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After the Capitol riot, ‘Stop the Steal’ organizer Ali Alexander was scrambling to hide his digital footprint

The 'Stop the Steal' founder's data was swept up in the breach of web hosting company Epik.

On Sep 20, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Epik CEO’s live video response to hacking incident descends into complete chaos

Rob Monster sparred with journalist and hackers and even asked Jesus to rebuke the demons in the room.

On Sep 17, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Anonymous’ hackers have a message for Texas abortion ‘snitch’ sites: We’re coming for you

Operation Jane is mobilizing the hactivist and pro-choice community.

On Sep 8, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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Security expert on TikTok tells you what to do if you are worried about the T-Mobile hack

This is the fifth such attack on T-Mobile data in four years.

On Aug 19, 2021 by Phil West

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Spyware used to monitor slain Washington Post journalist’s friends and family

The phone belonging to Khashoggi's fiancée was infected with Pegasus spyware just four days after his death.

On Jul 19, 2021 by Siobhan Ball

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The ‘Freedom Phone’ that far-right leaders are hawking is a cheap Chinese Android—and a security nightmare

The device is being touted by prominent conservatives as private and secure.

On Jul 15, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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‘You know you’re shaking things up when they come after you’: Hacker takes over top accounts on new pro-Trump app GETTR

The hacker says more vulnerabilities remain.

On Jul 5, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Exclusive: Hacker reveals smart meters are spilling secrets about the Texas snowstorm

Power companies won't disclose who was protected from blackouts—but smart meters may be leaking insights.

On Jun 24, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Man targeted by D.C. police for sharing hacked data speaks out

He says he was targeted because of how widespread his posts were shared.

On May 18, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Trump hotel purposely spiked prices to keep out QAnon supporters, hacked police data reveals

D.C. police say the hotel raised rates as a 'security tactic' ahead of a prominent date in QAnon lore.

On May 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Hacked police data reveal Boogaloo Boy ‘target’ list on eve of Biden inauguration

The Boogaloo boys had shared a map online with targets in D.C. dated for Jan. 19.

On May 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Colonial Pipeline pays $5 million to ransomware gang, report

The company reportedly sent 'DarkSide' a cryptocurrency payment hours after being infected.

On May 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Ransomware gang says D.C. police won’t pay $4 million demand, begins leaking files

Hackers leak alleged police data and screenshots of their failed negotiations.

On May 11, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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The largest fuel pipeline on the East Coast is being held for ransom by hackers from Russia

The company took several systems offline as a precautionary measure after being hit by ransomware.

On May 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Teen ‘mastermind’ behind massive Twitter hack agrees to 3-year prison deal

Authorities alleged that the 18-year-old was the 'mastermind' behind the massive hack and Bitcoin scheme.

On Mar 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich