Hacking

A cyberattack targeted Vivaticket, the ticketing system used by major museums such as the Louvre and Uffizi Galleries. The RansomHouse hacking group has claimed responsibility for the incident. Uffizi officials confirmed the attack but stated that no data was ultimately stolen.

28. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department revealed that a hacker illegally accessed its IT system on Tuesday, compromising personal data of 6,800 current and former employees. The department stated there is no evidence of data leakage so far and has notified affected individuals.

Andean Medjedovic, a young Canadian accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency, disappeared after his release from custody in Serbia. Authorities believe he may now be hiding in neighboring Bosnia. The case highlights challenges in tracking digital criminals across borders.

26. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Arin Sarkisan has ported the classic game Doom to the PineBuds Pro wireless earbuds, creating the 'Doombuds' project. Despite lacking a display, the earbuds stream gameplay via a compressed video feed. This hack showcases the potential of open-source hardware for unconventional gaming.

Pro-Russian hacker group Noname057 has claimed the December 22 DDoS attack on France's La Poste that disrupted online services before Christmas. As of December 24, systems remain partially affected despite partial restorations reported the previous day.

18. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

North Korean hackers stole a record $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to a new Chainalysis report, surpassing the previous year's haul by 51 percent and bringing their total to $6.75 billion. The thefts, which accounted for 60 percent of the global total of $3.4 billion stolen, were driven by fewer but larger attacks, including a $1.5 billion breach of the Dubai-based Bybit exchange in February. Experts attribute the success to sophisticated tactics like embedding IT workers in crypto firms and impersonating recruiters.