information security
Sinclair Broadcast 'Disrupted’ by Ransomware Attack
A still unknown ransomware group hacked the controversial TV giant Sinclair, causing disruptions at several channels across the United States.
Governor Wants to Prosecute Journalist Who Clicked ‘View Source’ on Government Site
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch journalist found 100,000 Social Security numbers exposed in a government website, and reported the flaw to the government.
‘Urgent Pizza’: The Untold Story of the Largest Hack in Twitch’s History
Former Twitch employees shared details of the hack the company suffered in 2014, and how the company's approach to security evolved after it.
Woman Allegedly Hacked Flight School, Cleared Planes With Maintenance Issues to Fly
A 26-year-old allegedly hacked into an app used by a flight school to manage airplanes in an attempt to get back at her former employer.
Police Seize Boxes of Cash in Raid on Alleged Ransomware Gang Members
The joint operation between Ukraine police, American, French, and European authorities is the latest law enforcement action against global ransomware operators.
This Hacker Took Control of His Professor’s Computer After Missing a Deadline
What if you could go back in time and make sure you made the deadline on a college assignment? That’s basically what this security researcher did…by hacking his professor.
How the Mafia Is Pivoting to Cybercrime
Investigators from Spanish and Italian police explain how organized crime is going online and expanding into cybercrime.
Apple’s Double Agent
He spent years inside the iPhone leaks and jailbreak community. He was also spying for Apple.
Israeli Authorities Inspect NSO Offices After Damning Investigation
NSO said it is working with Israeli authorities “in full transparency.”
Microsoft Tries, Fails to Patch Critical Windows Vulnerability. Chaos Ensues
Security researchers warn there's an unpatched vulnerability in Windows and Windows Server that could allow hackers to take full control of targets' computers and servers.
Bombshell Report Finds Phone Network Encryption Was Deliberately Weakened
A new paper shows that two old encryption algorithms still used in mobile networks can be exploited to spy on phones' internet traffic.
Israel Is a Cyber Superpower But Chooses Bombs to Fight Hackers in Gaza
Israel doesn't need sophisticated cyber attacks against Hamas because it doesn't face consequences for bombing civilians in Gaza.