hackers
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‘Cyber Terrorist’ Teen Who Hacked CIA Director John Brennan Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison
A British teenager who gained notoriety for hacking a number of high profile United States government employees including former CIA director John Brennan and former director of intelligence James Clapper was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.
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What About The Hackers? The Security Risks Of Autonomous And Connected Cars
Following the tragic death of a woman in Arizona who was struck by a self-driving Uber in autonomous mode, questions have arisen over the other risks of connected cars. In particular, hacking. But what are the risks, really? And what needs to be done to minimise them?
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US Officials Say Russia Hacked Pyeongchang Olympics, Tried To Pin It On North Korea
US officials, albeit ones speaking under the cover of anonymity, are accusing the Russian military of participating in a cyber attack on the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and then attempting to blame it on North Korea, the Washington Post reported.
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Cryptojackers Strike Again, Hitting Thousands Of Sites Including US And UK Government Pages
Thousands of websites including ones run by the US and UK governments secretly hijacked browsers to mine cryptocurrency thanks to a compromised plugin.