Hacking

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

19. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Der Gastgeber des Podcasts Sacred Symbols, Colin Moriarty, verlor trotz aktivierter Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung kurzzeitig den Zugriff auf sein PlayStation Network-Konto. Der Vorfall ereignete sich, nachdem er eine Warnmeldung vor einem bevorstehenden Angriff erhalten hatte.

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 Von KI berichtet

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. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

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.