Hacker Guccifer 2.0 claims DNC hack, leaks documents to prove it
An individual that goes by the handle “Guccifer 2.0” has claimed responsibility for the US Democratic National Committee (DNC) hack, and has released documents …
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Phineas Fisher records, publishes latest attack
Phineas Fisher, the hacker behing the Gamma International and Hacking Team breaches and data leaks, is at it again. This time his target was Sindicat de Mossos …
Hacking Team hacker explains how he did it
Some nine moths ago, a hacker that calls himself Phineas Fisher managed to breach the systems and networks of Hacking Team, the (in)famous Italian company that provides …
Top trends that will influence your security decisions in 2016
With 2016 almost here, many of us are making critical decisions regarding new security projects. Determining just where to focus and spend our limited resources is never easy, …
Hacktivists and cyber extortionists hit Greek, Russian, UAE banks
A number of “regular” and central banks across Europe, Russia and Asia have been targeted by cyber attackers.Last week, in the wake of Turkey downing a Russian …
Anonymous goes after ISIS, aims to expose recruiters and sympathizers
On Friday, the 13th of November, a slew of coordinated attacks executed by ISIS terrorists in Paris has resulted in the death of over 120 people in cafes, restaurants, a …
What can we expect from 2016? A growth in online extortion, hacktivism and mobile malware
Next year, continued growth in online extortion, hacktivism and mobile malware is expected, as well as a shift to an offensive cybersecurity posture for government entities …
Hacktivists are targeting law enforcement personnel, warns FBI
The FBI has issued an alert for law enforcement personnel and public officials, warning them that they may be targeted by hacktivists.“Hacking collectives are effective …
TV5Monde makes new security blunders in wake of hack
Last week’s hack attack against TV5Monde resulted in the compromise of its website, social media accounts, the outage of its email server, and a temporary program …
Why Anonymous threats should not be ignored
International hacktivist group Anonymous is causing fear within the business and technology community once again, after a supposed Anonymous spokesperson warned that World Cup …
AT&T hacker wants US govt to pay for the time he spent in prison
In an open letter addressed to members of the New Jersey District Court, FBI, and DOJ, Andrew “weev” Auernheimer is seeking monetary restitution for the time he …
Growing dynamic in politically-motivated hacktivism
While financial cybercrime becomes ever more entrenched through a consolidating demand and supply chain, the hacktivist landscape is more turbulent, vacillating constantly in …