Hackers going by the name Shadow Brokers said on Monday they will auction stolen surveillance tools they say were used by a cyber group linked to the US National Security Agency. To arouse interest in…
Tagged By Hacking
US to Renegotiate Arms Control Rule for Hacking Tools
The Obama administration plans to renegotiate portions of an international arms control arrangement so it’s simpler to export tools related to hacking and surveillance software, since those technologies are also used to secure computer networks,…
Judge Approves Settlement in Sony Pictures Hacking Case
A judge on Wednesday approved a multimillion dollar settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by former Sony Pictures Entertainment employees whose private information was stolen in a massive data breach. The US government blamed the…
Chinese National Admits Hacking US Defense Firms
A Chinese national pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from the hacking of trade secrets from US defense contractors, including plans for transport and fighter jets, officials said. Su Bin, 50, had been charged in…
‘Syrian Electronic Army’ Members Face Hacking Charges
US authorities Tuesday unveiled criminal charges against three members of the so-called “Syrian Electronic Army,” which gained notoriety for hacking into news media outlets and making bogus social media posts. The Justice Departments said criminal…
FBI Warns Automakers, Owners About Vehicle Hacking Risks
The FBI and US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a bulletin Thursday warning that motor vehicles are “increasingly vulnerable” to hacking. “The FBI and NHTSA are warning the general public and manufacturers –…