Cybercriminals have allegedly stolen a large amount of sensitive internal documents from the Los Angeles Police Department and leaked the data online. The stolen data…
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Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups |
Security researchers say they have identified a hack-for-hire group targeting journalists, activists, and government officials across the Middle East and North Africa. The hackers used…
After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones |
Mikko Hyppönen is pacing back and forth on the stage, with his trademark dark blond ponytail resting on an impeccable teal suit. A seasoned speaker,…
WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app made by government spyware maker |
9:34 AM PDT · April 1, 2026 WhatsApp says it has notified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a malicious fake version of…
A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know. |
Security researchers have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers across the world. The tools used in these hacking campaigns have been dubbed Coruna…
Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks |
The common assumption among iPhone security experts has been that finding vulnerabilities and developing exploits for iOS was difficult, requiring a lot of time, resources,…
FBI seizes pro-Iranian hacking group's websites after destructive Stryker hack |
The FBI seized and took down two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which last week claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack against…
Law enforcement shuts down botnet made of tens of thousands of hacked routers |
9:43 AM PDT · March 12, 2026 A global coalition of law enforcement agencies shut down a botnet made of tens of thousands of hacked…
The mystery of a globetrotting iPhone-hacking toolkit
A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China used tools that were likely designed by U.S. military contractor L3Harris, TechCrunch has learned.…
Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn |
Russian government hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government and military officials, as well as journalists all over the world, Dutch intelligence said…