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Hacking

Japanese teen arrested for cyberattack that unsubscribed over 46,000 anime accounts

The student allegedly sent false information to the company’s servers on Nov 4, causing the unauthorised cancellation of over 46,000 subscription accounts, according to police.
The student allegedly sent false information to the company’s servers on Nov 4, causing the unauthorised cancellation of over 46,000 subscription accounts, according to police.

Personal info of 70,000 people compromised in data breach involving SLA’s vendor IBM

Preliminary investigations indicate that there was unauthorised access to a data set created for the sole purpose of vendor development and testing.
Preliminary investigations indicate that there was unauthorised access to a data set created for the sole purpose of vendor development and testing.

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

An Apple logo is seen at the entrance of an Apple Store in downtown Brussels, Belgium March 10, 2016.   REUTERS/Yves Herman
An Apple logo is seen at the entrance of an Apple Store in downtown Brussels, Belgium March 10, 2016.   REUTERS/Yves Herman

Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking

A police officer escorts an Iranian national, who is suspected of hacking attacks that damaged U.S. infrastructure to the tune of $3.4 billion according to  Montenegrin police, and was arrested in a joint operation with the FBI, to an investigating judge on a U.S. extradition request, in Podgorica, Montenegro, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic
A police officer escorts an Iranian national, who is suspected of hacking attacks that damaged U.S. infrastructure to the tune of $3.4 billion according to  Montenegrin police, and was arrested in a joint operation with the FBI, to an investigating judge on a U.S. extradition request, in Podgorica, Montenegro, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic

Hacking group claims major hack of Novo Nordisk and attempted $32 million extortion

Novo Nordisk is known for its treatments for obesity and diabetes, notably Wegovy and Ozempic.
Novo Nordisk is known for its treatments for obesity and diabetes, notably Wegovy and Ozempic.

Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says

FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured outside the Google office in Berlin, Germany, August 31, 2021.  REUTERS/Annegret Hilse//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured outside the Google office in Berlin, Germany, August 31, 2021.  REUTERS/Annegret Hilse//File Photo

PDPC to investigate cybersecurity incident at Global Schools Group

The incident allegedly saw  personal and sensitive information belonging to students, parents and staff obtained by hackers.
The incident allegedly saw  personal and sensitive information belonging to students, parents and staff obtained by hackers.

Explainer-A key surveillance law is expiring. What does that mean for U.S. intelligence?

A hand is seen on a laptop with binary codes displayed in front of the USA flag in this illustration taken, August 19, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A hand is seen on a laptop with binary codes displayed in front of the USA flag in this illustration taken, August 19, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Cyberattacks against Japan drastically down during Lunar New Year holidays: US cybersecurity firm

Cybersecurity company Proofpoint said more phishing attacks were observed on weekdays than on Saturdays and Sundays, even after the Lunar New Year holidays.
Cybersecurity company Proofpoint said more phishing attacks were observed on weekdays than on Saturdays and Sundays, even after the Lunar New Year holidays.

The war between businesses and hackers enters a perilous new era

Cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence will see AI fighting AI as the weaponry becomes increasingly  autonomous.
Cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence will see AI fighting AI as the weaponry becomes increasingly  autonomous.

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