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"A Hacker Got All My Texts For $16"

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard, written by Joseph Cox: I didn't expect it to be that quick. While I was on a Google Hangouts call with a colleague, the hacker sent me screenshots of my Bumble and Postmates accounts, which he had.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMar 15th, 2021

FCC advances plan to require blocking of spam texts from bogus numbers

Robotext plan approved after a year, but FCC still needs to adopt final rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | B4LLS) The Federal Communications Commission today released a plan to require mobile carriers to block a wide range.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 27th, 2022

GTA VI leak under investigation, with alleged arrest of hacker

The GTA VI leak this week culminated in a criminal investigation, though which the hacker has allegedly been caught. The GTA VI leak this week culminated in a criminal investigation, though which the hacker has allegedly been caught.Read More.....»»

Category: topSource:  venturebeatRelated NewsSep 25th, 2022

Report: UK authorities have arrested a teenager linked to GTA VI leak

If charges stick, arrest counts as fast turnaround for high-profile data breach. Enlarge / Artist's rendition of the recent arrest of a 17-year-old hacker in the UK. (credit: Rockstar Games) A Thursday night arrest of a 17-yea.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 24th, 2022

Rockstar Games hacker reportedly arrested following GTA 6 leak

City of London Police arrested a 17-year-old hacker from Oxfordshire reportedly responsible for the Rockstar Games hack and Grand Theft Auto 6 leak......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 23rd, 2022

2K warns users to beef up cyber security after support team gets hacked

2K Games is urging users to change their passwords after a hacker breached its support team and sent emails to certain players containing malicious links......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 21st, 2022

The Uber hack is an outrageous tale of a teen hacking for fun

Uber has disclosed that the notorious Lapsus$ hacking group is behind its latest data breach. The hacker, an 18-year-old, claims that he did it all for fun......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 21st, 2022

The alleged Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker is already under FBI investigation

The FBI is investigating the hacker who was allegedly behind the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks over the weekend, as well as a recent Uber security breach......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 20th, 2022

Warning over scam energy bill support messages

Emails and texts link to a fake Ofgem website where people's personal details are demanded......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsSep 20th, 2022

Uber says hacker group Lapsus$ behind cybersecurity incident

Uber has linked the cybersecurity incident it disclosed last week to hackers affiliated with the Lapsus$ gang, a group accused of numerous high-profile corporate data breaches. The company also said the attackers were able to download or access compa.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 19th, 2022

Lapsus$-linked hacker responsible for breach, Uber says

Uber said a hacker affiliated with the Lapsus$ hacking group was responsible for a cyber attack that last week forced the ride-hailing company to temporarily shut several internal communications......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 19th, 2022

Kiwi Farms has been breached; assume passwords and emails have been leaked

Harassment site is down for now after hacker gains access to admin account. (credit: xxdigipxx) The head of Kiwi Farms, the Internet forum best known for organizing harassment campaigns against trans and non-binary people, sai.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 19th, 2022

Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto VI leak came from “network intrusion”

Roughly 50 minutes of video confirms Vice City setting, Latina protagonist. Enlarge / Guns were not necessary for a hacker to steal and disseminate dozens of GTA VI videos. Rockstar confirmed Monday morning that it has suffer.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 19th, 2022

Early Grand Theft Auto 6 footage reportedly leaks after major Rockstar hack

Footage from an early build of Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly leaked online, as a potential hacker has shared 90 video clips from the game......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2022

Uber was breached to its core, purportedly by an 18-year-old. Here’s what’s known

“I announce I am a hacker and Uber has suffered a data breach,” intruder says on Slack. Enlarge / The Uber ride-sharing app is seen on a mobile phone. (credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Uber employees on Thur.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 18th, 2022

A teen hacked Uber and announced it in the company Slack. Employees thought it was a joke.

An 18-year-old hacker has taken responsibility for hacking Uber and the details are not looking good for the rideshare company. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) On Thursday night, Uber announced that it had.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022

Teenage Hacker Claims to Breach Uber, Security Researcher Says

The hacker alerted security researchers to the intrusion by using an internal account to comment on vulnerabilities on the company’s network. Uber said Thursday that it reached out to law enforcement after a hacker apparently breached i.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022

Uber hacker claims to have full control of company’s cloud-based servers

An Uber hacker who has gained access to a number of the company’s internal systems, including its Slack channels, claims to have full control of the company’s cloud-based servers and more. This includes the company’s servers on both Amazon Web.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022

Uber hacked, company assessing severity of losses

Uber says it is working with law enforcement to investigate a data hack that may have given a hacker widespread access to all of the firm's data and systems.This is not the first time that Uber has been hacked, but as yet it's not known to what exten.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022

Uber investigating hack on its computer systems

A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022

Uber investigating "cybersecurity incident" after hacker claims to access internal systems

Uber said Thursday that it was investigating a "cybersecurity incident" after a hacker shared evidence that they had breached the ride-hailing giant's computer systems with journalists and security researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsSep 16th, 2022