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Russian hackers trying to hack NATO
Published in News
Thursday, 31 March 2022 12:56

Russian hackers trying to hack NATO


Some eastern European governments also targeted

Russian hackers have attempted to penetrate the networks of NATO and the militaries of some eastern European countries.

Russian hackers scanning US energy companies
Published in News
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 12:29

Russian hackers scanning US energy companies


FBI rather concerned

The untouchables have warned that Russian hackers have been scanning the systems of energy companies and other critical infrastructure in the United States.

Russian newspaper accidently reports truth, blames hackers
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We are sorry this will not happen again

Russian media has apologised for publishing an accurate death toll from the Ukraine war and blamed hackers for the mistake.

Ukraine’s “Dads Army” of hackers targets Belarus
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Draws up a list of targets

Ukraine's "IT army" of volunteer hackers announced a new set of targets including the Belarusian railway network and Russia's homegrown satellite-based navigation system, GLONASS.

Nvidia strikes back at hackers
Published in News
Tuesday, 01 March 2022 12:09

Nvidia strikes back at hackers


South American extortion group suffers from vengeance

A group of hackers who thought they would take on the chipmaker named after a Roman vengeance demon, Nvidia might have bitten off more than they could chew.

Hackers can mimic iPhone reboots and keep iOS malware installed
Published in Mobiles


If only there was a phone with good security

The Tame Apple Press is reeling after a security firm announced it was possible to block and simulate an iOS restart operation.

Army of Hackers keep Kim Jong Un in power
Published in News
Thursday, 23 December 2021 11:17

Army of Hackers keep Kim Jong Un in power


Apple fanboy needs protection from real computer experts

Apple fanboy Kim Jong Un depends on state hackers, whose cybercrimes finance his nuclear arms programmes and prop up the economy.

Hackers don't bother brute-forcing long passwords
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Time for longer sentences 

According to data collected by Microsoft's network of honeypot servers, most brute-force attackers primarily attempt to guess short passwords.

Hackers make merry with Apple’s “security.”
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But don’t worry Google saves fanboys

Google researchers caught hackers targeting users in Hong Kong exploiting vulnerabilities in Apple's Mac operating system.

Iran’s petrol stations shut by hackers
Published in News
Thursday, 28 October 2021 11:32

Iran’s petrol stations shut by hackers

I
t is supposed to inspire revolt  

Iran's president said that a cyberattack which paralysed every petrol station in the Islamic Republic was designed to get "people angry by creating disorder and disruption".