The Twitter accounts of Tiffany Trump and Lara Trump, daughter and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, were hacked on Tuesday. The hackers used the accounts to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project, highlighting the vulnerabilities of high-profile figures in the digital age.
North Korean state-sponsored hackers have significantly increased their cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, resulting in billions of dollars in stolen assets. These sophisticated attacks pose a major threat to the security of digital assets and the global financial system. The Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea’s intelligence agency, is at the forefront of these attacks, utilizing various infiltration tactics and advanced malware to gain access to sensitive systems and steal funds.
A state-sponsored Chinese hacking campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has been exploiting a vulnerability in a US networking company, Versa Networks, to breach American and Indian internet providers. The exploit has impacted at least four US firms and one in India, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyberattacks.
A pornographic video was displayed on a digital advertisement board in Connaught Place, Delhi, prompting police to investigate. Authorities believe the incident was a result of hacking, and an investigation is underway to identify the culprits.
YouTube has introduced an AI-powered chatbot to assist creators in recovering their hacked accounts. This new tool, accessible through the YouTube Help Center, guides creators through a series of questions to secure their Google logins and undo unauthorized changes. While currently limited to English and a select group of creators, Google plans to expand its availability. This initiative comes after several high-profile hacking incidents targeting major artists and government channels, highlighting the need for improved account security on the platform.
A massive data breach, potentially one of the largest in history, has exposed 2.9 billion personal records allegedly stolen from National Public Data, a background check company. The data, including Social Security numbers and past addresses, was reportedly shared on a hacking forum by an individual claiming it was obtained from a breach caused by a hacker known as SXUL. While the company has yet to officially confirm the breach, individuals have confirmed their data was compromised, raising serious concerns about data privacy and security.
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has alleged Iranian hacking attempts targeting their campaign, citing a Microsoft report that revealed foreign interference efforts in the 2024 election. While the campaign offered an example of Iranian military intelligence targeting a high-ranking official through a hacked account, they haven’t provided concrete evidence of Iran’s involvement. Iran has denied any involvement in the hacking allegations and dismissed the claims as lacking credibility.
Former President Trump’s campaign confirmed a hack of their internal communications, alleging Iranian involvement. This revelation comes amidst reports of an Iranian assassination attempt against Trump and raises concerns about security vulnerabilities. The Trump campaign claims the hack aimed to interfere with the 2024 election and destabilize the democratic process.
Researchers have discovered that hackers can use AI to steal data from your computer screen by intercepting electromagnetic radiation emitted from your HDMI cable. This new technique, while not a threat to average users, could be a concern for those with sensitive data, particularly in government and industrial settings.
AMD is investigating a potential data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen sensitive information, including details on future products, customer databases, employee information, and other confidential data. While AMD believes the impact on its business is limited, the breach could potentially reveal information about unreleased products.
