Hackers are sharing more private information after hacking a Virginia public school system's computer system.
Several hundred Fairfax County Public Schools employees' names and Social Security numbers are now floating around the dark web.
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The hackers released more private information Friday, and this time it's much more dangerous to FCPS employees, a cybersecurity expert said.
One of the newly leaked documents is a spreadsheet from 2014 listing several hundreds of employees' names, Social Security numbers and a few details about their health insurance.
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Robinhood Reports Potential Hacking Incident | PYMNTS.com
The wire service said a Robinhood statement indicated that the company's internal systems were not compromised and that they are "actively working with those impacted to secure their accounts."
Bloomberg News on Friday reported that a number of Robinhood customers had their accounts taken over in recent weeks, and they were unable to reach anyone at the company as the intruders liquidated positions and stole the proceeds.
Bloomberg quoted several Robinhood account-holders who said they sought help from the brokerage, only to receive a response that stated: "We understand the sensitivity of your situation and will be escalating the matter to our fraud investigations team. Please be aware that this process may take a few weeks, and the team working on your case won't be able to provide constant updates."
Steve Scully has history of blaming 'hackers' for posts made on his Twitter account |
Steve Scully believes Anthony Scaramucci's tweet was a result of a hack; reaction and analysis from media reporter for The Hill Joe Concha.
Presidential debate moderator Steve Scully claimed through a statement by C-SPAN Friday that he believed his Twitter account was "hacked" after a tweet showing him reaching out to outspoken Trump foe Anthony Scaramucci went viral Thursday night.
However, resurfaced tweets show that Scully has a history of blaming hackers for his social media posts.
Hackers Eye Their Next Targets, From Schools to Cars - WSJ
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So hackers aren't slowing down—they're becoming more savvy. But how can you tell if your information has been compromised, and what are the next steps you should take if you suspect one of your accounts has been hacked?
"I think we are inundated with so much information that sometimes we become numb to the fear, uncertainty, and doubt," Tiffany Franklin, manager of cybersecurity education for the Denver-based network security company Optiv, tells Popular Mechanics. "It's not that we need to be fearful of cybercriminals, per se, but we need to understand the risks and better educate ourselves."
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The maker of a "smart" male chastity device has recommended using a screwdriver to break it open after warnings it can be locked remotely by hackers.
The Bluetooth-controlled Cellmate device can only be unlocked via an app. Its manufacturer, the Chinese company Qiui, issued a video titled "When nothing else works", showing the screwdriver fix.
It follows a warning from researchers that the Cellmate, which clamps a metal ring around the genitals, is vulnerable to being exploited by hackers who could lock them en masse, potentially trapping thousands of users.
Hackers post stolen information from Fairfax school district - The Washington Post
The letter did not specify the nature of the data that was stolen or how much was taken. Ransomware is software used to steal and then threaten publication of data or block access unless a ransom is paid.
"We deeply regret that this has occurred and are committed to supporting you," Superintendent Scott Brabrand wrote in the Friday letter to the school district community. "We are working around the clock to identify the information that was taken and will notify impacted individuals as appropriate."
Hackers Discover 55 Apple Vulnerabilities, Awarded Nearly $300,000 in Bounties [Updated] -
A group of hackers has been awarded nearly $300,000 by Apple for discovering 55 vulnerabilities in the company's systems.
Sam Curry, Brett Buerhaus, Ben Sadeghipour, Samuel Erb, and Tanner Barnes spent three months hacking Apple platforms and services to discover a range of weaknesses. The 55 vulnerabilities the team discovered were of varying severity, with some being critical.
Apple apparently was swift to address the majority of the vulnerabilities, with some being resolved in as little as a few hours.
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