Today's Hacked!

How Russia's Spies Hacked the Entire Nation of Georgia

• Comprehensive espionage: Russian spies conducted a widespread hacking campaign targeting Georgia’s government and major companies.
• Years-long campaign: The espionage effort lasted from 2017 to 2020, with sensitive government and corporate data compromised.
• Geopolitical tension: The breach raises significant concerns about cybersecurity and international relations in the region. Read more

Oakland County Man Thought He’d Been Hacked, Actually Won $200,000 Lottery Prize

• Lottery shock: A 78-year-old Oakland County man initially believed he had been hacked when he was notified of his $200,000 lottery win.
• Unexpected surprise: After verifying the email, he realized he had actually won the prize.
• Life-changing event: The win came as a major surprise, especially after the initial fear of being hacked. Read more

Internet Archive Hacked Again During Service Restoration Efforts

• Ongoing cyberattacks: The Internet Archive was hacked again while trying to restore services affected by previous cyberattacks.
• Email breach: The recent attack involved a breach of email systems, further complicating recovery efforts.
• Impact on users: This latest breach affects the service's mission of providing universal access to knowledge. Read more

Plastic Surgery Patient Sues Practice Over Hacked Data, Photos

• Data breach lawsuit: A patient filed a lawsuit against a Long Island plastic surgery practice after personal data and photos were exposed in a cyberattack.
• Lack of protection: The lawsuit claims that the practice lacked basic cybersecurity protections, leading to the breach.
• Sensitive data at risk: Over 160,000 individuals' private information was compromised in the attack. Read more

Western Firm Hacked by North Korean Cybercriminal Hired as Remote IT Worker

• Severe hacking incident: A western company was hacked after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT worker.
• Hiring risks: The breach highlights the potential dangers of outsourcing to unauthorized or unchecked personnel.
• Corporate data stolen: The hacker gained access to sensitive company data during their employment. Read more

Hackers Steal Information from 31 Million Internet Archive Users

• Major breach: Hackers targeted the Internet Archive, stealing information from 31 million users.
• Mission impacted: The attack jeopardizes the Archive's goal of providing universal access to information and knowledge.
• Restoration efforts: The platform is working to restore services while addressing the data breach. Read more

U.S. Unsure if Top-Secret Israel Attack Plans Were Leaked or Hacked

• Investigation launched: U.S. authorities are investigating whether top-secret Israeli attack plans were leaked or hacked.
• National security risk: The incident raises concerns about the security of military and strategic data.
• Potential leak: The Department of Defense is working to prevent future breaches and secure sensitive information. Read more

Redbox Kiosks Hacked, Exposing Customer Data

• Redbox machine hacked: A programmer claimed to have hacked an old Redbox machine, gaining access to customer data.
• Information exposed: The hack exposed names and other sensitive customer information stored in the machine.
• Vulnerabilities in kiosks: The incident highlights potential weaknesses in outdated kiosk systems. Read more

Over 6,000 WordPress Sites Hacked to Install Plugins Pushing Infostealers

• Mass WordPress hack: Over 6,000 WordPress websites were hacked to install malicious plugins.
• Infostealing malware: The plugins pushed updates containing malware designed to steal information from site visitors.
• Website security risks: The breach underscores the importance of securing WordPress sites from plugin vulnerabilities. Read more

Juventus Deny Arda Güler Signing After X Account Hacked

• Social media breach: Juventus’ X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, posting a fake announcement about signing Real Madrid’s Arda Güler.
• Fans confused: The fake post shocked fans before the club confirmed that their account had been compromised.
• Social media security: The incident demonstrates the ongoing threat of hacks to high-profile social media accounts. Read more