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9/18/2024

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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns

• FBI says Iran sent Joe Biden's presidential campaign info hacked from Donald Trump's campaign
  Iranian hackers reportedly sent unsolicited information stolen from Donald Trump's campaign to individuals associated with President Biden's campaign.
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• Iran attempted to pass hacked Trump campaign info to Biden campaign
  U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed that Iran attempted to share hacked information from Donald Trump's campaign with Biden's team, although there is no evidence of a response.
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• FBI says it has disrupted major Chinese hacking operation that threatened US critical infrastructure
  The FBI seized control of a network of hacked routers and devices linked to a major Chinese hacking operation that posed a threat to U.S. critical infrastructure.
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• X hacking spree fuels "$HACKED" crypto token pump-and-dump
  An ongoing hacking spree on the platform X has led to a successful pump-and-dump scheme involving the $HACKED Solana token, with users rushing to buy.
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• 'CH loves Trump': Hacked traffic sign in Chapel Hill catches drivers off guard
  A digital traffic sign in Chapel Hill was hacked to display a message endorsing Donald Trump, surprising passing drivers.
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• Hacker tried to give stolen Trump material to Biden campaign, U.S. says
  The FBI reported that an alleged hacker attempted to share stolen material from Trump’s campaign with individuals associated with Biden's campaign.
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• FBI says Iran sent hacked Trump info to Biden campaign
  Emails containing hacked information from the Trump campaign were sent to individuals associated with Biden's campaign in mid-2024, according to the FBI.
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• US says Iran sent info from Trump hack to Biden associates
  Iranian hackers distributed information stolen from Trump’s campaign to people linked to the Biden campaign, as confirmed by U.S. intelligence.
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• US FBI strikes second Chinese hacking group, director says
  The FBI has disrupted a second major Chinese hacking group, referred to as "Flax Typhoon," as part of ongoing efforts to counter cyber threats.
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• Chapel Hill drivers stunned by hacked NCDOT sign changed to 'CH loves Trump'
  Drivers in Chapel Hill were surprised when a digital traffic sign was hacked to display a pro-Trump message, creating a buzz on social media.
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• Claims of Hacked U.S. Voter Data Likely Misinformation, FBI Warns
  The FBI and CISA released a joint announcement warning that claims about hacked U.S. voter data are likely misinformation intended to create confusion.
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• Santa Cruz County account seemingly targeted in national social media hack
  The official Santa Cruz County X account appears to have been hacked during a wider trend of social media hacks affecting various organizations.
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• Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
  A report discusses how Israel has utilized communication devices, including pagers, for tracking and targeting enemies, highlighting the dark side of technology.
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• Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
  The FBI has disrupted a hacking operation linked to the Chinese government that targeted consumer devices and universities across the U.S.
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• British MPs and international organisations hacked on X
  Several accounts, including those of British MPs and the World Health Organization, were hacked, posting messages about their compromised status.
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• Police make arrests after hacking Ghost encrypted comms app
  An international police operation successfully penetrated an encrypted communications app used by organized criminals, leading to several arrests.
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• Sen. Cruz: Federal Government Has Lousy Track Record of Protecting Data From Cyberattacks
  In a Senate hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz criticized the federal government's effectiveness in safeguarding data against increasing cyberattacks.
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• Gang Got $75 Million for Cencora Hack in Largest Known Ransom
  A cybercriminal gang received $75 million in ransom after hacking Cencora Inc., marking one of the largest known extortion amounts in history.
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