Russia reportedly implicated in hack on US federal courts' databases
Anna Washenko / engadget - Databases used by US federal courts for sharing and managing case documents have been hacked. Politico first reported on the hack last week on August 6; today, an investigation from The New York Times states that Russia is suspected to be involved in the …
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Hackers Used An Infected Calendar Invite To Hack Gemini And Take Control Of A Smart Home
bgr - The dangers of AI are becoming increasingly apparent, as hackers found a way to use Google's Gemini chatbot to take over a stranger's smart home devices.
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SonicWall investigates 'cyber incidents,' including ransomware targeting suspected 0-day
Jessica Lyons / theregister - Bypassing MFA and deploying ransomware…sounds like something that rhymes with 'schmero-day' SonicWall on Monday confirmed that it's investigating a rash of ransomware activity targeting its firewall devices, following multiple reports of a zero-day bug un…
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Massive Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Hacking Campaign Appears to be Fueled by Leaked Patch Details
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - A top security researcher claims the massive SharePoint zero-day attack was fueled by a leak from a Microsoft partner program, giving hackers a critical head start.The post Massive Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Hacking Campaign Appears to be Fueled by Lea…
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US nuclear weapons agency breached using Microsoft SharePoint hack
Steve Dent / engadget - The US government agency in charge of designing and maintaining nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft's SharePoint server software, Bloomberg reported. However, attackers weren't able to obtain any sensitive or classified informa…
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Mandiant: China-Linked Hackers Behind Recent Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Attacks
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google's Mandiant links a China-nexus hacking group to attacks on a critical SharePoint zero-day (CVE-2025-53770), as Microsoft issues emergency patches.The post Mandiant: China-Linked Hackers Behind Recent Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Attacks appeared f…
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Worldwide cyberattack underway as hackers exploit Microsoft SharePoint zero-day vulnerability
techspot - "Anybody who's got a hosted SharePoint server has got a problem," Adam Meyers, senior vice president with CrowdStrike, told The Washington Post. "It's a significant vulnerability."Read Entire Article
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Ukrainian hackers say they compromised a major Russian drone company, destroying data, backups, and systems
tomshardware - Gaskar Group denies that the attack was successful, but Ukrainian intelligence is reportedly telling a different story.
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SonicWall SMA devices hacked with OVERSTEP rootkit tied to ransomware
Ionut Ilascu / bleepingcomputer - A threat actor has been deploying a previously unseen malware called OVERSTEP that modifies the boot process of fully-patched but no longer supported SonicWall Secure Mobile Access appliances. [...]
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xAI’s New Grok-4 Jailbroken Within 48 Hours Using ‘Whispered’ Attacks
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Researchers already jailbroke xAI's new Grok-4 model just two days after launch, using combined 'Echo Chamber' and 'Crescendo' attacks to bypass safety guardrails.The post xAI’s New Grok-4 Jailbroken Within 48 Hours Using ‘Whispered’ Attacks appeared firs…
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M&S says Dragon Force threat group behind April cyberattack
Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - The retailer estimates that the attack will cost the company £300m in profits this year.Read more: M&S says Dragon Force threat group behind April cyberattack
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Mexican Drug Cartel Hacker Used Surveillance Tech to Target FBI Informants for Execution
AJ Dellinger / gizmodo - Surveillance against the state.
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16 Billion Passwords Exposed: Major Leak Hits Apple, Facebook and Google Users
Camila Nogueira / betanews - The largest password leaks are now recorded. 16 billion login credentials, including usernames and passwords, have been exposed online. The leak impacts Apple, Facebook, Google accounts, and some other platforms that people use daily. The breach, uncovere…
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Journalists targeted by Paragon spyware confirmed in latest hacking incident
Recent reports confirm that multiple journalists have been hacked using Paragon spyware, intensifying concerns over digital press freedom and privacy. Investigations reveal sophisticated techniques aimed at European media figures, prompting urgent calls for stronger cybersecurity measures amid an already invasive surveillance landscape.
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Massive unsecured login database discovered
A cybersecurity expert uncovered an exposed Elasticsearch database containing millions of login credentials, highlighting yet another glaring example of weak digital security practices. Users are urged to update and strengthen passwords as this incident casts a critical eye on data stewardship in today’s connected world.
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Teen Admits Massive School Database Hack on PowerSchool
A 19-year-old student is set to plead guilty for a hack that compromised tens of millions of student records on PowerSchool. The breach has exposed significant vulnerabilities in educational data systems, leaving cybersecurity experts and school IT departments scrambling like students on exam day.
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Valve clarifies Steam hack reports following 2FA leak concerns
Valve has stepped in to address concerns surrounding recent reports of a Steam data breach. The company confirmed that only phone numbers and SMS two-factor authentication details were exposed, with no passwords compromised—proving once again that even digital fortresses have their minor, if not exasperating, vulnerabilities.
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Steam data breach exposes 89 million user records
Allegations reveal that a recent breach may have compromised 89 million Steam accounts, with hackers reportedly offering user data for sale. This security scare has prompted calls for immediate password changes and reinforced concerns about vulnerabilities on a leading gaming platform.
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GlobalX airline hit by hack amid Trump deportation flights
Hackers claiming affiliation with Anonymous have reportedly breached GlobalX airline systems used for Trump-era deportations. The breach, involving sensitive passenger data, underscores the increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges facing companies linked to politically charged operations.
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Trump Admin Signal Clone Hacked in Under 30 Minutes
A modified Signal app—used by Trump administration officials for archiving third-party communications—fell victim to hackers in less than half an hour. The breach has raised eyebrows and highlighted vulnerabilities in tools meant to safeguard sensitive government exchanges, leaving officials scrambling for better defenses.
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