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China hack targeted senior congressional Democrats
Chinese hackers also targeted cell phones belonging to senior Democratic officials in addition to former President Trump, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and people in the Harris campaign, The Associated ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
China’s Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump, Vance, Harris campaign potential targets of China-backed hackers
Federal authorities believe China-backed cybercriminals may have tried to tap into phones or networks used by Trump, Vance and Harris campaign staff, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
FBI investigates claims China tried to hack Donald Trump’s phone
Probe follows reports Republican presidential candidate and running mate JD Vance were targetedBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
US points finger at China amid reports of Trump, Vance phone hacks
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are investigating alleged hacks by Chinese-affiliated actors amid multiple media reports that former President Trump's and ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Latest news on China's efforts to hack Trump, Vance and Harris campaign
Federal officials say China-backed cybercriminals may be behind efforts to hack phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The hackers may have also ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets
Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Microsoft urges Trump to ‘push harder’ against Russia and China hacks
Big Tech group’s president calls on new US administration to take tougher approach on state-sponsored cyber attacksWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election
A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?World - Financial Times - October 26 -
Musk’s X to undershoot revenue goals from political advertising
Social media platform has raised a fraction of $100mn target and mainly from Trump and RepublicansWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Europe’s fiscal tug of war
Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovationWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks
Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edgeWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election
A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked
Plus: The worst telecom hack in US history rolls on, iPhones are harder to break into, and more of the week’s top security news.Tech - Wired - 17 hours ago -
100 Million People Involved in UnitedHealth Hack
The scale of the hack makes it the worst healthcare data breach in the country.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
EssilorLuxottica backs Del Vecchio as hacking probe escalates
Heir to eyewear giant is one of dozens under investigation by Milanese authoritiesWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids
Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.Tech - Wired - November 13 -
Former Disney worker allegedly hacked menus, changed peanut allergy info
Former Disney World employee Michael Scheuer is accused of changing allergen information for some menu items that could have been deadly to those with peanut allergies.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Nintendo's Alarmo Has Already Been Hacked To Include Cat Pictures
Earlier this month, Nintendo announced and released Alarmo , an alarm clock themed with sounds and pictures from some of the company's fan-favorite video game franchises. And while only Nintendo ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to Wingdings
Plus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy.Tech - Wired - November 2 -
Rubio says Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies is a "very serious situation"
Sen. Marco Rubio, who is on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that as "time goes on, we're going to learn more" about Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Inside the Massive Crime Industry That’s Hacking Billion-Dollar Companies
When you download a piece of pirated software, you might also be getting a piece of infostealer malware, and entering a highly complex hacking ecosystem that’s fueling some of the biggest breaches ...Tech - Wired - November 4 -
Man Arrested for Snowflake Hacking Spree Faces US Extradition
Alexander “Connor” Moucka was arrested this week by Canadian authorities for allegedly carrying out a series of hacks that targeted Snowflake’s cloud customers. His next stop may be a US jail.Tech - Wired - November 5 -
What Is ‘Skiplagging?’ Meet the Man Unearthing Cheap Travel Hacks.
Aktarer Zaman is the founder of a controversial website that unearths airfare hacks, most notably skipping the last leg of a flight for a cheaper price.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
FBI probe into Chinese hacking finds 'broad and significant' espionage campaign
The U.S. government's ongoing probe into China-backed actors' attempts to hack into U.S. telecommunications infrastructure revealed a "broad and significant" espionage campaign targeted at those in ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Emerging Details of Chinese Hack Leave U.S. Officials Increasingly Concerned
Leaders of the big telecommunications companies were summoned to the White House to discuss strategies for overhauling the security of the nation’s telecommunications networks amid growing alarm at ...Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
US investigating Chinese attempts to hack cellphones used by Trump and Vance, sources tell AP
US investigating Chinese attempts to hack cellphones used by Trump and Vance, sources tell APTech - ABC News - October 25 -
We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement
While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Fired Disney employee hacked menu to falsely show foods as peanut allergy safe, lawsuit claims
A disgruntled former Disney employee is being accused of hacking into menu-creating software used by the company's restaurants to falsely indicate that certain food items did not contain peanuts.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Election fact check: How voting machines work and why they're hard to hack
While election officials use technology for voter registration, tallying and in some cases vote-casting, the system is largely centered around paper ballots.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
Sen. Marco Rubio says Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies is "very serious"
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who is on the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as "time goes on, we're going to learn more" about Chinese hacking of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage
California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Valuations at Musk’s SpaceX and xAI set to soar in new deals
Billionaire’s rocket builder plots huge share sale while AI start-up closes in on $5bn funding roundBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
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Mexico's president says government is investigating reported ransomware hack of legal affairs office
Mexico’s president says the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack of her administration's legal affairs office after what appeared to be samples of personal information from a ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago
