Hacking

Hackers are misusing legitimate remote access tools to target business computers. The tools involved include UltraVNC, Splashtop, and ScreenConnect.

19. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Sacred Symbols podcast host Colin Moriarty briefly lost access to his PlayStation Network account despite two-factor authentication. The incident occurred after he received a warning message about an impending attack.

A cyberattack attributed to the Iran-aligned Handala Hack group has disrupted the Microsoft environment of medical device maker Stryker, paralyzing much of its global operations. The incident, which emerged shortly after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, involved data wiping across tens of thousands of computers. Stryker confirmed the attack is contained, with no impact on its critical medical devices.

18. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

New research from Northeastern University reveals vulnerabilities in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck that allow hackers to track vehicles and disrupt communications via wireless systems. The study highlights broader security issues in modern connected cars, which rely on persistent cellular connectivity. Researchers emphasize that these risks extend to most vehicles using similar modem components.

Trust Wallet has linked a second Shai-Hulud supply-chain attack to a hack on its Chrome extension, resulting in the theft of about $8.5 million in cryptocurrency. The incident involved a malicious version of the extension that exfiltrated users' sensitive wallet data. The company rolled back the compromised software and committed to reimbursing affected users.

30. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

A hacker using the name Lovely has claimed responsibility for breaching a Condé Nast user database, releasing over 2.3 million records from WIRED magazine. The data includes personal details like names, emails, addresses, and phone numbers, but no passwords. The hacker threatens to leak an additional 40 million records from other Condé Nast publications in the coming weeks.