perform various malicious activities.
Lazarus: North Korean hackers resurface with aggressive HaoBao campaign against banks, Bitcoin users
Widely believed to be linked to the North Korean regime, Lazarus Group has been linked to the 2014 Sony hack and the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017 among others.
Confucius hacker group targets singles in romance scam to steal data via backdoor chat apps
The hacker group created customised chat apps with backdoor functionalities for both Android and Windows.
Hackers hijack over 4,000 US, UK and Australian government websites to secretly mine cryptocurrency
The incident comes as cybercriminals increasingly look to tap into the growing digital currency market with cryptojacking attacks, malware and more
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