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Hugging Face Breached by Autonomous AI Agent in Unprecedented Attack

Hugging Face, a major open-source AI platform used by over 50,000 organizations, discloses a significant breach in which attackers leverage an autonomous AI agent to infiltrate its production infrastructure. The intruders exploit two code-execution vulnerabilities within the platform's data-processing pipeline by using a malicious dataset, allowing them

Accenture Confirms Data Breach as Hacker Sells Stolen Source Code

IT services giant Accenture confirms a security breach after a threat actor known as "888" claims to have stolen 35 GB of data from the company. The hacker begins offering the stolen data for sale on a cybercrime forum, advertising it as containing source codes taken during a

Hackers Breach DHS Homeland Security Information Sharing Platform

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that hackers breach the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a sensitive platform used for sharing information among federal, state, local, and private-sector partners. The intrusion occurs sometime between late May and early June, with threat actors targeting HSIN servers and a SharePoint collaboration system.

AI and Machine Learning Become Essential Weapons Against Rising Cyberattacks

As cyberattacks grow faster and more complex, organizations increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect threats and lure hackers into simulated environments.

#DeleteFacebook Movement Grows After Massive Data Harvesting Scandal

Social media users are abandoning Facebook in droves using the #DeleteFacebook hashtag after revelations that a data firm harvested personal information from 50 million people. The backlash intensifies as even WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton publicly joins the protest.

Meta's LLaMA AI Model Leaks to Public on 4chan

Facebook's powerful large language model, LLaMA, leaks onto 4chan, allowing anyone to download the previously restricted AI tool. This unprecedented breach marks the first time a major tech company's proprietary AI model escapes to the general public.

Rockstar Games Suffers Major Security Breach Leaking GTA 6 Assets

A significant cyberattack on Rockstar Games results in the leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay videos and source code. The attacker, who claims responsibility for the recent Uber breach, attempts to extort the company while distributing stolen development materials online.

GiveSendGo Data Leak Exposes Identities of Freedom Convoy Donors

A cyberattack on the Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo exposes the names and emails of thousands who donated to the Canadian Freedom Convoy protests. The company confirms that no credit card data is compromised as it restores operations.

JBS Pays $11 Million Bitcoin Ransom to Resolve Cyberattack

Meat processing giant JBS hands over $11 million in bitcoin to hackers following a Memorial Day weekend ransomware attack. The company states the payment prevents potential risks for its customers and ensures no data is exfiltrated.

Clop Ransomware Gang Exploits Cleo Software Bug to Breach 66 Companies

The prolific Clop ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from at least 66 organizations by exploiting a vulnerability in Cleo Software's file transfer tools. The hackers plan to publish the victims' names soon to extort ransom payments.

Chinese-Linked Hackers Target T-Mobile in Broad Telecom Espionage Campaign

T-Mobile confirms it is caught up in a sweeping Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting major U.S. telecom networks. The company claims no significant impact to customer data, though it refuses to detail what hackers may have accessed.

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Internet Archive Hit by Massive Data Breach and DDoS Attack

The Internet Archive suffers a severe security incident that exposes 31 million user email addresses and usernames. The nonprofit organization successfully fends off a simultaneous DDoS attack and works to secure its systems.

MoneyGram Confirms Customer Data Stolen in September Cyberattack

MoneyGram reveals that hackers accessed and acquired customer personal information and transaction data during a September cyberattack that caused a week-long outage.

23andMe Board Members Resign En Masse Amid Takeover Stalemate

All independent directors at 23andMe abruptly resign after losing faith in CEO Anne Wojcicki's plan to take the company private. The mass departure drops the genomics firm's market cap to a mere $173 million.