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8/21/2024
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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns
Iran-Trump Campaign Hack and Other Cybersecurity Incidents
Iranian Cyber Attacks Target Trump Campaign
- Iran Hacks Trump Campaign, Adding to Russia, China Cyberattacks: As the U.S. presidential election nears, Foreign Policy reports that cyber intrusions from Iran, Russia, and China have all targeted the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Read more
- Trump Attorney Targeted by Hackers: CNN reports that one of Donald Trump's attorneys, Lindsey Halligan, was a victim of a hacking attempt, raising security concerns. Read more
- U.S. Officials ‘Confident’ That Iran Hacked the Trump Campaign: WLIW-FM shares that U.S. intelligence agencies are confident Iran was behind the hack, despite denials from Tehran. Read more
Other Noteworthy Hacks and Cybersecurity News
- McDonald's Instagram Account Hacked in Cryptocurrency Scam: Several news outlets report that McDonald's Instagram account was compromised by hackers promoting a fake cryptocurrency tied to Grimace, causing significant financial losses. Read more
- Chipmaker Microchip Technology Faces Cyber Attack: The Register highlights that Microchip Technology, a U.S. semiconductor manufacturer, disclosed a significant breach that disrupted key operations. Read more
Global and Miscellaneous Hacking Incidents
- India’s Zee Media Website Hacked: The Business Standard reports that Bangladeshi hackers targeted Zee Media’s website in retaliation for its coverage of Bangladesh’s flood situation. Read more
- Halliburton Hacked: Houston Press reveals that oilfield services giant Halliburton faced a cyberattack that impacted its operations in Houston. Read more
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