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Premier Cybersecurity Firm FireEye Suffers Major State-Sponsored Breach

FireEye, a top cybersecurity company that investigates major hacks worldwide, reveals that it is now a victim of a sophisticated attack by a foreign government. The breach highlights that even the most advanced digital defenders remain highly vulnerable to elite nation-state threats.

Cryptocurrency Scammers Briefly Hijack Trump Campaign Website

Unknown hackers briefly take over part of President Trump's campaign website to run a Monero cryptocurrency scam. Authorities confirm no sensitive donor data is exposed during the minutes-long incident.

Russian Hackers Target COVID-19 Vaccine Researchers in Three Nations

A Russian intelligence group known as APT29 faces accusations of hacking coronavirus vaccine developers in the US, UK, and Canada to steal valuable research and intellectual property.

Russian Hackers Accused of Targeting Covid-19 Vaccine Research

A Russian hacking group known as Cozy Bear faces accusations from UK, US, and Canadian authorities of targeting Covid-19 vaccine developers to steal intellectual property.

Love Bug Creator Finally Admits Guilt Two Decades After Global Cyberattack

Twenty years after unleashing the devastating Love Bug computer worm, Filipino creator Onel de Guzman publicly admits his guilt and expresses regret. The 2000 attack infected 45 million machines and caused billions in damages worldwide.

Half a Million Hacked Zoom Accounts Flood Dark Web Markets

Over 500,000 stolen Zoom credentials are circulating on hacker forums and the dark web, often sold for less than a penny each. These accounts are compromised through credential stuffing attacks using login details from older data breaches.

New LockBit Ransomware Uses Self-Spreading Automation to Rapidly Encrypt Networks

A relatively new ransomware strain named LockBit relies on highly automated, self-spreading features to ravage corporate networks in just hours instead of weeks. The malware exploits weak administrative passwords and missing multi-factor authentication to quickly lock down victim data.

Zoom Patches Chat Flaw That Exposes Windows Passwords to Hackers

Zoom automatically pushes a fix for a vulnerability that allows attackers to steal Windows credentials through malicious chat links. The company promises increased transparency as security experts continue to scrutinize the popular video conferencing software.

Facial Recognition Startup Clearview AI Suffers Major Security Breach

Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI reveals that hackers compromise its entire client list and steal billions of scraped facial images. The breach exposes the extent of law enforcement adoption and raises serious questions about the security of mass surveillance tools.

UN Experts Demand Investigation Into Alleged Saudi Hacking of Bezos Phone

United Nations experts call for an immediate investigation into reports that Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos' phone. The alleged cyberattack raises serious concerns about digital privacy and international security.

Forensic Report Links Saudi Crown Prince Account to Jeff Bezos WhatsApp Hack

A new Guardian report reveals that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had large amounts of data stolen from his phone via a malicious WhatsApp message sent from an account used by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.

FBI Warns Holiday Shoppers About Smart TV Security and Privacy Risks

The FBI issues a warning about smart TV vulnerabilities just as holiday shopping reaches its peak. The agency highlights risks ranging from hacker intrusions to invasive data collection by manufacturers.