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world11 days ago•5 min saved

Beijing plane crash into CITIC Tower exposes security concerns and censorship

A small plane crashed into Beijing's 109-storey CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others, but official information remains minimal and state media has released only a brief report while censorship tightens online discussion. Authorities have grounded some light aircraft, and observers warn the incident highlights security gaps near Zhongnanhai and raises questions about whether the crash was due to pilot error, mechanical failure, or a possible intentional act.

via BBC|

#beijing #censorship #citic-tower

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Fake boarding pass lets Houston man slip onto United flight, delaying LA-bound trip

A 25-year-old Houston man used a fraudulent boarding pass to bypass TSA screening at George Bush Intercontinental and board United Flight 469 to Los Angeles; the flight had begun taxiing when crew discovered he was not on the manifest, the plane returned to the gate, passengers were removed, and law enforcement searched the aircraft, delaying the flight by about three hours. Oriyomi Abdulrahman Oluwatumike Oriyomi faces a felony charge for impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility, with investigators reviewing how security lapses allowed the breach.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#airtravel #crime #security-breach

ireland3 months ago•7 min saved

Shannon incident: man breaches restricted area, damages US aircraft; arrested

A man in his 40s entered Shannon Airport’s restricted airside area, climbed onto a US Air Force C-130 Hercules on a remote taxiway, and damaged the fuselage with an implement (possibly an axe). Airport operations were briefly halted with two departures delayed and an arriving Lourdes flight held; he was detained by Gardaí and investigations are ongoing.

via Irish Examiner|

#aircraft-damage #gardai #ireland

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Faces Repeated Hacks and Breaches

Rainbow Six Siege is experiencing another security issue, possibly a cyberattack, leading to outages and ongoing investigations by Ubisoft, who previously had to shut down the game due to attackers taking control.

via Gizmodo|

#cyberattack #game-outage #rainbow-six-siege

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Temporarily Shuts Down Rainbow Six Siege Servers Amid Security Breach

Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers following a security breach that resulted in players gaining billions of credits and rare skins, leading to a rollback of transactions and ongoing efforts to restore service and ensure account integrity.

via Engadget|

#data-rollback #rainbow-six-siege #security-breach

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Rainbow Six Siege Servers Shut Down After Massive Credit Hack

Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege experienced a significant security breach allowing hackers to ban players, manipulate in-game feeds, and distribute approximately $13.33 million worth of free in-game credits and items. The incident led to the game's shutdown and ongoing investigations, with unverified claims suggesting a larger breach involving Ubisoft's infrastructure and source code theft via a MongoDB vulnerability. Ubisoft has not yet provided detailed public statements or confirmed the full extent of the breach.

via BleepingComputer|

#in-game-currency #mongodb-vulnerability #rainbow-six-siege

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Bangladesh protests escalate after youth leader's death

Following the funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who was killed in Dhaka, Bangladesh experienced widespread protests and a security breach as mobs broke into the Parliament building, reflecting escalating unrest and demands for justice amid tensions involving India and minority safety.

via Times of India|

#bangladesh #hadi-funeral #political-unrest

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Ukraine claims first underwater drone attack on Russian submarine

Ukraine's Security Service claims to have used an underwater drone, 'Sub Sea Baby,' to damage a Russian submarine at Novorossiysk, with footage from compromised enemy cameras showing the attack, marking a historic first in underwater drone warfare.

via Defense News|

#military-technology #russian-submarine #security-breach

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Brazen Theft of Roman Statues from Syria’s National Museum

Ancient Roman-era marble statues were stolen from the National Museum of Damascus in Syria during a quick heist, exposing security vulnerabilities and occurring amidst ongoing national turmoil, with investigations ongoing and several arrests made.

via The Independent|

#cultural-heritage #damascus #museum-theft

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre Surveillance System's Password Revealed, Causing Cringe

The Louvre experienced a major art theft where criminals used a low-tech approach, exploiting serious security flaws including a password of 'Louvre' for its surveillance system, which was easily hacked, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in the museum's security infrastructure. Despite the high-profile nature of the theft, the actual break-in was facilitated by outdated security systems and poor management, with suspects identified as petty criminals rather than organized crime.

via Futurism|

#art-theft #cybersecurity #louvre

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre's Weak Security Password Exposes Vulnerability to Heist

A $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre was facilitated by a security system password as simple as 'Louvre,' raising concerns about security lapses. Despite claims that the system worked properly, the theft exposed vulnerabilities, including inadequate perimeter security and limited camera coverage. Four suspects, including a taxi driver and a garbage collector, have been charged, but the stolen jewels remain missing as investigations continue.

via abcnews.go.com|

#france #jewel-theft #louvre

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre Heist: Suspects, DNA Evidence, and Missing Jewels

The Louvre's security system was compromised partly due to a weak password ('Louvre'), contributing to a swift theft of valuable jewels. Despite security flaws and outdated systems, no evidence suggests the video surveillance was hacked, and arrests have been made. The stolen jewels remain missing, highlighting ongoing security concerns at the museum.

via PCWorld|

#jewel-theft #louvre #museum-robbery

technology8 months ago

Google Probes Extended Security Breach by Contractor

Google is investigating a prolonged security breach involving a contractor, with ongoing efforts to address the issue amid interest from tech and business leaders.

via The Information|

#contractor #google #investigation

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Louvre Heist: DNA Evidence and Dramatic Escape Unveiled

Thieves stole €88 million worth of jewelry from the Louvre, leaving behind DNA and fingerprint evidence. Despite initial security lapses and CCTV blind spots, investigators are analyzing evidence and tracking suspects, with hopes of recovering the stolen items.

via DW|

#dna-evidence #jewel-heist #louvre

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Driver Arrested After Crashing Vehicle Into White House Security Gate

A driver crashed a vehicle into a White House security gate in Washington, D.C., around 10:37 p.m., was arrested, and the vehicle was deemed safe; President Trump was inside at the time, and the investigation is ongoing.

via Politico|

#car-crash #secret-service #security-breach