One of the biggest hacker attacks in history is still on-going and has been since 2006. Despite this, most people aren’t familiar with the name ‘Operation Shady RAT.’ Below you can find out the details of this attack that has been going on for over a decade, who is doing it, and why. What is … Read more
If you’ve ever had the strange sense that someone was watching you, you might’ve been right, especially if you work at Tesla, Cloudflare, Equinox, or a number of other institutions. That’s because Verkada, a security company, was recently hacked–along with their 150,000+ cameras. Hackers Breach Verkada This is just the latest in a run of … Read more
2021 is picking up right where 2020 left off in terms of cybersecurity. Tech behemoth Microsoft is the latest victim of numerous hacking schemes sponsored by a foreign state. It underscores the urgency needed for individuals, corporations, and governments to start stepping up their cybersecurity game. Microsoft Exchange Server Is Hacked When we thought hackers … Read more
If you’ve seen the abbreviation NFT floating around the internet in recent days, you’re not alone. That’s because non-fungible tokens have suddenly become all the rage in the digital space. Some have been selling for millions of dollars. Some are being released music albums. But what, exactly, is a non-fungible token? What Is a Non-Fungible … Read more
According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, federal cybersecurity has “regressed” since 2019. Based on the string of recent, overt cyberattacks on America, you probably could have guessed this yourself. We’ve never had a greater need for federal leadership in the tech realm, and, unfortunately, our government has yet to step up. Let’s take … Read more
Far-right supporters are having a hard time finding a permanent online home. After Twitter banned their leader Donald Trump, Parler was all but shut down after becoming the new right-wing home. Now Gab, the latest platform for extreme right-wing congregation, has been hacked. Gab Falls Victim to a Massive Hack Late Sunday night, Wired broke … Read more
Hacking techniques are growing more sophisticated. Hackers are constantly coming up with new ways to breach accounts and steal data. After we dubbed 2020 “The Year of The Digital Pandemic,” techniques of 2021 are more frightening than ever. Below are some methods hackers use to get their hands on your private data and social media … Read more
As concerns around cybersecurity and hacking continue to grow, Twitter has decided to take a bold step. The social media giant has started flagging content that it considers containing hacked materials. While many might consider this a welcome new step, it’s been met with an equal amount of opposition. Twitter Starts Tagging Tweets as Hacked … Read more
A Chinese hacking group known as the Shadow Brokers first came into the light in 2016. That’s when the hackers announced that they had stolen sensitive tools from the National Security Agency (NSA). The bad news just got worse. New evidence shows that the Shadow Brokers had stolen another NSA tool years before the 2016 … Read more
There’s a common misconception out there that Macs can’t be hacked or that they’re immune to viruses. A massive malware campaign has just proven otherwise. Nearly 30,000 Macs Found Hacked With Malware According to Ars Technica, malware previously undetected has been found on nearly 30,000 Macs across the globe. Known as “Silver Sparrow,” this malware … Read more