All articles tagged with #hack
A hacker briefly took Colin Moriarty’s PlayStation account, despite two-factor authentication, locking him out of hundreds of games and trophies and even threatening a fellow podcaster; Sony restored access quickly, but the incident highlights ongoing PSN security vulnerabilities and the risk of losing thousands in digital purchases.
Rockstar Games confirmed a breach via a third‑party provider, with the hacking group ShinyHunters saying it gained access to Snowflake data and demanding a ransom by April 14. The company says the compromised data was limited in scope and has no impact on its organization or players; it’s unclear exactly what data was affected, but it appears to be corporate data rather than player information, potentially including financials or contracts. This follows a notorious GTA VI leak in 2022.
Rashan Gary’s Instagram farewell post was reportedly hacked, with the Packers edge rusher quickly regaining control of his account after a graphic message read like a goodbye. There’s no indication the Packers must act immediately, and the piece notes his 2026 pay structure remains intact: a non-guaranteed $18 million base salary, plus $800,000 in per-game roster bonuses and a $700,000 workout bonus, for a $28 million cap.
Anti-regime activists briefly hijacked Iran's Badr satellite to take over state TV and air exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's calls for Iranians to protest, with footage including solidarity protests worldwide and messages urging Iran's military and security forces to side with protesters. The 10-minute broadcast aired around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2026, according to Iran International and Manoto News.
Rainbow Six Siege servers were temporarily taken offline after an apparent hack that distributed millions of pounds worth of in-game currency to players, prompting Ubisoft to investigate and work on restoring the game while suspending its marketplace. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in online gaming security, especially during peak holiday periods.
Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers after hackers gained control, allowing them to ban users, send messages, unlock items, and distribute 2 billion R6 Credits worth approximately $13.33 million, with service still offline as Ubisoft works to resolve the issue.
A Reddit user discovered a simple URL trick to force-enable Gemini on Google Home devices, potentially unlocking full Gemini features, though results are inconsistent and may require multiple attempts and patience.
A cartoon titled 'Orange is the new hack' appears to critique media paywalls and billionaire influence, emphasizing the importance of free access to truth and supporting independent journalism like Daily Kos.
A major cybersecurity breach has compromised the federal court filing system, affecting sensitive legal data and raising concerns about outdated security measures, with suspected involvement of nation-state actors or criminal groups.
Brazil's central bank service provider, C&M, was hacked after an employee sold login credentials, resulting in the theft of approximately $140 million from six financial institutions. The hackers laundered a significant portion of the stolen funds through cryptocurrencies and Latin American exchanges. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities of centralized digital systems, especially as AI tools increase hacking risks, prompting a shift towards decentralized blockchain solutions for enhanced security.
A tech enthusiast successfully runs Windows 95 on a PlayStation 2 using emulation with Bochs, demonstrating the console's versatility despite hardware limitations, though with some functionality issues like mouse support and game compatibility.
Hackers targeted a limited number of Washington Post journalists' email accounts in a suspected targeted cyberattack, prompting a reset of all employee credentials; the responsible party remains unknown, but the incident highlights ongoing risks to journalists from state-backed and criminal hackers.
Infinity Nikki, a new free-to-play gacha game, was hacked shortly after its launch, displaying a disturbing message urging players to commit suicide and promoting a Genshin Impact private server. The hack affected the game's website for about 30 minutes before being resolved by developer InFold Games. The Genshin Impact server owners denied involvement, and other InFold game sites were also impacted. Despite the incident, Infinity Nikki remains available on multiple platforms.
Hacktivist group NullBulge claims to have leaked 1.2 terabytes of internal communications from Disney, criticizing the company's handling of artist contracts and AI. The breach, facilitated through Slack, exposed sensitive information about unreleased projects and internal discussions. Disney is investigating the incident, which highlights ongoing concerns about AI's impact on entertainment workers.
Hacktivist group Nullbulge leaked over a terabyte of Disney's internal Slack data, including login credentials, code, and information on unreleased projects, to protest Disney's handling of artist contracts and use of AI. Disney is investigating the breach, which has exposed internal conversations and details about upcoming gaming collaborations.