hacking
Coverage of hacking in the Nexus archive.
- I am getting messages on WhatsApp and normal message and email and calls from website I never visited
The user is receiving unsolicited messages and calls from websites they never visited, claiming they created accounts or showed interest in tools. They received a call from Ceat Tyres alleging a query was raised from their number, which they deny. The user is concerned about potential hacking or scams.
- The wild hacking and bugging claims that were dismissed one by one in a calm, forensic judgment
A judgment dismissed multiple hacking and bugging claims through a calm, forensic analysis. The claims were evaluated and rejected systematically.
- Should I trust this person?
A Reddit user received a DM from someone claiming to be hacked due to impersonation, mistakenly reporting them. The sender requested adding a random Discord account to appeal a ban, which the user finds suspicious.
- Rowdy sheeter hacked to death on busy J.P. Nagar Main Road
A rowdy sheeter was hacked to death on a busy J.P. Nagar Main Road. The incident occurred in a public area, leading to concerns about safety and security.
- Secret Service didn’t secure mobile devices, putting leaders at risk, report says
The Secret Service left themselves vulnerable to hacking due to issues with both official and personal devices, as found by a government watchdog report. The report, ordered after an assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pa, was conducted by the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security.
- Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking
Montenegrin police and the FBI arrested an Iranian-Turkish dual citizen in Kotor, Montenegro, for hacking attacks causing $3.4 billion in U.S. infrastructure damage. The 39-year-old faces charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft in the Southern District Court of New York.
- Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking
Montenegro police and the FBI arrested a 39-year-old man with dual Iranian and Turkish citizenship, who is wanted by the US for hacking. The individual is sought by the Southern District Court in New York.
- Sask. man ordered for extradition to U.S. over university hacking for crypto mining
A Saskatchewan man has been ordered for extradition to the United States to face charges related to hacking into American university supercomputers for cryptocurrency mining. The extradition was approved by a King’s Bench judge on May 7.
- Romanian national sentenced to more than 4 years for hacking Oregon government systems
A Romanian national was sentenced to over 4 years for hacking into Oregon's Office of Emergency Management systems. Dragomir was arrested in Romania in November 2024 and transferred to the U.S. to face charges.
- Dutch police arrests suspect linked to Ajax football club hack
The Dutch National Police arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of hacking into the professional football club AFC Ajax earlier this year. The incident involved unauthorized access to the club's systems.
- DeFi isn't safe anymore because AI is becoming 'superhuman' at hacking, security chief warns
A security chief has warned that DeFi (Decentralized Finance) is becoming unsafe as AI systems develop 'superhuman' capabilities in hacking. The warning highlights the growing threat of AI-driven attacks on decentralized financial systems.
- Cockroach Janta Party’s founder says Indian government took website down
The founder of the Cockroach Janta Party claims the Indian government shut down the group's website and that both his Instagram page and the movement's account were hacked.
- Hack at Vercel sends crypto developers scrambling to lock down API keys
A security breach at Vercel has prompted cryptocurrency developers to urgently secure their API keys, raising concerns about potential data exposure and misuse.
- Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation
Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials and later bragged about the breach by posting victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment. He was sentenced to probation for his actions.
- What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
Claude Mythos, an AI tool developed by a company, claims to outperform humans in hacking and cybersecurity tasks. This assertion has raised concerns in the financial sector about potential risks.
- Telegram CEO Durov warns EU age-verification app could enable wider tracking
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov warned that the EU's new age-verification app, which he claims was hacked in minutes, could lead to expanded online identity tracking. The app is intended for age checks but raises concerns about broader surveillance.
- Codex Hacked a Samsung TV
A group or individual named Codex reportedly hacked a Samsung TV, as detailed in a blog post and discussed on Hacker News. The article received 33 points and 25 comments, indicating public interest in the security breach.
- Dad stuck in support nightmare after teen lied about age on Discord
Brady Frey's daughter lied about her age to create a Discord account, leading to a hacking incident where her account was compromised. The attacker extorted her friends for financial information, trapping Frey in a support nightmare.
- Anthropic keeps latest AI tool out of public’s hands for fear of enabling widespread hacking
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model has identified thousands of software vulnerabilities, leading the company to partner with cybersecurity experts and restrict its release to prevent misuse in hacking. The decision aims to strengthen defenses against cyber threats without widespread public access to the tool.