Hacking stories

Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access
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A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.

Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches
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"It is clear that cybercriminals are getting increasingly creative, anyone can be targeted, and there is still a lot to learn around prevention and recovery."

KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks
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KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.

Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.

Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.

Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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When sending information on unprotected networks you leave your digital life, including bank and credit information, personally identifiable information and even social media login details, vulnerable to cybercriminals.

Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.

Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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The recent Russia-Ukraine crisis has unearthed the worrying possibilities of widespread cybersecurity threats, further highlighting the importance of the role threat intelligence plays in protecting infrastructure.

Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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"In order to build an effective protection system, it is necessary to understand what unacceptable events are relevant for a particular company."

Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.

Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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As organisations move to more strategic decision making and re-evaluate the risks of the difficult and unexpected accelerated transition, cyber threats have increased dramatically, and organisations are more exposed than ever.

New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.

Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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"Personal data is a huge business that hackers try to make use of."

Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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“Social engineering attacks continue to be one of the top ways malicious hackers breach organisations and/or cause damage."

Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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Fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and attack corporate payment systems.

HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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“We’re looking forward to seeing how customers use the valuable data provided by our hackers to inform security programs within their organisations.”

Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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"This cyber attack on the United Nations demonstrates how valuable stolen credentials are to criminals."

Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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"The proliferation of pirated hacking tools and underground forums are allowing previously low-level actors to pose serious risks to enterprise security."

HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Tue, 18th May 2021
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HP has released a security report finding remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk.

Hacking attacks up 300% - report
Thu, 13th May 2021
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Hackers are taking advantage of global destabilisation by targeting essential industries and common vulnerabilities from the shift to remote working.

High demand for hackers on the dark web
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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"Since March 2020, we have noticed a surge of interest in website hacking, which is seen by the increase in the number of ads on forums on the dark web."

Cybersecurity spending to increase following SolarWinds hacking
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Hackers breached software provider SolarWinds, directly infecting the company’s Orion software as well as several local, state and federal agencies.

Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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A group of researchers reported vulnerabilities in an internet-enabled male chastity cage.

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.