The Worst Hacks of 2024
Every year has its own mix of digital security debacles, from the absurd to the sinister, but 2024 was particularly marked by […]
Tag: Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks
You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
Scammers are out of control. Every year, fraudsters and cybercriminals make billions by tricking people into parting with their cash. Romance fraud, […]
Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
It’s been a busy year in cybersecurity, but it’s not over yet. This week, we revealed how hackers figured out how to […]
This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
In other posts during the last year, according to the Kela analysis, cybercrime forum users have recommended Big Mama or shared tips […]
Stop Calling Online Scams ‘Pig Butchering,’ Interpol Warns
Workers set up legitimate-looking social media accounts they can use to target potential victims, and they follow scripts for interacting with targets. […]
The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
A second CISA employee predicts that “compliance efforts like secure-by-design may not have the support that they currently benefit from.” That retreat […]
Hackers Can Jailbreak Digital License Plates to Make Others Pay Their Tolls and Tickets
If that tool were to leak or be sold online—Rodriguez himself says he doesn’t plan to publish his—he says anyone could use […]
Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
What a week! On Monday, police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione and charged him in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione’s […]
Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards
Some Vegas casinos, per multiple sources, have begun banning phones from being set down at felt level on tables. Many casinos have […]
A New Phone Scanner That Detects Spyware Has Already Found 7 Pegasus Infections
In recent years, commercial spyware has been deployed by more actors against a wider range of victims, but the prevailing narrative has […]