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10/8/2024

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Recent Hacking Incidents and Cybersecurity Concerns

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

"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.
• Link to article

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

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