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#Hacking

# hacking - Last month November 2022

Hacking gang targeted Qatar World Cup critics
# Controversy
From The42
# Controversy

Hacking gang targeted Qatar World Cup critics

Nov 6th 2022, 4:19 PM 5,775 Views 1 Comment

A dozen lawyers, journalists and famous people were victims of the scheme.

# hacking - This year 2022

Poll: Do you take precautions against cyber attacks?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Do you take precautions against cyber attacks?

Sep 11th 2022, 9:52 AM 15,376 Views 24 Comments

Hacking attempts are on the rise globally.

# hacking - Last year 2021

Ronan Keating agrees phone-hacking settlement at London High Court
# Rollercoaster
# Rollercoaster

Ronan Keating agrees phone-hacking settlement at London High Court

Jul 26th 2021, 11:19 AM 31,978 Views 35 Comments

The singer and TV presenter claimed his voicemail messages had been intercepted by News of the World publisher News Group Newspapers.

HSE secures orders to get details of those who downloaded cyber attack information
# High Court
# High Court

HSE secures orders to get details of those who downloaded cyber attack information

Jun 29th 2021, 10:00 PM 21,387 Views 0 Comments

The orders were secured against Chronicle Security Ireland Ltd and its US-based parent Chronicle LLC.

Poll: How often do you change your online passwords?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: How often do you change your online passwords?

May 18th 2021, 9:13 AM 24,530 Views 72 Comments

The ongoing fallout of the cyber attack on the HSE has placed a renewed focus on the security of people’s data online.

Eight Britons arrested for hacking phones of US celebrities and sport stars
# Scam
# Scam

Eight Britons arrested for hacking phones of US celebrities and sport stars

Feb 10th 2021, 11:53 AM 12,638 Views 0 Comments

The suspects used a SIM-swapping scam to take control of the wealthy targets’ mobile phones and steal cash, bitcoin and personal data.

# hacking - All time

Microsoft says Russian hackers are 'stepping up' cyberattacks targeting US presidential campaigns
# Microsoft
# Microsoft

Microsoft says Russian hackers are 'stepping up' cyberattacks targeting US presidential campaigns

Sep 10th 2020, 10:55 PM 15,027 Views 19 Comments

Tech giant Microsoft said today it has detected and thwarted a number of hacking attempts in recent weeks.

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey has account hacked
# Hack
# Hack

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey has account hacked

Aug 30th 2019, 10:20 PM 17,941 Views 7 Comments

The hack happened earlier this evening.

Cork local investigated over hacking of council's parking app
# Hacking
# Hacking

Cork local investigated over hacking of council's parking app

Oct 9th 2018, 6:30 AM 21,024 Views 11 Comments

It was originally thought that international data thieves were responsible – but gardaí made a breakthrough in recent days.

'Spy mania': West accuses Russia of global hacking conspiracy
# Hackers
# Hackers

'Spy mania': West accuses Russia of global hacking conspiracy

Oct 5th 2018, 7:37 AM 7,200 Views 51 Comments

Russia scathingly accused the West of “spy mania”, with the Russian foreign office describing the accusations as “propaganda”.

New hacking attempt on US Democratic Party
# Cyber Security
# Cyber Security

New hacking attempt on US Democratic Party

Aug 22nd 2018, 9:33 PM 12,392 Views 31 Comments

The incident occurred just three months before elections take place in the US.

‘It’s like the Wild West’: An FBI-hunted hacker says future cyber attacks could target your toaster
# One One Oh No
# One One Oh No

‘It’s like the Wild West’: An FBI-hunted hacker says future cyber attacks could target your toaster

Jan 10th 2018, 6:05 AM 20,310 Views 21 Comments

Kevin Mitnick, who was once the FBI’s most wanted cyber fugitive, is performing a ‘live hack’ in Dublin tomorrow.

Most people at risk of fraud or hacking through messaging apps, researchers say
# Cyber Security
# Cyber Security

Most people at risk of fraud or hacking through messaging apps, researchers say

Aug 13th 2017, 1:00 PM 17,793 Views 2 Comments

Only 14% of people studied were securing their messaging apps properly.

Hackers demand millions in ransom for stolen HBO data
# Game Of Thrones
# Game Of Thrones

Hackers demand millions in ransom for stolen HBO data

Aug 8th 2017, 11:21 AM 28,009 Views 36 Comments

They’ve threatened to upload entire series and sensitive proprietary files.

'A warning to everyone': The UK Parliament has been hit by a cyber attack
# Email Hack
# Email Hack

'A warning to everyone': The UK Parliament has been hit by a cyber attack

Jun 24th 2017, 4:45 PM 13,972 Views 8 Comments

The House of Commons confirmed that a number of “unauthorised attempts” to access MPs emails were made.

No reports of computer virus attacks in Ireland following global hacking
# Ransomware
# Ransomware

No reports of computer virus attacks in Ireland following global hacking

May 13th 2017, 10:29 AM 13,691 Views 57 Comments

The situation is being monitored currently by the NCSC.

IAAF hacked by 'Fancy Bears' leaving athletes' TUE applications compromised
# Hacking
From The42
# Hacking

IAAF hacked by 'Fancy Bears' leaving athletes' TUE applications compromised

Apr 3rd 2017, 11:06 AM 2,978 Views 2 Comments

Therapeutic Use Exemptions are official waivers allowing athletes to use otherwise banned substances.

'Utterly ridiculous': British spy agency denies claims it was used to spy on Trump
# GCHQ
# GCHQ

'Utterly ridiculous': British spy agency denies claims it was used to spy on Trump

Mar 17th 2017, 8:30 AM 8,370 Views 32 Comments

The story was one of several offered by Spicer as evidence to support the president’s explosive claims that Obama had moved to “tap my phones.”

Assange accuses CIA of 'devastating incompetence' and warns he has a lot more info to leak
# Who's Watching You
# Who's Watching You

Assange accuses CIA of 'devastating incompetence' and warns he has a lot more info to leak

Mar 9th 2017, 10:35 PM 22,612 Views 83 Comments

US officials told CNN that a federal criminal investigation was being opened into the leak.

The man who hacked nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence gets 9 months in jail
# Phishing
# Phishing

The man who hacked nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence gets 9 months in jail

Jan 25th 2017, 6:54 AM 25,927 Views 40 Comments

Edward Majercyzk hacked more than 300 email and other online accounts.

Trump taps Rudy Giuliani to head American response to hacking
# Message To Rudy
# Message To Rudy

Trump taps Rudy Giuliani to head American response to hacking

Jan 12th 2017, 5:44 PM 11,462 Views 68 Comments

Trump called cyber intrusion “the fastest-growing crime in the United States” and a “major threat” to national security.

Ex-British MI6 spy behind 'dirty dossier' that Donald Trump has branded as 'fake news'
# Classified
# Classified

Ex-British MI6 spy behind 'dirty dossier' that Donald Trump has branded as 'fake news'

Jan 11th 2017, 11:17 PM 27,859 Views 165 Comments

Trump has hit out at intelligence agencies for allowing the report to leak.

"We are growing rather tired of these accusations": Moscow hits back at hacking claims
# Amateur Hour
# Amateur Hour

"We are growing rather tired of these accusations": Moscow hits back at hacking claims

Jan 9th 2017, 2:28 PM 14,013 Views 48 Comments

The accusations from the US are baseless and amateurish, the Kremlin insists.

US intelligence says Putin ordered hacking campaign to help Trump win
# From Russia With Love
# From Russia With Love

US intelligence says Putin ordered hacking campaign to help Trump win

Jan 6th 2017, 10:06 PM 18,371 Views 226 Comments

A new report says the Russian president acted on grudges against the US after being embarrassed by the Panama Papers and the Olympic doping scandal.

John McCain says 'every American should be alarmed' by Russian interference in election
# Clapper
# Clapper

John McCain says 'every American should be alarmed' by Russian interference in election

Jan 5th 2017, 4:34 PM 13,219 Views 162 Comments

The US intelligence community has said Moscow interfered to help Republican Donald Trump win.

Donald Trump tweets backing of Julian Assange and mocks US intelligence agencies
# Allies
# Allies

Donald Trump tweets backing of Julian Assange and mocks US intelligence agencies

Jan 4th 2017, 2:32 PM 22,085 Views 151 Comments

The US President-elect continues to defy conventions.

Trump: 'No computer is safe - if you have something important, write it out'
# President-elect
# President-elect

Trump: 'No computer is safe - if you have something important, write it out'

Jan 1st 2017, 1:37 PM 20,573 Views 87 Comments

Trump rarely uses email or computers despite his frequent tweeting.

Hackers tried to steal €4 million from Meath County Council
# Royal Crime
# Royal Crime

Hackers tried to steal €4 million from Meath County Council

Dec 17th 2016, 3:37 PM 14,131 Views 23 Comments

The attempt involved the theft of the identity of chief executive Jackie Maguire

Obama says US will hit back at Russia 'at a time and place of our own choosing'
# Upping The Stakes
# Upping The Stakes

Obama says US will hit back at Russia 'at a time and place of our own choosing'

Dec 16th 2016, 8:30 AM 16,113 Views 146 Comments

The outgoing US president’s remarks dramatically upped the stakes in a dispute between the world’s leading nuclear powers.

MP says Russian hackers probably influenced Brexit vote
# Cyberattacks
# Cyberattacks

MP says Russian hackers probably influenced Brexit vote

Dec 13th 2016, 9:53 PM 12,445 Views 69 Comments

A spokesperson for Prime Minister Theresa May said there is no evidence of this.

Clinton campaign presses for intelligence briefing on Russian hacking
# Electoral College
# Electoral College

Clinton campaign presses for intelligence briefing on Russian hacking

Dec 12th 2016, 9:08 PM 13,259 Views 74 Comments

Ten members of the Electoral College have called for a briefing before they officially vote in the next US President.

Obama orders review of hacking during US election campaign
# The Kremlin
# The Kremlin

Obama orders review of hacking during US election campaign

Dec 9th 2016, 7:54 PM 9,739 Views 24 Comments

The White House said the review is not intended to question the legitimacy of Donald Trump’s victory.

"What he wants to do is interfere with the machinery of government" - Julian Assange's mission
# Wikileaks
# Wikileaks

"What he wants to do is interfere with the machinery of government" - Julian Assange's mission

Oct 29th 2016, 7:30 AM 14,887 Views 79 Comments

The founder of Wikileaks detailed his approach a decade ago in an essay.

"Change your password now" - What to do if you have a Yahoo account
# Yahoo Ya Boya
# Yahoo Ya Boya

"Change your password now" - What to do if you have a Yahoo account

Sep 23rd 2016, 5:02 PM 19,573 Views 25 Comments

Experts say beefing up your security is the only way to protect yourself from a potential attack.

Data Protection Commissioner seeking answers after massive Yahoo privacy breach
# State Actors
# State Actors

Data Protection Commissioner seeking answers after massive Yahoo privacy breach

Sep 23rd 2016, 10:35 AM 11,776 Views 36 Comments

Yahoo said names, email addresses, birth dates, and scrambled passwords were stolen.

Now you can see how long it'll take for hackers to crack your password
# Passwords
# Passwords

Now you can see how long it'll take for hackers to crack your password

May 6th 2016, 11:31 AM 22,746 Views 42 Comments

As long as you’re not using something as simple as ‘password’

This flaw lets attackers take over your PC through your wireless mouse
# Interception
# Interception

This flaw lets attackers take over your PC through your wireless mouse

Feb 25th 2016, 9:46 AM 11,357 Views 2 Comments

If it’s a non-Bluetooth mouse, you might want to check for updates when you get the chance.

DDoS attacks brought down lottery and government sites, but what are they?
# Hacking
From Business ETC
# Hacking

DDoS attacks brought down lottery and government sites, but what are they?

Jan 23rd 2016, 8:45 AM 15,318 Views 18 Comments

It was the reason why a number of high-profile Irish sites were forced offline, but how much of a problem can they be?

Anonymous attacks Thai police sites in protest at backpacker murder verdicts
# Hacking Group
# Hacking Group

Anonymous attacks Thai police sites in protest at backpacker murder verdicts

Jan 6th 2016, 8:42 AM 18,897 Views 14 Comments

Two Myanmar migrant workers were sentenced to death last month over the murders of two British tourists.

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