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Luxury jeweler warns customers some data stolen after website is hacked
June 3, 2025 | 12:35pmThe attack is the latest case of a company being targeted by cyber criminals, with several retailers including Marks & Spencer and Victoria's Secret disclosing similar incidents.
Victoria's Secret delays earnings release after 'security incident' shut down website
June 3, 2025 | 11:21amThe company said it is still working to fully restore access to its corporate systems, which is why it’s delaying its first-quarter earnings.
FBI probing individual attempting to impersonate WH chief of staff in text to lawmakers — here's what the imposter asked for
May 30, 2025 | 12:34amThe imposter has reportedly fired off text messages and placed phone calls to Republican lawmakers, governors and business executives in recent weeks pretending to be Wiles, the WSJ reported.
Urgent warning to iPhone owners to install iOS 18.5 now: 'Users need to act'
May 29, 2025 | 9:30am"Tell your parents, your grandparents, your neighbor — anyone with an iPhone. These updates aren't optional anymore — they're your first line of defense," a cybersecurity firm said.
Major data hack nabs 184M passwords for Google, Apple and more: 'Cybercriminal's dream'
May 28, 2025 | 2:17pmThe database containing the compromised passwords was ironically unencrypted and not password-protected itself, a report said.
Urgent warning to iPhone users: Turn off popular feature and take these steps for safety
May 20, 2025 | 10:26amApple's AirPlay feature is beloved by many users -- but it can leave you vulnerable to hackers.
Crypto firm Coinbase says hackers stole customer info by bribing employees, demanded $20M ransom payment
May 15, 2025 | 11:54amCoinbase estimated that it would have to spend between $180 million to $400 million “relating to remediation costs and voluntary customer reimbursements relating to this incident.”
LI school districts breached by cyber hackers — thousands of students' records exposed in alarming trend
May 12, 2025 | 6:36pmMore than 20 school districts across Long Island were hit by cyber hackers leaving over 10,000 kids' records and personal info vulnerable to criminals last year, state education records revealed.
Google identifies new malware linked to Russian hackers: 'New development in the toolset'
May 7, 2025 | 12:44pmThe Cold River hacking group, previously linked to Russia's Federal Security Service, is primarily known for stealing login credentials for high-profile targets.
Major password breach sees over 19 million leaked — here's how to check if yours is compromised
May 7, 2025 | 10:31amYour password is probably hacker bait.
Billions of iPhone users at risk of dangerous malware attack — warning issued on newly found flaw
May 1, 2025 | 8:45pmApple users are being urged to update their devices ASAP.
Walmart takes drastic action to curb growing fraud problem at self-checkout
April 30, 2025 | 1:25pmThe retailer has installed bright yellow rims around the PIN pads that some are calling an anti-theft "chastity belt."
Here's how long it takes a hacker to figure out your passwords — and the safest to use
April 30, 2025 | 9:41amThis type of password, according to a cybersecurity firm, is the least likely to be guessed — because it would take 463 quintillion years for a hacker to crack.
Disgruntled ex-Disney employee learns fate after hacking into menus at park restaurants, changing allergen info
April 25, 2025 | 1:05pmHe’s headed to the unhappiest place on Earth.
Billions of Gmail users' personal information at grave risk in 'sophisticated' phishing attack
April 21, 2025 | 4:36pmWatch out for this slick and scary phishing attack.
China acknowledges its role in years of cyberattacks against US over support of Taiwan: report
April 10, 2025 | 5:19pmChinese officials shocked their American counterparts during a secret meeting where they allegedly revealed that Beijing was behind a series of cyberattacks against the US due to Washington's support of...
Why you should never share pics of your boarding pass online
April 1, 2025 | 11:08amIt’s a photo no-go.
Former Michigan, NFL coach accused of hacking the accounts of over 3,000 female athletes for 'intimate' photos
March 27, 2025 | 2:36pmMatt Weiss, a former Michigan and Baltimore Ravens assistant coach, pleaded not guilty to 24 counts of unauthorized access to computers and aggravated identity theft Monday at an arraignment in...
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff did not use Signal while in Russia, White House says — as fears grow over Kremlin hacking of app
March 26, 2025 | 1:15pm"I only had with me a secure phone provided by the government for special circumstances when you travel to regions where you do not want your devices compromised," Witkoff said.
Hacker claims responsibility for replacing NYU’s website with apparent test scores, racial epithet
March 22, 2025 | 12:37pmA dark web user has claimed responsibility for briefly hacking NYU's website and replacing it with what appeared to be test scores and an apparent racial epithet.