Computer security News & Breaking Stories

Hacker exploits Gala Games, Pump.fun hacked, arrests made, Pink Drainer shut down, U.S. House approves crypto bill, man pleads guilty, tech coalition formed.

Cyberattack cripples major US hospitals, leaving staff unable to access critical systems. Chaos ensues as Ascension engages Mandiant for incident response.

Air Force engineer Aaron Bushnell dies after lighting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy, leaving chilling video. Free Palestine.

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US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, in protest against genocide.

Cyberattack knocks Change Healthcare services offline. Ripples throughout healthcare industry. Unauthorized third party caused the issues. Optum is triaging the issue.

Financial services secretary Vivek Joshi urges banks to operationalize inoperative accounts, increase private sector participation in financial inclusion, and fight cyber fraud.

Sony is investigating a claim made by a ransomware group that it has breached the company's systems and is threatening to sell stolen data.

"Return to the office" is happening at a lower rate than before the pandemic, leading to the need for office etiquette training.

Cisco has agreed to acquire data observability and security company Splunk in a $28 billion deal to develop AI-enabled security solutions.

Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as U.S. interest rates are expected to remain high, causing stocks to fall worldwide.

Cisco Systems acquires cybersecurity software company Splunk for $28 billion, causing Cisco's shares to fall and Splunk's shares to rise.

MGM Resorts is facing a cybersecurity breach that has caused disruptions to its operations, potentially costing the company millions of dollars per hour. The breach is believed to be financially motivated, and experts warn against paying the ransom demanded by the hackers. Customers are advised to be cautious of emails that appear to be from MGM and to monitor their credit reports for any suspicious charges.

Russian cyberespionage group Fancy Bear was caught attempting to attack a critical energy facility in Ukraine using phishing emails offering pictures of women.

United Airlines experienced a widespread service disruption due to a software glitch, leading to temporary halts in departures. Despite minimal flight cancellations, delays affected over 350 flights.

The director of NIELIT Kohima has warned the public about the dangers of cybercrime, emphasizing the importance of user behavior in preventing attacks. He also highlighted the launch of the ICSAS app, which aims to educate users about cyber threats. The director urged users to be cautious about clicking unknown links and to be mindful of what they share online. He also provided tips for staying safe, such as keeping software updated, using strong passwords, and being aware of phishing attacks. With India having a large number of internet users, the director stressed the need for cyber security education and awareness.

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Famous hacker Kevin Mitnick, known as the 'Condor,' dies at 59 from pancreatic cancer.

Hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan launches cyberattacks on websites to cause disruption.