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• Hackers access millions of 23andMe customer profiles Play Video

  December 6, 2023 11:33 AM

  NEW YORK - Genetic testing firm 23andMe says hackers have accessed nearly seven million customer profiles. In some cases that includes users’ ancestry reports, zip codes, and birth years. The company's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission said roughly 14 thousand of the company's user accounts were... more »

• iPhone users urged to update their devices immediately

  September 14, 2021 8:44 AM

  Individuals with iPads and iPhones are encouraged to update their devices as soon as they can. Apple, on Monday, updated its software for iPhones in response to a vulnerability that experts believe has been exploited by surveillance software, CNN reports . The news outlet reports that information from... more »

• Hacker targeting T-Mobile claims to have obtained data of 100 million people

  August 17, 2021 9:03 AM

  BELLEVUE, Washington - One of the most popular telecommunications companies in the U.S. confirmed Monday that an unauthorized party gained access to its data. According to Wired , T-Mobile was targeted by a hacker who used the dark web as a platform to announce they'd gotten their hands on... more »

• Hackers target multi-billion dollar firm in ransomware attack

  August 12, 2021 8:19 AM

  DUBLIN, Ireland - One of the world's wealthiest companies has been targeted by cybercriminals in a ransomware attack, CNN reports. An Irish-based multinational company called Accenture that's worth about $44.33 billion confirmed Wednesday that it is dealing with a cybersecurity incident. A group of criminals known as the... more »

• Federal officials recover millions in ransom funds Colonial Pipeline paid to hackers

  June 8, 2021 9:40 AM

  The U.S. Justice Department announced the successful seizure of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency Colonial Pipeline paid to a group of cyber criminals who hacked into the company via a ransomware attack last month, ABC News reports. The announcement was made Monday, stating that the funds were recovered after... more »

• FBI asked to investigate 'unauthorized access' of Washington DC police server

  April 27, 2021 11:04 AM

  WASHINGTON DC - As cybercriminals continue to ramp up attacks on large organizations across the U.S., Washington D.C.'s police department says it is the victim of an alleged ransomware attack and that sensitive information may have been breached, according to a National Public Radio report. The news outlet says... more »

• International Data Privacy Day encourages users to protect personal information

  January 28, 2021 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Thursday, Jan. 28 marks International Data Privacy Day, which is a time when citizens around the world are reminded to keep their personal information secure. Experts recommend doing this by creating strong and unique passwords, only connecting to known WiFi networks, and remaining vigilant against suspicious emails.... more »

• Microsoft eliminates extensive hacking operation, calling it a possible threat to 2020 election

  October 12, 2020 10:14 AM

  Microsoft took down a massive hacking operation that it believes had the ability to indirectly impact election infrastructure if allowed to continue, CNN reports. Microsoft announced Monday that an extensive malware network called Trickbot was being used by criminals to launch cyberattacks. According to CNN, Microsoft secured a... more »

• Scam Alert: Think twice before sharing your graduation photos on social media

  April 16, 2020 8:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Better Business Bureau of Baton Rouge is warning high school seniors to be careful about how much information they share online. In a Wednesday afternoon press release, the Bureau explained that while sharing graduation pictures online can be fun, it may also leave the graduate... more »

• Multiple NFL teams attacked by hackers on social media

  January 28, 2020 6:49 AM

  A group of hackers targeted a total of 15 NFL teams on social media and took control of their Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. The BBC reports that the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the two teams who are scheduled to face off in Sunday's Super Bowl,... more »

• Experts say same virus used in November's state hack may be culprit of NOLA cyberattack

  December 18, 2019 7:32 AM

  NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans officials have yet to reveal extensive details on the cyberattack that crippled the city’s government last Friday. But according to The Advocate , cybersleuths say they've identified the bug that was most likely used to disable state computers. They say it’s Ryuk, a... more »

• Governor declares state of emergency in wake of cyberattack Play Video

  November 22, 2019 2:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in the wake of a ransomware attack earlier this week. The declaration will allow agencies to take actions such as waiving fees and fines. The governor's office says the declaration specifically allows the heads of the... more »

• More than 10 million Android devices infected with Chinese malware

  July 7, 2016 9:54 AM

  Cyber security experts report that more than 10 million devices running the world’s most popular smartphone operating system are infected with malware created by a Chinese cybercriminals. Researchers say the malware, called HummingBad, has generated more than $300,000 a month in “fraudulent ad revenue” for the Chinese hacker group... more »

• Hacked Texas construction signs call Donald Trump a lizard

  May 31, 2016 2:51 PM

  DALLAS - Electronic construction signs in the Dallas area appear to have been hacked, displaying messages calling Donald Trump a reptile and imploring early morning commuters to take a day off work. The portable signs along Interstate 30 and elsewhere flashed messages early Tuesday including, "Donald Trump is a... more »