Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers
Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks.
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UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers
Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker’s ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.
Hackers exploiting SharePoint zero-day seen targeting government agencies
Thousands of SharePoint servers could be vulnerable to hackers, according to cybersecurity firms.
These are our favorite cyber books on hacking, espionage, crypto, surveillance, and more
These are our favorite cybersecurity books, both by fiction authors, as well as journalists and researchers.
Hackers are trying to steal passwords and sensitive data from users of Signal clone
The bug in the modified messaging app can expose users’ “plaintext usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data,” per GreyNoise.
Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data
Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses.
US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortion
Cameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year.
Ukrainian hackers claim to have destroyed servers of Russian drone maker
A coalition of Ukrainian hackers breached and wiped systems belonging to Gaskar Group, a Moscow-based drone maker.
AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
Security researchers found two flaws in an AI-powered chatbot used by McDonald’s to interact with job applicants.
French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: report
Daniil Kasatkin was reportedly arrested in a Paris airport on June 21 at the request of U.S. authorities.