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technology14 days ago•2 min saved

Iranian Hackers Expose Old Personal Data of FBI Director

A pro-Iranian group called Handala claims it hacked FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, releasing photos and more than a decade’s worth of personal documents. The FBI says the information is historical and not government data, and it’s unclear when the breach occurred. Handala has previously targeted U.S. entities, and the Justice Department has seized domains tied to Iranian hacking networks; the Trump administration is offering up to $10 million for information identifying Handala members.

via PBS|

#fbi #hacking #handala

technology14 days ago•13 min saved

Pro-Iranian Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director Patel’s Personal Account

A pro-Iranian hacker group claimed credit for hacking the personal account of FBI Director Kash Patel, in a cybersecurity incident linked to ongoing threats against U.S. officials.

via AP News|

#cybersecurity #fbi #hacking

technology21 days ago•2 min saved

FBI Seizes Iranian Hackers’ Domains Tied to Stryker Attack

The FBI seized four domains linked to actors tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, including the pro-Iranian group Handala, that were used to conduct psychological operations such as threats and leaked data after the Stryker cyberattack; the DOJ says the campaign aims to coercively shape narratives and intimidate dissidents and journalists, with incidents including death threats and a Handala-linked attack that disrupted Maryland hospitals.

via Axios|

#fbi #hacking #handala

technology-and-electronics22 days ago•22 min saved

DarkSword: a fileless iPhone hack targets iOS 18 users

Researchers reveal a new hack called DarkSword that can instantly access data on iPhones running iOS 18.4–18.6.2 simply by visiting a malicious webpage. It’s a fileless attack that can grab sensitive data (including messages, iCloud content, and crypto wallets) and then erase itself. Apple has patched related flaws in newer iOS releases (26 and 18.7) and recommends updating; Safari’s Safe Browsing can block some of the malicious URLs. While about 24% of iPhone users remain on iOS 18, applying available updates mitigates the risk.

via Engadget|

#apple #cybersecurity #darksword

technology24 days ago•10 min saved

DarkSword: Web-delivered iPhone hack threatens millions on iOS 18

Researchers warn that a powerful iPhone-hacking toolkit called DarkSword, linked to Russian operators, is being used on infected websites to instantly compromise iPhones running iOS 18. The fileless attack targets older iOS versions (not iOS 26), can exfiltrate passwords, messages, photos, health data, and crypto wallets, and has already appeared in multiple countries and on Ukrainian sites. Apple has issued security updates and Lockdown Mode provides protection, but the revelation underscores a growing market for easily reusable exploits sold by brokers, risking hundreds of millions of users still on vulnerable iOS versions.

via WIRED|

#cybersecurity #hacking #ios

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Hacking the Green Wave: Reversing EVP Signals

Hackaday details a reverse-engineering project showing that older optical Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) systems can be spoofed. By analyzing Tomar Strobecom and Opticom hardware, the researcher demonstrated that infrared preemption signals can be replicated and, in some cases, a valid vehicle ID can be transmitted with an Arduino-based transmitter, highlighting potential security risks and stressing the legal and safety implications of attempting such exploits.

via Hackaday|

#evp #hacking #infrared

world2 months ago•131 min saved

Italy Foils Russia-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Olympic Sites

Italy said it blocked a series of cyberattacks traced to Russia aimed at government and Olympic sites—targeting foreign ministry facilities, the Russian embassy in Washington, Winter Olympic websites, and Cortina hotels—weeks before the opening ceremony, with Russia barred from competing in the Games.

via The Daily Beast|

#cybersecurity #hacking #italy

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Takes Rainbow Six Siege Offline Amid Holiday Hack

Ubisoft temporarily took Rainbow Six Siege offline over the holidays due to a hacker attack that caused account bans, credit and skin giveaways, and other disruptions. The game was re-launched on December 29 after rollback and investigation, with ongoing connectivity issues still reported. Ubisoft assured players no penalties would result from the hack and clarified that a separate ban wave was unrelated.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#cybersecurity #hacking #online-outage

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Playing DOOM on a Receipt Printer: A Tech Marvel

A creative project where a receipt printer was modified to display and run the game DOOM, involving OS changes and scripting to print game frames, showcasing an unusual way to play classic games on unconventional hardware.

via Hackaday|

#diy #doom #gaming

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Compact Test Pattern Generator for CRTs

Nicholas Murray has developed a compact, ESP32-based test pattern generator for checking CRTs and old televisions, featuring easy pattern cycling, NTSC/PAL toggle, and a built-in display, offering a portable and efficient tool for hardware testing.

via Hackaday|

#composite-video #crt #esp32

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Voice Command Hackability Exposed in Humanoid Robots

Researchers demonstrated that commercial humanoid robots can be hacked via voice commands, allowing attackers to take control and even cause physical harm, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities with potentially dangerous real-world implications.

via Mashable|

#cybersecurity #hacking #humanoid-robots

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Activist Group Creates 300TB Shadow Library of Spotify’s Most Streamed Songs

A hacktivist group associated with Anna's Archive has scraped approximately 86 million music files from Spotify, claiming to create a preservation archive to protect musical heritage, though it covers only about a third of Spotify's total catalog and raises concerns about legality and copyright infringement.

via theregister.com|

#annas-archive #hacking #music-preservation

crime3 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-Michigan Coach Matt Weiss Caught on Camera Near Hacking Incidents

Former Michigan football coach Matt Weiss was caught on security footage near the time of hacking attempts in December 2022, where he allegedly accessed athletes' personal accounts to steal explicit content. He faces multiple charges including unauthorized computer access and identity theft, with potential for a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

via The New York Times|

#college-sports #crime #fbi

world3 months ago•2 min saved

UK government confirms cyber attack linked to Chinese hackers

UK government officials are investigating a cyberattack suspected to be linked to a Chinese-affiliated group, which targeted government systems in October, raising concerns about espionage and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The incident is under review, with authorities emphasizing the importance of strengthening digital defenses amid ongoing tensions with China.

via BBC|

#china #cybersecurity #espionage

world3 months ago•2 min saved

UK Government Cyberattack Suspected to Involve China, Minister Confirms

The UK government confirmed a cyber hack in October, with reports suggesting a Chinese cyber gang, Storm 1849, accessed Foreign Office data, though officials have not confirmed Chinese state involvement and are investigating the incident.

via Reuters|

#china #cybersecurity #foreign-office