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fromwww.independent.co.uk

Developer of Lockbit ransomware gets extradited to the United States | TechCrunch

Rostislav Panev, a key LockBit ransomware developer, has been extradited from Israel to the US to face charges.

fromwww.npr.org

4 hours ago

US news

Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight

A UK judge recommends extraditing an Israeli investigator accused of hacking U.S. climate activists at the behest of a lobbying firm.

5 days ago

US news

Scottish man accused of being Scattered Spider' member extradited to US from Spain

A prominent hacker associated with the 'Scattered Spider' group was extradited to the U.S. for serious cybercrimes.

U.S. charges alleged hackers in what it calls China-sponsored campaign

Federal authorities charged 10 Chinese hackers and two officials in a global cyberespionage scheme targeting various sectors.

US news

fromThe Verge

12 Chinese hackers charged with US Treasury breach - and much, much more

The DOJ charged 12 Chinese nationals for cyberattacks on over 100 US organizations, revealing extensive state-sponsored cyber operations.

Tech industry

Justice Department charges Chinese hackers-for-hire linked to Treasury breach | TechCrunch

The DOJ has charged 12 Chinese hackers linked to extensive cyber operations against U.S. organizations over the past decade.

fromThe Hacker News

New Linux Malware 'Auto-Color' Grants Hackers Full Remote Access to Compromised Systems

Auto-Color malware targets universities and organizations, allowing full remote access and evading detection through various techniques.

Feds: Accused Army soldier searched 'can hacking be treason'

A US Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, is accused of hacking and attempting to sell sensitive information, posing a flight risk.

Privacy technologies

fromMail Online

Warning to 3.2m Chrome users over malicious extensions to 'delete now'

Over three million Chrome users warned about 16 compromised extensions allowing hackers to steal data.

US news

fromWashington Post

U.S. charges alleged hackers in what it calls China-sponsored campaign

Federal authorities charged 10 Chinese hackers and two officials in a global cyberespionage scheme targeting various sectors.

US news

fromThe Verge

12 Chinese hackers charged with US Treasury breach - and much, much more

The DOJ charged 12 Chinese nationals for cyberattacks on over 100 US organizations, revealing extensive state-sponsored cyber operations.

Tech industry

Justice Department charges Chinese hackers-for-hire linked to Treasury breach | TechCrunch

The DOJ has charged 12 Chinese hackers linked to extensive cyber operations against U.S. organizations over the past decade.

fromThe Hacker News

New Linux Malware 'Auto-Color' Grants Hackers Full Remote Access to Compromised Systems

Auto-Color malware targets universities and organizations, allowing full remote access and evading detection through various techniques.

Feds: Accused Army soldier searched 'can hacking be treason'

A US Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, is accused of hacking and attempting to sell sensitive information, posing a flight risk.

Privacy technologies

fromMail Online

Warning to 3.2m Chrome users over malicious extensions to 'delete now'

Over three million Chrome users warned about 16 compromised extensions allowing hackers to steal data.

Engadget Podcast: The death of 4chan (for now)

4chan's future is uncertain following a significant hack that may have altered its presence on the internet.

2 weeks ago

Online Community Development

4chan is down: Hack suspicions grow as commenters turn Downdetector website into an alternate forum

4chan experiences significant outages possibly linked to hacking, as reported by Downdetector.

Users resort to comments on Downdetector to discuss the situation actively.

Digital life

fromEngadget

5 days ago

Engadget Podcast: The death of 4chan (for now)

4chan's future is uncertain following a significant hack that may have altered its presence on the internet.

2 weeks ago

Online Community Development

4chan is down: Hack suspicions grow as commenters turn Downdetector website into an alternate forum

4chan experiences significant outages possibly linked to hacking, as reported by Downdetector.

Users resort to comments on Downdetector to discuss the situation actively.

more#4chan

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

NYC startup

Seattle crosswalk hacked with deepfake Jeff Bezos recordings - including disturbing Luigi Mangione reference

Seattle crosswalks were hacked to play Jeff Bezos' voice imploring pedestrians to oppose taxing the rich.

Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrested

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.

Washington Redskins

Former NFL coach pleads not guilty over alleged hacking of athletes' intimate photos

Former Ravens coach Matt Weiss faces serious charges of hacking for intimate images of college athletes.

1 year ago

Privacy professionals

Where Were You When the World Shut Down? I Was on BreachForums. | HackerNoon

BreachForums, a significant dark web forum, was unexpectedly shut down, impacting users reliant on its marketplace for hacked data.

fromDatabreaches

Criminal hacker known as ALTDOS, DESORDEN, GHOSTR and 0mid16B arrested

A notorious hacker known for multiple aliases has been arrested after a long-term cybercrime campaign targeting sensitive data for extortion.

Washington Redskins

Former NFL coach pleads not guilty over alleged hacking of athletes' intimate photos

Former Ravens coach Matt Weiss faces serious charges of hacking for intimate images of college athletes.

1 year ago

Privacy professionals

Where Were You When the World Shut Down? I Was on BreachForums. | HackerNoon

BreachForums, a significant dark web forum, was unexpectedly shut down, impacting users reliant on its marketplace for hacked data.

Hacking group Anonymous targets Russia, releases Trump files

Anonymous claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Russian networks, releasing 10 terabytes of sensitive data.

Silicon Valley

2 weeks ago

Silicon Valley crosswalk buttons hacked to imitate Musk, Zuckerberg voices | TechCrunch

Audio-enabled crosswalk buttons in Silicon Valley were hacked to play AI-generated voices of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, raising concerns about public safety and AI intrusion.

fromtherealdeal.com

4 weeks ago

SF real estate

Stephen Kotler named as defendant in Josh Flagg hacking suit

Josh Flagg has accused former Douglas Elliman CEO Stephen Kotler of being involved in a data hacking case against him.

Washington Redskins

Former Ravens assistant charged with hacking for athletes' intimate photos

Matt Weiss hacked into the accounts of 2,000 college athletes to obtain private photographs and videos.

NYC startup

fromwww.nytimes.com

Hackers Stole $635,000 in Taylor Swift Ticket Scheme, Queens D.A. Says

Two individuals have been charged for hacking StubHub and reselling over 900 tickets for profit.

The scheme involved unauthorized access to StubHub's ticketing system, leading to significant financial gains.

$1.5B Hack of Bybit Might Be the Largest Crypto Heist Ever

Bybit's $1.5 billion hack is the largest in crypto history, with the firm managing to replenish reserves quickly.

fromFuturism

Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"

Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.

Hackers launder most of Bybit's stolen crypto worth $1.4 billion | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers stole $1.4 billion in Ethereum from Bybit, marking a record-breaking cryptocurrency theft.

The stolen funds were primarily converted to Bitcoin and moved across multiple addresses, complicating tracking.

Crypto Losses Surge 20x in February to Over $1.5b, Data Shows | HackerNoon

Cryptocurrency sector losses surged to $1.53 billion in February 2025, primarily due to the Bybit exchange hack.

FBI fingers North Korea for $1.5B Bybit cryptocurrency heist

The FBI attributes the $1.5 billion Ethereum theft to North Korea's Lazarus Group and seeks public assistance in tracking the stolen funds.

Here are crypto's biggest heists after Bybit's $1.5 billion hack

Bybit experienced the largest crypto heist ever, with $1.5 billion stolen from its cold wallet, raising security concerns in the industry.

fromTechRepublic

$1.5B Hack of Bybit Might Be the Largest Crypto Heist Ever

Bybit's $1.5 billion hack is the largest in crypto history, with the firm managing to replenish reserves quickly.

fromFuturism

Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"

Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.

Hackers launder most of Bybit's stolen crypto worth $1.4 billion | TechCrunch

North Korean hackers stole $1.4 billion in Ethereum from Bybit, marking a record-breaking cryptocurrency theft.

The stolen funds were primarily converted to Bitcoin and moved across multiple addresses, complicating tracking.

Crypto Losses Surge 20x in February to Over $1.5b, Data Shows | HackerNoon

Cryptocurrency sector losses surged to $1.53 billion in February 2025, primarily due to the Bybit exchange hack.

FBI fingers North Korea for $1.5B Bybit cryptocurrency heist

The FBI attributes the $1.5 billion Ethereum theft to North Korea's Lazarus Group and seeks public assistance in tracking the stolen funds.

Here are crypto's biggest heists after Bybit's $1.5 billion hack

Bybit experienced the largest crypto heist ever, with $1.5 billion stolen from its cold wallet, raising security concerns in the industry.

more#cryptocurrency

Chicago Bulls

Sneakers: the cult feelgood heist film' with a hefty cast and a byzantine plot

The film 'Sneakers' presents a mix of humor, tension, and moral complexity through the adventures of a group of rogue hackers.