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10/7/2024

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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns

"Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked"

• American Water Works, a utility that supplies drinking water to 14 million people, reported that its systems were compromised in a cyberattack.
• The company is currently investigating the breach to assess the full impact on its operations and customer data.
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"AT&T, Verizon reportedly hacked to target US govt wiretapping platform"

• A Chinese hacking group named Salt Typhoon reportedly breached major U.S. telecom providers like Verizon and AT&T, compromising government wiretapping platforms.
• The hack exposed vulnerabilities in the systems used for criminal investigations.
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"Mega hack shuts down Putin's online state media"

• A large-scale cyberattack took down key Russian state media websites on Vladimir Putin’s birthday, with the Kremlin reporting efforts to determine who was responsible.
• The hack targeted critical infrastructure, causing significant disruption.
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"LEGO's website hacked to push cryptocurrency scam"

• Hackers briefly took over LEGO’s official website to promote a cryptocurrency scam involving a fake Lego token.
• The scam used Ethereum to dupe unsuspecting users before being shut down by LEGO’s cybersecurity team.
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"Chinese Threat Group Hacked Major US Telecom Companies"

• The hacking group Salt Typhoon, suspected to be linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, has infiltrated the systems of major U.S. telecom companies.
• The hack raises concerns over national security as sensitive wiretap data was compromised.
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"5 Things To Know On The 'Salt Typhoon' ISP Hack"

• A detailed report on the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign that targeted Verizon and AT&T, revealing vulnerabilities in internet service provider (ISP) networks.
• The hack is part of a broader cyber espionage campaign linked to Chinese state actors.
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"China's Salt Typhoon Hacks AT&T and Verizon, Accessing Wiretap Data, Report"

• Salt Typhoon hackers accessed U.S. telecom networks, targeting sensitive government wiretapping systems in an apparent counter-espionage operation.
• The breach is seen as a strategic move by China to access critical surveillance data.
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"Has Your Google Pay Wallet Been Hacked?"

• Google reassured users that no data compromise occurred following reports of unauthorized transactions on Google Pay accounts.
• The incident highlights the increasing concerns over digital wallet security.
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"Check your Gmail and Facebook account now - thousands confirm they've been hacked"

• Action Fraud warns of a growing number of email and social media account hacks, urging users to secure their accounts and be vigilant of suspicious activity.
• Thousands of users have reported being victims of account breaches in recent weeks.
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"China's Salt Typhoon Hacked AT&T, Verizon: Report"

• The Chinese-linked hacking group Salt Typhoon is accused of breaching U.S. telecom networks, accessing wiretap data, and compromising sensitive information.
• The U.S. government is investigating the extent of the breach and its implications for national security.
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