Tag: hackers

Leaked memo says hackers may have compromised UK power plants

State-sponsored hackers have "probably compromised" the UK's energy industry. A leaked memo from the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) identifies links

New ‘Orange is the New Black’ season leaked by hackers targeting Windows 7

The fifth season of the Netflix show Orange is the New Black was leaked online after hackers stole the episodes from post-production company Larson Studios. Hackers were targeting computers running Microsoft Windows 7.The post New ‘Orange is the New Black’ season leaked by hackers targeting Windows 7 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Qatar blames current crisis on fake news inserted by hackers

This week a diplomatic crisis hit the Middle East as several countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,

If you’re a OneLogin customer, you’ll want to follow these steps immediately

OneLogin, a company that provides single sign-on Identity and Access Management services to corporate customers, suffered from an attack last week and the repercussions still aren't fully known.The post If you’re a OneLogin customer, you’ll want to follow these steps immediately appeared first on Digital Trends.

Hackers ransom sensitive photos, information stolen from cosmetic clinics

A chain of Lithuanian cosmetic surgery clinics was attacked by a group of hackers known as Tsar Team, which broke into the clinics' servers, stole sensitive data and private client photos.The post Hackers ransom sensitive photos, information stolen from cosmetic clinics appeared first on Digital Trends.

Zomato hacked: 17 million users hit by data theft

Hackers have hit restaurant guide Zomato, stealing login details from 17 million of its 120 million users. The hack was uncovered "recently" and the firm is urging its users to change their passwords as a precautionary measure.The post Zomato hacked: 17 million users hit by data theft appeared first on Digital Trends.

Zomato hacked: 17 million users hit by data theft

Hackers have hit restaurant guide Zomato, stealing login details from 17 million of its 120 million users. The hack was uncovered "recently" and the firm is urging its users to change their passwords as a precautionary measure.The post Zomato hacked: 17 million users hit by data theft appeared first on Digital Trends.

DocuSign email breach opens its customers up to phishing attacks

The latest security threat comes by way of a data breach at document validation company DocuSign, which discovered that someone hacked into its systems and grabbed some email addresses, which can now be used phishing scams.The post DocuSign email breach opens its customers up to phishing attacks appeared first on Digital Trends.

Disney faces ransom threat over one of its upcoming movies

It appears that the latest studio to deal with an attack by criminals is Disney. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline

Intel vPro processors suffer serious security flaw even if the machines are switched off

A flaw exists in Intel vPro processors that affects the Active Management Technology, or AMT, feature. AMT lets administrators manage machines via remote connections, and the vulnerability allows attackers to bypass AMT authentication.The post Intel vPro processors suffer serious security flaw even if the machines are switched off appeared first on Digital Trends.

Hackers target French presidential candidate just before election

Drawing similarities to hacking that took place during the U.S. election, a large data dump of private email correspondence related to French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron was released on the internet today.The post Hackers target French presidential candidate just before election appeared first on Digital Trends.

The enduring myth of the hacker boy-band

Last week, Wired magazine published a sprawling feature on a group of young hackers the magazine claimed would "make us

Hackers stole a copy of ‘Orange is the New Black’ season five

The next season of Orange is the New Black isn't supposed to premiere until June 9th, but the first episode

Researchers use ambient light sensors to steal browser data

Our gadgets are stocked with sensors that extract information from our environments. Some researchers have found a way to use the innocuous-seeming ambient light sensor to grab potentially sensitive browser data.The post Researchers use ambient light sensors to steal browser data appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists just proved your phone’s PIN can be cracked using its gyroscope data

Your PIN code might be frighteningly easy to crack. Researchers at Newcastle University showed how a phone's gyroscope and other sensors, along with special software, could crack it.The post Scientists just proved your phone’s PIN can be cracked using its gyroscope data appeared first on Digital Trends.

Scientists just proved your phone’s PIN can be cracked using its gyroscope data

Your PIN code might be frighteningly easy to crack. Researchers at Newcastle University showed how a phone's gyroscope and other sensors, along with special software, could crack it.The post Scientists just proved your phone’s PIN can be cracked using its gyroscope data appeared first on Digital Trends.

Antigena cybersecurity AI learns your system so it knows when something’s up

Antigena, a machine learning security system developed by British cybersecurity startup DarkTrace, wants to change the way we do cybersecurity -- and it's got the AI to prove it. Here's how it works.The post Antigena cybersecurity AI learns your system so it knows when something’s up appeared first on Digital Trends.

Hackers threaten to remotely wipe iCloud accounts unless Apple pays a ransom

Hackers are attempting to extort Apple by threatening to wipe the iCloud accounts and connected devices unless Apple pays a ransom. It's unclear exactly how many accounts were accessed.The post Hackers threaten to remotely wipe iCloud accounts unless Apple pays a ransom appeared first on Digital Trends.

Safari exploit at Pwn2Own lets hackers take over MacBook Pro Touch Bar

With root access on MacOS thanks to a bug in Safari, two independent hackers have managed to take control of a MacBook Pro's Touch Bar, adding a custom message as a bit of hacker flair.The post Safari exploit at Pwn2Own lets hackers take over MacBook Pro Touch Bar appeared first on Digital Trends.

U.S. will charge two Russian spies and two hackers in 2014 Yahoo breach

The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to charges four Russians -- two government spies and two hackers for hire -- for allegedly hacking Yahoo in 2014 and compromising more than 500 million accounts.The post U.S. will charge two Russian spies and two hackers in 2014 Yahoo breach appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers figured out how to hack your phone using only sound waves

Researchers have figured out how to manipulate and hack your smartphone's accelerometer with only sound waves from a $5 speaker and you may be surprised with how much they can achieve with the hack.The post Researchers figured out how to hack your phone using only sound waves appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers figured out how to hack your phone using only sound waves

Researchers have figured out how to manipulate and hack your smartphone's accelerometer with only sound waves from a $5 speaker and you may be surprised with how much they can achieve with the hack.The post Researchers figured out how to hack your phone using only sound waves appeared first on Digital Trends.

Researchers figured out how to hack your phone using only sound waves

Researchers have figured out how to manipulate and hack your smartphone's accelerometer with only sound waves from a $5 speaker and you may be surprised with how much they can achieve with the hack.The post Researchers figured out how to hack your phone using only sound waves appeared first on Digital Trends.

Study: Poachers are trying to hack animal trackers, intercept signals

A new research paper has raised concerns over the vulnerability of GPS trackers used to monitor and protect endangered animals. Compromised data could be used by poachers to find and kill animals, the authors claim.The post Study: Poachers are trying to hack animal trackers, intercept signals appeared first on Digital Trends.

Turn your bug-finding skills into more cash as Google, Microsoft hike bounties

Google and Microsoft have increased the amount they pay to those who find bugs in their most important systems. Google made the first increase, and then Microsoft literally doubled down on its own program.The post Turn your bug-finding skills into more cash as Google, Microsoft hike bounties appeared first on Digital Trends.

PC microphones helped steal hundreds of gigabytes of data from Ukraine firms

A large-scale cyberattack, dubbed "Operation BugDrop," was perpetrated against targets in the Ukraine. At least 70 organizations were attacked, with huge amounts of sensitive information data stolen using PC microphones.The post PC microphones helped steal hundreds of gigabytes of data from Ukraine firms appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘Rasputin’ responsible for hacking into university, government database servers

A recent SQL injection attack by cybercriminal Rasputin targeted over 60 government and educational institutions, and the solution to such attacks is to change the penalties and incentives related to resolving SQLi issues.The post ‘Rasputin’ responsible for hacking into university, government database servers appeared first on Digital Trends.

David Beckham refused to be blackmailed over hacked emails

Former England soccer star David Beckham’s embarrassing emails to his publicist have been leaked online after the hacker responsible had attempted to extort over a million dollars from Beckham to prevent the leak.The post David Beckham refused to be blackmailed over hacked emails appeared first on Digital Trends.

Cisco Prime Home vulnerability could let attackers into your home network

Sometimes, our devices can be compromised by systems outside of our control. Cisco Prime Home is a system that companies use to remotely manage set-top boxes, modems, and routers, and that system recently suffered a vulnerability.The post Cisco Prime Home vulnerability could let attackers into your home network appeared first on Digital Trends.

Got $20 in your pocket? 2016 W-2 tax forms can now be bought on the dark web

Security researcher Brian Krebs discovered that W-2 tax forms for 2016 are currently up for purchase on the dark web for $20 or less. The forms stem from a "potential hacking" of a firm that handles payrolls for other companies.The post Got $20 in your pocket? 2016 W-2 tax forms can now be bought on the dark web appeared first on Digital Trends.

No mini-bar for you: Luxury hotel pays up after virus locks guests out of rooms

In the latest ransomware saga, hackers infected the electronic key management system of a luxury hotel in Austria, which led to some guests being locked out of their rooms. The hotel's management had to pay the ransom. The post No mini-bar for you: Luxury hotel pays up after virus locks guests out of rooms appeared first on Digital Trends.