All articles tagged with #hack
Originally Published 14 days ago — by BBC
Rainbow Six Siege servers were temporarily taken offline after an apparent hack that distributed millions of pounds worth of in-game currency to players, prompting Ubisoft to investigate and work on restoring the game while suspending its marketplace. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in online gaming security, especially during peak holiday periods.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Verge
Ubisoft shut down Rainbow Six Siege servers after hackers gained control, allowing them to ban users, send messages, unlock items, and distribute 2 billion R6 Credits worth approximately $13.33 million, with service still offline as Ubisoft works to resolve the issue.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Android Authority
A Reddit user discovered a simple URL trick to force-enable Gemini on Google Home devices, potentially unlocking full Gemini features, though results are inconsistent and may require multiple attempts and patience.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Daily Kos
A cartoon titled 'Orange is the new hack' appears to critique media paywalls and billionaire influence, emphasizing the importance of free access to truth and supporting independent journalism like Daily Kos.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
A major cybersecurity breach has compromised the federal court filing system, affecting sensitive legal data and raising concerns about outdated security measures, with suspected involvement of nation-state actors or criminal groups.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Cointelegraph
Brazil's central bank service provider, C&M, was hacked after an employee sold login credentials, resulting in the theft of approximately $140 million from six financial institutions. The hackers laundered a significant portion of the stolen funds through cryptocurrencies and Latin American exchanges. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities of centralized digital systems, especially as AI tools increase hacking risks, prompting a shift towards decentralized blockchain solutions for enhanced security.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Hackaday
A tech enthusiast successfully runs Windows 95 on a PlayStation 2 using emulation with Bochs, demonstrating the console's versatility despite hardware limitations, though with some functionality issues like mouse support and game compatibility.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
Hackers targeted a limited number of Washington Post journalists' email accounts in a suspected targeted cyberattack, prompting a reset of all employee credentials; the responsible party remains unknown, but the incident highlights ongoing risks to journalists from state-backed and criminal hackers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Gamer
Infinity Nikki, a new free-to-play gacha game, was hacked shortly after its launch, displaying a disturbing message urging players to commit suicide and promoting a Genshin Impact private server. The hack affected the game's website for about 30 minutes before being resolved by developer InFold Games. The Genshin Impact server owners denied involvement, and other InFold game sites were also impacted. Despite the incident, Infinity Nikki remains available on multiple platforms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Hacktivist group NullBulge claims to have leaked 1.2 terabytes of internal communications from Disney, criticizing the company's handling of artist contracts and AI. The breach, facilitated through Slack, exposed sensitive information about unreleased projects and internal discussions. Disney is investigating the incident, which highlights ongoing concerns about AI's impact on entertainment workers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Hacktivist group Nullbulge leaked over a terabyte of Disney's internal Slack data, including login credentials, code, and information on unreleased projects, to protest Disney's handling of artist contracts and use of AI. Disney is investigating the breach, which has exposed internal conversations and details about upcoming gaming collaborations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Disney is investigating a reported hack of its internal Slack channels by a group called Nullbulge, which claims to have accessed data from nearly 10,000 channels, including unreleased projects and sensitive information. The group targeted Disney over its handling of artist contracts, AI, and consumer relations, and has posted some of the stolen data online. The breach recalls the 2014 Sony Pictures hack.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
A hacking group named Nullbulge has leaked internal communications from Disney's Slack channels, including discussions about ad campaigns, studio technology, and unreleased projects. The group claims to have accessed the data through a compromised Disney manager's computer. Disney is investigating the breach, which has raised concerns about the company's handling of artist contracts and use of AI.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Disney is investigating a hack by the group Nullbulge, which claims to have leaked over 1 terabyte of data from Disney's internal Slack channels. The leaked data reportedly includes sensitive information about unreleased projects, corporate communications, and employee details. The incident is reminiscent of the significant Sony Pictures hack a decade ago.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin confirmed a hack resulting in the theft of 4,502.9 bitcoin, worth approximately $305 million, marking the eighth largest crypto theft in history. The company is investigating the breach, has implemented security measures, and assured customers that their deposits will be fully guaranteed.