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Facebook and Instagram Down, Users Frustrated Worldwide
In an era where social media connects billions daily, outages like the one currently affecting Facebook and Instagram have ripple effects across the globe. As of this morning, users from various regions began reporting issues accessing their accounts, posting updates, or even refreshing their feeds on both platforms. The outages appear widespread, leaving many to…
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Historic Chinese “Salt Typhoon” Hack Exposes Flaws in Our Data Privacy
U.S. telecom companies are dealing with what some experts are calling the largest hack in U.S. history. Carried out by “Salt Typhoon,” this sophisticated breach is raising critical concerns about the security of personal and national communications. But who’s responsible for this massive breach? What Is Salt Typhoon? Salt Typhoon is the codename given to…
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How the Facebook Podcast Scam Can Crush Your Business
Always on the cutting edge of social engineering, hackers have found a new tactic to get victims to let them right into their accounts. The Facebook podcast scam has left many Facebook users without any access to their Meta business assets, such as Facebook pages and business portfolios. This is particularly damaging when considering how…
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The Top 7 Reasons Why Hackers Target Facebook Accounts
Why do hackers target Facebook accounts, and what do they do once they gain access? We’ve outlined the key reasons hackers focus on Facebook accounts and the ways they exploit them. 1. Personal Information Harvesting Facebook accounts are treasure troves of personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and even…
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Facebook Customer Support Scam, Do Not Call This Number
Hacked.com has discovered a new scam that is flourishing online, involving the use of legitimate websites like Facebook.com, where scammers pose as official support agents. The scam is clever, and we at Hacked.com are naming it the “Search Field Support Scam”. We believe this is a new method that is growing among cybercriminals. Watch the…
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How the Taylor Swift Facebook Scam Became a Summer Hit
It was certainly a cruel summer for Taylor Swift fans who were scammed on Facebook. Fans of the pop superstar eagerly bought tickets to see their favorite artist, only to be hit with the harsh reality that they were duped. Not only did they miss out on Taylor Swift, but they likely lost hundreds of…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebrates Its 20th Year
Did You Know? October was officially designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004, marking a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Now in its 20th year, this month continues to drive discussions and actions across industries to create…
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“Hello Pervert” Pegasus Scam Gets Cruel With Pics of Your Home
Hackers are constantly evolving their techniques, as seen in the latest version of the “Hello Pervert” sextortion scam. It now includes the threat of Pegasus spyware, and even more unsettling: a photo of your home. People have been panicking over this latest iteration of the scam, and that’s exactly what the hackers want. Hackers Scare…
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The Surge in Hacked Gmail Accounts: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat
In the first six months of 2024, there has been a significant rise in hacked Gmail accounts, or at least attempts to hack them. As one of the most widely used email services, Gmail has become a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities, steal sensitive information, and gain unauthorized access to personal and…
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Hong Kong Netizens Protest Internet Freedom Bill
In December 2015, Hong Kong citizens took to the streets in protest of a controversial bill, dubbed Internet Article 23, that many believed would infringe on internet freedoms and free speech. The protests, which began just before Christmas and continued into the New Year, centered around concerns that the proposed copyright legislation could have far-reaching…
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Will AI Replace Lawyers by 2030? The Future of Legal Practice
Back in 2015, Jomati Consultants LLP, a prominent British legal consulting firm, stirred debate by predicting that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could potentially replace a significant portion of legal work by 2030. The report, titled “Civilisation 2030: The Near Future for Law Firms,” forecasted that AI would revolutionize the legal industry, transforming the traditional…
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Nuclear Scientist’s 2015 Spear-Phishing Plot: A Key Moment in US Cybersecurity History
First published: February 5, 2016, Updated for 2024.Charles Harvey Eccleston, a 62-year-old former U.S. government scientist, pled guilty in 2016 to orchestrating a spear-phishing cyberattack targeting employees of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). His plot, which was designed to compromise sensitive information relating to the U.S. nuclear weapons program, represented a serious breach of…
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Reflecting on the 2015 Bundestag Cyberattack by Russia
Nearly a decade has passed since the 2015 cyberattack on the German Bundestag, a pivotal moment in global cybersecurity history. In retrospect, the attack, orchestrated by Russian state-sponsored hackers, marked a significant escalation in the use of cyber operations as a tool for both espionage and sabotage. The 2015 Bundestag Attack: A Turning Point In…
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WhatsApp Web Vulnerability: How It Was Fixed
In 2015, a critical vulnerability in WhatsApp Web, the browser-based version of the popular messaging app, put millions of users at risk. Discovered by Check Point researchers, this flaw could have allowed hackers to infect users’ computers with malware through simple contact cards. The incident highlighted the importance of robust security practices for web-based services.…
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Why Attorneys General Are Fed Up With Facebook
If your Facebook account has ever been hacked, you know it can be an incredibly frustrating ordeal. In fact, it can be so frustrating, that many people reach out to their attorney general out of desperation. Not only do you lose your account, your photos, and a large piece of your online identity, but you…