If your bank account has been hacked, you should contact your bank immediately, change your bank account’s password and place a freeze on your credit report. Because your savings are on the line, you must act quickly when you learn your bank account has been hacked. Read more to learn the common signs of a hacked bank account and what you should do if someone hacks into your bank account.

On July 24, 2024, hacktivist entity USDoD claimed on English-language cybercrime forum BreachForums to have leaked CrowdStrike’s “entire threat actor list.”1 The actor also alleged that they had obtained CrowdStrike’s “entire IOC list” and would release it “soon.” In the announcement, USDoD provided a link to download the alleged threat actor list and provided a sample of data fields, likely in an effort to substantiate their claims.

You might think that a threat actor only having your phone number isn’t dangerous, but it can be, which is why it’s important to learn what hackers can do with it. With just your phone number, hackers can send you phishing texts and calls, flood your phone with spam calls, spoof your phone number, swap your SIM card and even steal your personal information. Continue reading to learn more about what hackers can do with your phone number and tips for keeping yourself safe.

If you click on a malicious link, also known as a phishing link, there is a possibility that you’ll get hacked. This is because clicking on a phishing link could immediately cause malware to download on your device. Alternatively, clicking on a link can direct you to a dangerous phishing website where you’re prompted to enter your personal information. Continue reading to learn more about how clicking a link can lead to getting hacked and how to avoid clicking on these malicious links.

In a recent security disclosure, Microsoft has warned more of its clients that Russian hackers have accessed emails exchanged between them and the company. This breach, attributed to the notorious "Midnight Blizzard" hacking group, has raised significant concerns about the security of communications with Microsoft.

In a recent development that has raised concerns across the education sector, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has confirmed a significant data breach involving student information. The breach, linked to a hack of the district’s Snowflake account, has exposed sensitive data pertaining to students and employees enrolled in the sprawling district. Snowflake is a cloud database platform used by companies worldwide to store their data.

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My hacker story does not paint me in the best light, and it is not intended to. I am a firm believer in sharing one's mistakes and being open to learning from them. My incident taught me so much, and many years later, I am still benefiting from the learning opportunities. As the wise quote goes, "We have met the enemy, and they are us" — a sentiment that perfectly sums up my experience.