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10/8/2024

"America's largest water utility hacked as US infrastructure targeted"

American Water Works, the largest water utility in the U.S., confirmed a cyberattack amid growing concerns over infrastructure vulnerabilities, reportedly linked to China.
The hack was intended to incite public panic and disrupt services across 14 million customers.
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"AI Companion Site Hacked, Data Reveals Users Trying To Simulate Child Abuse"

Disturbing data was exposed from a hack on Muah.ai, revealing that some users were attempting to create AI-generated content related to child abuse.
The platform is now under scrutiny for the kinds of interactions it allows.
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"Credit monitoring and supply chain risk company hacked"

CreditRiskMonitor, a credit monitoring and risk analysis firm, was hacked, but no group has claimed responsibility for the breach as of yet.
Investigators are still piecing together how the hack occurred and its potential impacts on clients.
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"Millions of Vehicles Could Be Hacked and Tracked Thanks to a Simple Website Bug"

A small group of hackers revealed a flaw in a vehicle tracking website that could potentially be used to track and hack millions of vehicles.
The discovery highlights the vulnerability of connected car technologies.
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"Verizon, AT&T, Lumen among telcos hacked by Chinese group: Reports"

Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon infiltrated multiple U.S. telecom providers, raising national security concerns due to potential espionage and data theft.
This is part of a larger campaign targeting U.S. communication infrastructure.
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"AT&T And Verizon Were Allegedly Hacked By A Chinese Hacking Group, And The Breach..."

Allegations have surfaced that AT&T and Verizon were hacked by the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon, exposing major security flaws in their systems.
The breach has triggered investigations to assess the full extent of the damage.
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"Why Tho? Is my friend really hawking Bitcoin on Facebook, or has she been hacked?"

A humorous yet concerning investigation into whether a Facebook account has been hacked after it started promoting Bitcoin scams.
The article emphasizes common signs of a compromised social media account.
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"All it takes is one click, and your social media account can be hacked"

A resident in Frazier Park fell victim to a Facebook hack, leading to a $1500 scam. The article provides tips from the local sheriff’s office on how to prevent similar hacks.
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Vermilion Parish Schools Hacked; Outside Expert Hired to Investigate

Vermilion Parish schools have become victims of a cyberattack, prompting an ongoing investigation.
An outside cybersecurity expert has been brought in to assess the breach and its potential impacts.
Discover how the school system is responding to secure its data and restore operations.
Read more: Vermilion Parish Schools Cyberattack

National Security Agency Investigates Chinese Hack of 3 Telecommunications Companies

The NSA is investigating a cyberattack on three U.S. telecom companies, allegedly linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers.
Learn more about the hacking methods believed to be used by the malicious actors involved.
Insights into the NSA's ongoing investigation to mitigate damage and secure critical infrastructure.
Read more: NSA Investigates Chinese Telecom Hack

'Chinese Hacking Threat': A Farce of U.S. Smear Tactics Against China

Global Times counters allegations of Chinese state-sponsored hacking, accusing the U.S. of leading smear campaigns.
The article references the 2013 PRISM scandal, accusing the U.S. of being the largest "hacker empire."
Explore the geopolitical implications of these hacking accusations between the U.S. and China.
Read more: Chinese Hacking Threat Response