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AT&T Hacked: AT&T confirms hackers stole records of 109 million US customers in a massive data breach
Daniel Levi Posted On July 12, 2024


AT&T revealed on Friday that it had fallen victim to a massive hacking incident. The telecom giant confirmed today that it suffered a significant data breach in April, resulting in the unauthorized download of records from approximately 109 million customer […]


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OpenAI Hacked: Hacker stole OpenAI’s internal AI secrets in a data breach, NYT reports
Daniel Levi Posted On July 5, 2024


In a major security breach last year, a hacker infiltrated the internal messaging systems at OpenAI, stealing sensitive details about the company’s artificial intelligence technologies, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The breach also exposed internal conversations among researchers […]


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Hacker group LockBit claims to have hacked the US Federal Reserve; threatens to release 33TB of sensitive data
Daniel Levi Posted On June 24, 2024


The infamous hacker group LockBit announced it breached the United States Federal Reserve. On its Tor data leak site, the group claimed to have exfiltrated a staggering 33 terabytes of sensitive information, which allegedly includes confidential banking details of American […]


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This mysterious Spanish startup spied for the CIA, leading to the arrest of Julian Assange
Daniel Levi Posted On May 10, 2024


Undercover Global S.L. (UC Global) was a Spanish security startup you’ve probably never heard about. Unlike other startups that we’ve covered in the past, UC Global conducted secret activities on behalf of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The Spanish […]


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Dropbox Hacked: Dropbox says hackers stole customer data and login keys from its eSignature platform
Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2024


Cloud storage provider Dropbox has disclosed a security breach affecting its Dropbox Sign eSignature platform. The unidentified threat actors gained unauthorized access to its production systems and obtained authentication tokens, MFA keys, hashed passwords, and customer data. In addition, emails, […]


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OpenAI accuses New York Times of ‘hacking’ AI models in a counterclaim lawsuit over copyright infringement
Nickie Louise Posted On February 28, 2024


OpenAI has requested a dismissal of the New York Times (NYT’s) copyright lawsuit filed in December, alleging manipulation of AI its systems through “hacking” to fabricate misleading evidence against the company. In a legal maneuver that adds another twist to […]


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Microsoft and OpenAI say hackers are using ChatGPT to improve cyberattacks and hone their craft
Daniel Levi Posted On February 14, 2024


Microsoft and OpenAI disclosed today that state-sponsored hackers are using advanced language models such as ChatGPT to enhance their cyberattacks. The joint research revealed instances of Russian, North Korean, Iranian, and Chinese-backed groups utilizing tools like ChatGPT for target research, […]


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Bugcrowd raises $102 million in Series E funding to grow its crowdsourced cybersecurity platform
Nickie Louise Posted On February 12, 2024


Bugcrowd, a 12-year-old crowdsourced security startup that helps companies enhance their security measures through its bug bounty program, has secured $102 million in Series E funding. The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from existing investors Rally Ventures […]


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Microsoft Hacked: Hackers stole Microsoft corporate emails in a month-long data breach
Nickie Louise Posted On January 22, 2024


Microsoft announced on Friday that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group successfully breached the email accounts of several senior leaders within the company. The disclosure was made through a regulatory filing by the software giant. In a statement on January 19, […]


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LoanDepot Hacked: US’ second largest non-bank mortgage lender hit by cyberattack
Nickie Louise Posted On January 10, 2024


LoanDepot, the second-largest nonbank mortgage lender in the United States, has become the latest victim of a cyberattack. The California-based company confirmed on Monday that an unauthorized third party successfully breached some of its crucial systems. In a Form 8-K […]


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SEC’s X account hacked: SEC denies approving Bitcoin ETFs after fake post on its X account
Nickie Louise Posted On January 9, 2024


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced late Tuesday that its social media account on X (formerly known as Twitter) was briefly accessed on Tuesday. An unidentified party posted a fake message claiming approval of exchange-traded funds for Bitcoin, […]


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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, a law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach
Daniel Levi Posted On January 5, 2024


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, a well-known global law firm recognized for its expertise in managing data breaches, has unfortunately become a victim of cyber attacks, failing to safeguard itself and its clients from unseen adversaries of hackers. The cyberattack occurred […]


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Comcast Hacked: Comcast confirms hackers stole data of about 36 million Xfinity customers in a massive security breach
Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2023


Comcast confirmed on Monday that the sensitive information of nearly 36 million Xfinity customers was accessed and compromised in a major data breach caused by hackers exploiting a critical security vulnerability in its systems. The breach occurred in October 2023 […]


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MongoDB Hacked: MongoDB confirmed customer data exposed in a cyberattack and security breach
Daniel Levi Posted On December 18, 2023


MongoDB announced on Saturday that its systems were breached in a cyberattack due to unauthorized access to “certain” corporate systems. The database software company said it first detected anomalous activity on December 13, 2023, and it’s actively investigating the incident. […]


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Rumble Hacked: Rumble Suffers Major Cyber Attack Following the Release of Sensitive January 6 Security Footage
Daniel Levi Posted On December 12, 2023


Rumble, the video hosting platform championing free speech, faced an “unprecedented” cyber attack shortly after it posted new security camera footage from January 6 on its platform. The widely-used platform confirmed a substantial disruption in its services due to a […]


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Norton Healthcare says hackers stole ‘sensitive data of 2.5 million patients’ during a ransomware attack
Daniel Levi Posted On December 11, 2023


Norton Healthcare, one the biggest healthcare players in the US, is the latest victim of a cyberattack following a major data breach in an earlier ransomware attack. The Kentucky-based non-profit healthcare system confirmed that hackers accessed the personal data of […]


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23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data of 6.9 million users
Nickie Louise Posted On December 5, 2023


Last month, we covered the story of 23andMe after hackers leaked 4 million more of its user records, including records of the “wealthiest people living in the US and Western Europe.” As we reported back then, 23andMe confirmed the incident […]


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Okta data breach far worse than previously reported: Hackers stole all customer support data
Daniel Levi Posted On December 1, 2023


Okta, a cybersecurity firm tasked with protecting organizations from cyber threats, continued to be plagued with the consequences of the cyberattack that took place in October. The company now struggles to overcome the lingering impacts of the incident, following revelations […]


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ChatGPT vulnerability exposes users’ private data: Researchers exploit flaw to access phone numbers and email addresses
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


A recent study has uncovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT, a popular language model developed by OpenAI. The study found that this new vulnerability could allow attackers or bad actors to leak sensitive training data, including personally identifiable information. Conducted by […]


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Okta says hackers stole data for all customer support users in major cyber breach
Nickie Louise Posted On November 29, 2023


After two months, more details are emerging about the Okta data breach. On Tuesday, Okta disclosed that hackers had compromised information for all users of its customer support system during a network breach that took place in September. The San […]


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