Popular text editor Notepad++ has revealed that it was hijacked by state-sponsored hackers. The security news was announced today, but […]
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ShinyHunters group leaks millions of alleged records from SoundCloud, Crunchbase and Betterment
The infamous hacking group ShinyHunters has released to the dark web millions of data records claimed to have been stolen […]
Why I’m withholding certainty that “precise” US cyber-op disrupted Venezuelan electricity
The New York Times has published new details about a purported cyberattack that unnamed US officials claim plunged parts of […]
Condé Nast User database reportedly breached, Ars unaffected
Earlier this month, a hacker named Lovely claimed to have breached a Condé Nast user database and released a list […]
Fraudulent gambling network may actually be something more nefarious
A sprawling infrastructure that has been bilking unsuspecting people through fraudulent gambling websites for 14 years is likely a dual […]
How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers
Thousands of Asus routers have been hacked and are under the control of a suspected China-state group that has yet […]
How to trade your $214,000 cybersecurity job for a jail cell
According to the FBI, in 2023, Martin took steps to become an “affiliate” of the BlackCat ransomware developers. BlackCat provides […]
Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains
Hacking groups—at least one of which works on behalf of the North Korean government—have found a new and inexpensive way […]
Switch modder owes Nintendo $2 million after representing himself in court
Daly’s pro se legal representation in the case was notable for its use of several novel affirmative defenses, including arguments […]
Senator castigates federal judiciary for ignoring “basic cybersecurity”
US Senator Ron Wyden accused the federal judiciary of “negligence and incompetence” following a recent hack, reportedly by hackers with […]