Articles tagged: Cybersecurity

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Trump campaign says it has been hacked

Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."

CBS News by CBS News

Donald Trump Campaign Hack: What We Know

The incident has raised alarms about potential foreign interference in this year's election and the vulnerability of campaign infrastructure to cyber-attacks.

Newsweek by Newsweek

Donald Trump's campaign says its emails were hacked

Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign said Saturday that it has been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.

Yahoo Canada Finance by Yahoo Canada Finance

Trump campaign alleges hacking, points to Iran

The announcement followed a report from Politico, which stated it had received emails from an anonymous source containing documents from within Trump's campaign.

The Indian Express by The Indian Express

US News Roundup: Online Voting Security, Celebrity Arrests, and Election Updates

A summary of current US domestic news includes discussions on the security of online voting, Travis Scott's release by Paris police, allegations of hacking in Trump's campaign, and various political updates. Harris leads Trump in battleground states, and the debate over Fed policy continues ahead of the presidential election.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

FBI Investigates Alleged Iranian Hack of Trump Campaign Communications

The FBI is investigating allegations that Iran hacked into the internal communications of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The investigation began in June. Both Trump's and Joe Biden's campaigns were reportedly targeted. Iranian officials deny the claims, while the FBI and other sources provided details of the incidents.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

FBI Probes Iranian Hacking Attempts on U.S. Presidential Campaigns

The FBI is investigating suspected Iranian hacking attempts targeting advisers to Joe Biden's Democratic campaign and an associate of Donald Trump's Republican campaign. The investigation began in June with suspicions about Iran's intentions to steal data from the campaigns. No definitive hacking success has been reported.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say

The FBI and other investigators probing the apparent hack-and-leak of Trump campaign documents, which Donald Trump has blamed on Iran, suspect that the hackers were able to compromise the personal email account of longtime Republican and Trump operative Roger Stone, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Cable News Network by Cable News Network

Iranian Cyber Intrusion: Trump Campaign Hacked

A suspected Iranian cyber intrusion targeted both Donald Trump's campaign and President Joe Biden's reelection efforts, with the FBI investigating the matter. Sensitive documents, leaked to multiple news outlets, suggest the hack's severity. This incident recalls past foreign election interferences, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Foreign Interference Targeting Kamala Harris' Campaign

The FBI alerted Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign about a foreign actor influence operation last month. The campaign has strong cybersecurity measures and reports no security breaches. This comes amid FBI investigations into hacking claims by Donald Trump's campaign.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Google says Iranian efforts to hack US presidential campaigns are ongoing and wide-ranging

Google said Wednesday that an alleged Iranian hacking operation aimed at US presidential campaigns is ongoing and more wide-ranging than previously known as the hackers continue to target the email accounts of current US officials and people associated with Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Cable News Network by Cable News Network

US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack

Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said, accusing Tehran of seeking to influence the 2024 election.

RTE.ie by RTE.ie

Iranian Hackers Target WhatsApp Accounts in U.S. Political Interference Effort

An Iranian hacking group targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden and Trump administrations, posing as tech support from companies like Microsoft and Google, Meta Platforms revealed. This cyberattack was part of broader Iranian efforts to interfere with U.S. elections, polarize voters, and oppose candidates unfavorable to Iran.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Meta Uncovers Iranian Hackers' Attempts to Breach WhatsApp Accounts of U.S. Officials

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has identified attempts by an Iranian hacker group, APT42, to breach WhatsApp accounts of U.S. officials from the Biden and Trump administrations. The hackers posed as technical support and targeted political, diplomatic, and business figures across several countries.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

US expected to charge Iranian hackers who targeted Trump campaign

The Justice Department is expected to soon announce criminal charges against the Iranian government-backed hackers who carried out a hack-and-leak operation targeting former President Donald Trump’s campaign, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Cable News Network by Cable News Network

Iranian Cyber Actors Target Biden Campaign with Stolen Trump Materials

Iranian cyber actors sent stolen materials from Donald Trump's campaign to Biden's re-election team to influence the November election. U.S. agencies accuse Iran of ongoing cyber operations targeting both current campaigns. Iran denies involvement, and responses from campaign representatives provide varying degrees of acknowledgment.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Voting machines: What you need to know

Voting machines have been at the center of a web of conspiracy theories that erupted after the 2020 election, with false claims that they were manipulated to steal the presidency from Donald Trump.

The Associated Press by The Associated Press

Chinese Hackers Exploit US Telecommunications

Chinese state-affiliated hackers accessed phone communications of U.S. political figures, including those connected to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, by infiltrating U.S. telecom infrastructure. The FBI and cybersecurity agencies are investigating these breaches, amidst concerns over national security and upcoming elections.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Political Figures' Calls

Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted phone call audio from several U.S. political figures, including a Trump campaign adviser. The FBI and U.S. Cybersecurity Agency are investigating unauthorized access linked to China. Hackers also targeted phones connected to Kamala Harris's Democratic campaign.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Oracle's Bid to Steer TikTok Amid National Security Concerns

The Trump administration plans a deal where Oracle and outside investors take control of TikTok's global operations, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake. The move aims to address national security concerns over data misuse. However, the terms are still under negotiation.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Federal Cuts Threaten Election Cybersecurity Initiatives

The Trump administration has slashed federal funding for two critical U.S. cybersecurity initiatives, raising concerns over the security of the nation's elections. The cuts impact the Center for Internet Security's work with state election officials, amid ongoing scrutiny of election security and misinformation efforts.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

CISA Loses Another Senior Exec

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has lost another senior leader: executive director Bridget Bean departed on Wednesday. Bean, who served as the de facto agency boss for five months …

Slashdot.org by BeauHD

Dems demand audit of CVE program as Federal funding remains uncertain

PLUS: Discord invite links may not be safe; Miscreants find new way to hide malicious JavaScript; and more! Infosec In Brief A pair of Congressional Democrats have demanded a review of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program amid uncertainties …

Theregister.com by Brandon Vigliarolo

Israel Says Iran Is Hacking Security Cameras for Spying

Plus: Ukrainian hackers reportedly knock out a key Russian internet provider, China’s Salt Typhoon hackers claim another victim, and the UK hits 23andMe with a hefty fine over its 2023 data breach.

Wired by Lily Hay Newman

Feds wise up and ban WhatsApp, might shift to Apple Messages

In a move to bolt the stable door, US House of Representatives staff must stop using WhatsApp, and switch to a more secure service like Apple's Messages.WhatsApp on an iPhoneIt may seem as if the government prefers to make its messages insecure, but really it…

AppleInsider by news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)

Terrible tales of opsec oversights: How cybercrooks get themselves caught

The silly mistakes to the flagrant failures They say that success breeds complacency, and complacency leads to failure. For cybercriminals, taking too many shortcuts when it comes to opsec delivers a little more than that. …<!--#include virtual='/data_centre/…

Theregister.com by Connor Jones

Android May Soon Warn You About Fake Cell Towers

Plus: Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump campaign emails, Chinese hackers still in US telecoms networks, and an abusive deepfake website plans an expansion.

Wired by Matt Burgess

Stalkerware firm gets scooped by SQL-slinging security snoop

Also, Swiss ransomware posture looks like its cheese, the CVE Program wants YOU, more sus checks and more Infosec In Brief A security researcher looking at samples of stalkerware discovered an SQL vulnerability that allowed him to steal a database of 62,000 u…

Theregister.com by Brandon Vigliarolo

A Marco Rubio Impostor is Using AI Voice To Call High-Level Officials

An impostor pretending to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted foreign ministers, a U.S. governor and a member of Congress by sending them voice and text messages that mimic Rubio's voice and writing style using AI-powered software, Washington Post rep…

Slashdot.org by msmash

The Columbia hack is a much bigger deal than Mamdani’s college application

On June 24th, Columbia University experienced an hourslong system-wide outage. Its internal email service went down. Students couldn't log in to the platform where professors post assignments and course materials. Library catalogs went offline. Zoom was unava…

The Verge by Elizabeth Lopatto

The Download: cybersecurity’s shaky alert system, and mobile IVF

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down Every day, billions of people trust digital systems to run everythin…

MIT Technology Review by Charlotte Jee

Someone hijacked Elmo's X account to post antisemitic rants

Anyone investigated Grok? Just sayin'… Someone hacked Elmo's X account on Sunday, making it appear as if the lovable Sesame Street monster with the habit of referring to themselves in the third-person spewed a series of now-removed antisemitic, racist, and an…

Theregister.com by Jessica Lyons

DOGE Denizen Marko Elez Leaked API Key for xAI

Marko Elez, a 25-year-old employee at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been granted access to sensitive databases at the U.S. Social Security Administration, the Treasury and Justice departments, and the Department of Homeland Secur…

Krebs on Security by BrianKrebs

CISA Cannot Drift: Will Sean Plankey Be The Captain To Lock The Wheel?

CISA faces a dangerous leadership gap as cyber threats escalate. Sean Plankey’s nomination offers focus and experience to secure America’s critical infrastructure.

Forbes by Emil Sayegh, Contributor, Emil Sayegh, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilsayegh/

Russia Is Cracking Down on End-to-End Encrypted Calls

Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and new facial recognition vans roam the UK.

Wired by Lily Hay Newman

FBI cyber cop: Salt Typhoon pwned 'nearly every American'

Plus millions of other people across 80+ countries China's Salt Typhoon cyberspies hoovered up information belonging to millions of people in the United States over the course of the years-long intrusion into telecommunications networks, according to a top FB…

Theregister.com by Jessica Lyons

ICE Has Spyware Now

Plus: An AI chatbot system is linked to a widespread hack, details emerge of a US plan to plant a spy device in North Korea, your job’s security training isn’t working, and more.

Wired by Matt Burgess, Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman

Study: The World’s Satellite Data Is Massively Vulnerable To Snooping

For many many years, experts have warned about massive longstanding flaws in Signaling System 7 (SS7, or Common Channel Signaling System 7), a series of protocols used by cellular networks hackers can exploit to track user location, dodge encryption, and even…

Techdirt by Karl Bode

TikTok Users Warned As ‘VIP Upgrade’ Attack Strikes

Experts warn TikTok users not to pay for a VIP Membership Upgrade as hackers strike. Here’s what you need to know about the latest scam.

Forbes by Davey Winder, Senior Contributor, Davey Winder, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/

Biden Admin Blessed UN Surveillance Treaty, Trump Admin Gets To Abuse It

The US attended the UN Cybercrime Treaty signing ceremony in Hanoi this weekend, where 72 countries signed on to a Russia-backed framework for global surveillance cooperation. Whether the US actually puts pen to paper (and all the reporting on this is kind of…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

A deepfake video of Nvidia’s CEO sent thousands of viewers to a crypto scam

Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference isn’t making many waves for gamer or PC hardware crowds this year, perhaps because it seems to be exclusively interested in boosting hardware for “AI” and data centers. So it’s almost ironic that a phony version of the keyno…

PCWorld by Michael Crider

How preppers plan to save us if the whole internet collapses

Recent outages have revealed how vulnerable the internet is, but there seems to be no official plan in the event of a catastrophic failure. Meet the team of hackers who are ready to jump into action

New Scientist by Matthew Sparkes

Trump Cybersecurity Policy Is Indistinguishable From A Foreign Attack

Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent much of the last year roo…

Techdirt by Karl Bode

Data breach at Chinese infosec firm reveals cyber-weapons and target list

PLUS: India’s tech services exports growing fast; South Korea puts the bite on TXT spam; NTT gets into autonomous vehicles; and more! Asia In Brief  Chinese infosec blog MXRN last week reported a data breach at a security company called Knownsec that has ties…

Theregister.com by Simon Sharwood

The age of AI-run cyberattacks has begun

Menu planning, therapy, essay writing, highly sophisticated global cyberattacks: People just keep coming up with innovative new uses for the latest AI chatbots.  An alarming new milestone was reached this week when the artificial intelligence company Anthropi…

Vox by Joshua Keating

FCC looks to torch Biden-era cyber rules sparked by Salt Typhoon mess

Regulator sides with telcos that claimed new cybersecurity duties were too ‘burdensome’ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote this week on whether to scrap Biden-era cybersecurity rules, enacted after the Salt Typhoon attacks came to light in …

Theregister.com by Connor Jones

Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice

Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta. In addition, the group's alleged leader, a 35-year-old Russian national named Oleg Evg…

Internet by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)

CISA won't attend infosec industry's biggest conference this year

But ex-CISA boss and new RSAC CEO Jen Easterly will be there exclusive  The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency won't attend the annual RSA Conference in March, an agency spokesperson confirmed to The Register.…

Theregister.com by Jessica Lyons

Maybe CISA should take its own advice about insider threats hmmm?

The call is coming from inside the house opinion Maybe everything is all about timing, like the time (this week) America's lead cyber-defense agency sounded the alarm on insider threats after it came to light that its senior official uploaded sensitive docume…

Theregister.com by Jessica Lyons

Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EU‑native

Just because you're paranoid about digital sovereignty doesn't mean they're not after you Opinion I'm an eighth-generation American, and let me tell you, I wouldn't trust my data, secrets, or services to a US company these days for love or money. Under our cu…

Theregister.com by Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

Infrastructure cyberattacks are suddenly in fashion. We can buck the trend

Don't be scared of the digital dark – learn how to keep the lights on Opinion Barely a month into 2026, electrical power infrastructure on two continents has tested positive for cyberattacks. One fell flat as attempts to infiltrate and disrupt the Polish dist…

Theregister.com by Rupert Goodwins

Federal ban on TP-Link routers shelved, but Texas fights on

Badged versions of TP-Link routers are supplied to US customers by more than 300 ISPs, making them the most widely used Wi-Fi routers in the country, found in millions of US homes. It therefore caused grave concern when security researchers at Microsoft fo…

9to5Mac by Ben Lovejoy

Cyberwarriors elevated to big leagues in US war with Iran

No more hiding in the server closet: Cyber ops mentioned alongside kinetic warfare as critical to conflict In what may be the most public acknowledgment of its cyber operations capabilities to date, the Pentagon has admitted that cyber soldiers are playing a …

Theregister.com by Brandon Vigliarolo

Data Centers Are Military Targets Now

With militaries increasingly relying on artificial intelligence, data centers have emerged as new targets for strikes. The post Data Centers Are Military Targets Now appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Sam Biddle

The White House App’s Propaganda Is The Least Alarming Thing About It

Call me crazy, but I don’t think an official government app should be loading executable code from a random person’s GitHub account. Or tracking your GPS location in the background. Or silently stripping privacy consent dialogs from every website you visit th…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

Iran cyber actors disrupting US water, energy facilities, FBI warns

Your PLCs aren't internet-connected, right? Right?! Iranian-affiliated actors have escalated intrusions targeting critical US water and energy facilities, in some cases disrupting operations, the FBI and American cyber defense agencies said on Tuesday.…

Theregister.com by Jessica Lyons

NIST gives up enriching most CVEs

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology announced on Wednesday a new policy regarding the US National Vulnerability Database [Read More]

Risky.biz by Catalin Cimpanu

Lawmakers Demand Answers as CISA Tries to Contain Data Leak

Lawmakers in both houses of Congress are demanding answers from the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) after KrebsOnSecurity reported this week that a CISA contractor intentionally published AWS GovCloud keys and a vast trove of other …

Krebs on Security by BrianKrebs

Trump Mobile data breach may affect far more than its own customers

As Rob mentioned on Friday, the Trump phone can't be found in the wild: the only models out there, as far as any outlet can see, were the units sent to nerds like me for review. But to make up for it, the company selling the things thought they'd do the Trump…

Boing Boing by Séamus Bellamy

Hackers leak MYPILLOW internal files...

A ransomware group leaked thousands of internal files from MyPillow two days after CEO Mike Lindell denied that a hack had taken place.

San.com by Mikael Thalen

How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Messages?

ICE investigators leaned on Signal communications to build their case against protesters. Take these steps to keep your chats safe. The post How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Messages? appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Nikita Mazurov

Microsoft Accelerates Post-Quantum Cryptography Shift to 2029

Microsoft on Tuesday said it's accelerating its quantum safe security roadmap, stating technology advances in quantum computing are making it essential to replace existing encryption standards sooner than previously expected. "Advances in quantum research an…

Internet by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)

Cybersecurity Mission Creep in the US

Interesting paper: “Cybersecurity Mission Creep.” Abstract: Cybersecurity is experiencing mission creep. Policymakers are casting more and more problems as issues of cybersecurity. So reframed, wildly different policy issues, from misinformation, to child soc…

Schneier.com by Bruce Schneier

World Cup Propels Surveillance To New Heights

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. It’s also the most surveilled World Cup ever. If you’re visiting or traveling arou…

Techdirt by Anne Toomey McKenna