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Russia, China Launch Tech War Against US, Attack satellites with Lasers, Jammers

The threats are really growing and expanding every single day, a top US General says.

Dec 2, 2021

By Koushik Das

US, Russia to Boost Cooperation on Information Security; UNGA Adopts Draft Resolution

The US highlighted the importance of the fight against cybercrime, especially in tackling the high-profile ransomware attacks on the energy and food industries.

Dec 1, 2021

By Koushik Das

No, It's Not A Porn Site. It's The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) Website

Some sources have confirmed that the UK Department for Transport (DfT) website was filled with pornographic content before, particularly the UK DfT's charts.dft.gov.uk site.

Nov 27, 2021

By Krishna Prasad

Who are Conti Hackers? Personal Details of World's Rich and Famous Stolen in Ransomware Attack [Details]

By hacking into multinational jeweler Graff, the hackers stole data of world leaders including Donald Trump, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Mohammed bin Salman.

Oct 31, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Ransomware

Project Raven: Ex-Intel Operatives Working for UAE Government Hack Into US Networks

The three men were asked by the UAE to hack into the accounts of human rights activists, journalists and rival governments.

Sep 15, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Cybersecurity

What is Pegasus? Israeli Spyware Used to Hack Phones of Over 50,000 Journalists and Politicians

Pegasus was sold to at least 10 governments, who spied on these high-profile people across the world.

Jul 19, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Cybersecurity

Fire Fauci: Email Advising Not to Wear Masks Bites Back Controversial COVID-19 Expert

Leaked emails of Fauci show dealings with Chinese health officials and celebrities during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis.

Jun 3, 2021

By Trishna Das

Chinese Hackers Breach New York Subway Train System But Fail to Access Train Details

It isn't clear why the hackers tried to access the MTA's computer systems, but investigators believe it could be linked to China's efforts to dominate the rail car market.

Jun 3, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Ransomware

US Cybersecurity Agency Issues Rare Warning after Microsoft Finds Chinese Hacking Campaign

Tech giant Microsoft said it has found that China-backed actors are hacking into its mail and calendar server program, known as Exchange.

Mar 4, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

What is Silhouette Challenge? 'Red Filter' in New TikTok Feature Raises Privacy Concern

Silhouette Challenge: Red Filter in the new TikTok video challenge raises concern for users.

Feb 28, 2021

By Trishna Das

Tom Cruise Viral Deepfake Totally Fools Internet Users, Raises Concern For Legal System

Deepfakes could lead to serious crimes as fake audio or video content would be difficult to detect and stop.

Feb 27, 2021

By Trishna Das

Hackers Steal Over 100GB of Data from Law Firm That Represented Trump in Attempts to Overturn 2020 Election Results

The hackers from Cl0p Ransomware allegedly stole data from the law firm Jones Day and posted a number of the illicitly obtained documents on the dark web.

Feb 17, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Massive Hack Exposes Personal Data of 1.6M Washington Residents Who Applied for Unemployment Claims

The files contain information like names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, bank information and place of employment of around thousands of Americans.

Feb 2, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Cybersecurity

Google Says North Korean Hackers Targeting Cybersecurity Researchers with Malware

Alleged North Korean hackers, backed by the state, are pretending to be researchers and urging cybersecurity experts to collaborate, only to extract their researches.

Jan 27, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

Data of over 2.28 Million Dating Site Users Leaked on Hacking Forum

A hacker who obtained the data, a 1.2 GB file, shared it on a hacking forum and can be downloaded for free.

Jan 25, 2021

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Cybersecurity

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Cyber Security News - Latest Headlines, Top Stories, Breaking News - International Business Times

Russia, China Launch Tech War Against US, Attack satellites with Lasers, Jammers

US, Russia to Boost Cooperation on Information Security; UNGA Adopts Draft Resolution

No, It's Not A Porn Site. It's The UK's Department for Transport (DfT) Website

Who are Conti Hackers? Personal Details of World's Rich and Famous Stolen in Ransomware Attack [Details]

Project Raven: Ex-Intel Operatives Working for UAE Government Hack Into US Networks

What is Pegasus? Israeli Spyware Used to Hack Phones of Over 50,000 Journalists and Politicians

Fire Fauci: Email Advising Not to Wear Masks Bites Back Controversial COVID-19 Expert

Chinese Hackers Breach New York Subway Train System But Fail to Access Train Details

US Cybersecurity Agency Issues Rare Warning after Microsoft Finds Chinese Hacking Campaign

What is Silhouette Challenge? 'Red Filter' in New TikTok Feature Raises Privacy Concern

Tom Cruise Viral Deepfake Totally Fools Internet Users, Raises Concern For Legal System

Hackers Steal Over 100GB of Data from Law Firm That Represented Trump in Attempts to Overturn 2020 Election Results

Massive Hack Exposes Personal Data of 1.6M Washington Residents Who Applied for Unemployment Claims

Google Says North Korean Hackers Targeting Cybersecurity Researchers with Malware

Data of over 2.28 Million Dating Site Users Leaked on Hacking Forum

India@75: Article-370 in J&K is History; Three Glorious Years Later, "Nothing" Has Changed

India@75: Article-370 in J&K is History; Three Glorious Years Later, "Nothing" Has Changed

Why Musk Isn't Alone in the Battle Against Twitter's Mission to Save Democrats, Not Democracy

Why Musk Isn't Alone in the Battle Against Twitter's Mission to Save Democrats, Not Democracy

World War III Over Ukraine? The Blood Will be on Joe Biden's Hands, Not Putin's

World War III Over Ukraine? The Blood Will be on Joe Biden's Hands, Not Putin's