Schneier on Security

MARCH 21, 2023

The New York Times is reporting that a US citizen’s phone was hacked by the Predator spyware. The simultaneous tapping of the target’s phone by the national intelligence service and the way she was hacked indicate that the spy service and whoever implanted the spyware, known as Predator, were working hand in hand.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 31, 2023

RaidForums, the notorious hacking and data leak forum seized and shut down by the authorities back in April 2022, is - perhaps surprisingly - at the centre of another cybersecurity breach.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The article doesn’t say how the hacking tool got installed into cars. A fraudulent tool—marketed as an automotive diagnostic solution, was used to replace the original software of the vehicles, allowing the doors to be opened and the ignition to be started without the actual key fob.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Hacking is as old as humanity. To date, hacking has exclusively been a human activity. After hacking humanity, AI systems will then hack other AI systems, and humans will be little more than collateral damage. Most of these hacks don’t even require major research breakthroughs in AI. Not for long.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 11, 2022

This is the first —of many, I assume—hack of Starlink. Leveraging a string of vulnerabilities, attackers can access the Starlink system and run custom code on the devices.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 20, 2021

NSO Group, the Israeli cyberweapons arms manufacturer behind the Pegasus spyware — used by authoritarian regimes around the world to spy on dissidents, journalists, human rights workers, and others — was hacked. Or, at least, an enormous trove of documents was leaked to journalists. There’s a lot to read out there.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 26, 2021

Lukasz Olejnik has a good essay on hacking weapons systems. Basically, there is no reason to believe that software in weapons systems is any more vulnerability free than any other software. So now the question is whether the software can be accessed over the Internet. Increasingly, it is.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 25, 2023

The post Launch your cybersecurity career with this ethical hacking bundle appeared first on TechRepublic. Score nearly 70% off this essential cybersecurity certification bundle.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I just don’t think it’s possible to create a hack-proof computer system, especially when the system is physically in the hands of the hackers. In 1999, Adam Shostack and I wrote a paper discussing the security challenges of giving people devices that included embedded secrets that needed to be kept from those people.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 9, 2020

FireEye was hacked by — they believe — “a nation with top-tier offensive capabilities”: During our investigation to date, we have found that the attacker targeted and accessed certain Red Team assessment tools that we use to test our customers’ security. That group dumped the N.S.A.’s operator put it.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing investigations, said the attackers used computer infrastructure and hacking tools previously deployed by state-backed Chinese cyberspies. […]. In other words, the same sloppy and corrupt practices that allowed this massive cybersecurity hack made Bravo a billionaire.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 27, 2023

Early in his career, Kevin Mitnick successfully hacked California law. He told me the story when he heard about my new book , which he partially recounts his 2012 book, Ghost in the Wires.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Two men have been convicted of hacking the taxi dispatch system at the JFK airport. This enabled them to reorder the taxis on the list; they charged taxi drivers $10 to cut the line.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2021

Over the past few weeks, three of the longest running and most venerated Russian-language online forums serving thousands of experienced cybercriminals have been hacked. A note posted by a Verified forum administrator concerning the hack of its registrar in January. The forum was hacked through the domain registrar.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 31, 2022

This is a fun story, detailing the hack a group of high school students perpetrated against an Illinois school district, hacking 500 screens across a bunch of schools. During the call, Duong says, they talked through the hack and he provided more details on ways the school could secure its system.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Five researchers hacked Apple Computer’s networks — not their products — and found fifty-five vulnerabilities. So far, they have received $289K.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

men have been charged with hacking into a U.S. The complaint doesn’t specify which agency portal was hacked, but it does state that the portal included access to law enforcement databases that track narcotics seizures in the United States. federal government portal without authorization.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 3, 2022

Pangu Lab in China just published a report of a hacking operation by the Equation Group (aka the NSA). It noticed the hack in 2013, and was able to map it with Equation Group tools published by the Shadow Brokers (aka some Russian group).

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

The post The Lucrative Economics of API Hacking appeared first on Dana Epp's Blog. The post The Lucrative Economics of API Hacking appeared first on Security Boulevard. Learn how you can make more money in less time on a consistent basis by focusing on API pentesting rather than bug bounty hunting.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 29, 2023

A database for the notorious RaidForums hacking forums has been leaked online, allowing threat actors and security researchers insight into the people who frequented the forum. [.]

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2023

The post ‘But His Emails!’ — Ukrainian Hackers Hack Hillary Hacker appeared first on Security Boulevard. Beware Fancy Bears Bearing Gifts: Confirms DCLeaks caper was by APT28. Also that APT28 is Russian military unit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2023

So, how is information stored in the cloud secured from hacks? In conclusion, information stored in the cloud is secured from hacks through a combination of technical and physical security measures. The post How is information stored in cloud secure from hacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learn some of today's most popular attacks and how to mitigate them with The All-in-One Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Bundle. The post Get nine ethical hacking courses for just $30 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 21, 2023

Sports are filled with hacks, as players look for every possible advantage that doesn’t explicitly break the rules. The post Hacking Pickleball appeared first on Security Boulevard. My latest book, A Hacker’s Mind , has a lot of sports stories. We make new rules that specifically address the loophole action.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 6, 2023

Ethical hacking is a great skill to learn with new cyber threats on the rise. Learn how to fight back with this ethical hacking course bundle. The post This 18-course ethical hacking bundle is under $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 1, 2023

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says some iPhones on its network were hacked using an iOS vulnerability that installed malware via iMessage zero-click exploits. Russia blames these attacks on US intelligence agencies. [.]

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. The post Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!) Owners unable to access files. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Marshals Service (USMS) has been hacked (again). The post US Marshals Ransomware Hack is ‘Major Incident’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Scrotes stole sensitive stuff (supposedly).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Hacking is an interesting and challenging activity that can be both fun and educational. There are many different ways to learn Ethical hacking, but the best way to learn is to get your hands dirty and try it out for yourself. In this article, we will show you some of the best ways to learn […].

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 10, 2023

The post Learn what you need to protect your business with ethical hacking for just $45 appeared first on TechRepublic. There are courses in this bundle for all skill levels; several require no previous tech background whatsoever.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 30, 2023

Threat actors and security researchers now have access to a database for the notorious RaidForums hacking forums, giving them insight into the forum’s regulars. RaidForums was a very popular hacking and data leak forum known for hosting, leaking, and selling data from breach organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 27, 2023

Intel gave permission to Google to hack its servers operating on its new security hardware product dubbed “Trust Domain Extensions” (TDX). On the other hand, this is not new to the web search giant, as it often involves in projects that let its engineers hack into the products developed by chipmakers for actionable insights.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

A number of Discord communities focused on cryptocurrency have been hacked this past month after their administrators were tricked into running malicious Javascript code disguised as a Web browser bookmark. The post Discord Admins Hacked by Malicious Bookmarks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2023

The post What the LastPass Hack Says About Modern Cybersecurity appeared first on Axiad. The post What the LastPass Hack Says About Modern Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. Online password managers are meant to help users keep track of the long and complex.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The post GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoDaddy’s web hosting service breached yet again. This time, the perps were redirecting legit websites to malware.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang hacked the California Department of Finance and threatens to leak data stolen from its systems. The images published by the gang as proof of the hack include spreadsheets containing financial data, a contract, 2022 budget details, and more. SecurityAffairs – hacking, California). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 hacking competition has begun, this is the 10th anniversary of the consumer-focused version of the contest. The news of the Samsung Galaxy S22 hack on the first day of Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 made the headlines. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Pwn2Own Toronto 2022). Pierluigi Paganini.

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