Tag: hackers
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Hackers target Indian comedian Bharti Singh’s YouTube channel
Indian comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, Harsh, are dealing with a setback after their popular YouTube channel, ‘Bharti TV Network,’ was hacked. In a video, Harsh expressed sadness and frustration about the hack. The hackers not only took over their channel but also changed its name. This hack disrupted their plan to upload a…
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Massive data breach: 2.2 million Pakistani citizens’ personal information for sale online
According to a report from Geo News, the personal data of 2.2 million Pakistani citizens has been compromised and put up for sale online. This breach occurred when hackers gained unauthorised access to a private company-made database that is utilised by hundreds of restaurants.
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Hackers put 200 million Twitter users’ private information for sale on dark web
According to Privacy Affairs’ security researchers, who confirmed the database that’s currently posted on a hacker forum, this most recent data dump contains account names, handles, creation dates, follower counts, and email addresses.
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How to identify and protect your mobile from cyber attacks
Smartphones are ideal targets for hackers as they contain so much personal information all in one place, from email and phone contacts to banking and social media details. This information can be used by hackers to steal identities, sell them on the dark web, and perform a variety of other cybercrimes. Cybercriminals are always refining their…
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Apple warns of security flaw that lets hackers take full control of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks
To protect against two security loopholes that might let hackers take full access to a user’s iPhone, iPad, or Mac, Apple owners have been warned to update their products immediately. Apple stated that there are solid reports suggesting that hackers have already been taking advantage of the flaws in both cases to attack users. According…
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Crypto heist: Hackers steal $100 million from Harmony blockchain bridge
A blockchain bridge titled Harmony, which helps in transferring cryptocurrency tokens between each other, recently disclosed that $100 million in digital currency was stolen on Thursday morning from its Horizon bridge. Harmony revealed that its Horizon Ethereum Bridge was a victim of a “malicious attack” in a blog post outlining the incident. Harmony said that…
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Facebook locks accounts that have not activated ‘Facebook Protect’
Facebook has decided to lock Facebook accounts that did not activate the ‘Facebook Protect’ feature. Facebook has sent e-mails to all its users, however, many of them did not respond to it. Many users have received e-mails with the subject, “Your account requires advanced security from Facebook Protect.” In the e-mail, Facebook sent a link…
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Police arrest four ATM hackers, including a couple
The Punjab police arrested four people, including a couple, for hacking into an ATM in Jhelum’s Dina. According to reports, the police were able to arrest the suspects with the help of CCTV camera footage. A case has also been filed. The hackers would use a skimming device to hack into the machine and record…