Security Brief: Hacks and More Hacks

Security Brief: Hacks and More Hacks

The main events of the week between January 18 – January 24

Twitter Account of Donald Trump Hacked

Twitter Account of Donald Trump Hacked

The business magnate says they're looking for the perpetrators

Rustle League Hackers Take Over Anonymous Twitter Account

Rustle League Hackers Take Over Anonymous Twitter Account

@Anon_CentralNF has been hijacked by anti-Anonymous hackers

Jeep’s Twitter Account Hacked, DJ Blamed

Jeep’s Twitter Account Hacked, DJ Blamed

The same hacker is believed to have hijacked Burger King's Twitter account

Twitter Hacks Have Become “Cool,” MTV Pulls Prank to Promote BET

Twitter Hacks Have Become “Cool,” MTV Pulls Prank to Promote BET

Their followers didn't find the hoax too amusing

Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Threatens to “Kill” Those Who Hacked His Twitter Account

Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson Threatens to “Kill” Those Who Hacked His Twitter Account

The compromised account was used to advertise shady weight loss products

Burger King Twitter Account Hacked, McDonald’s Says It Has Nothing to Do with It

Burger King Twitter Account Hacked, McDonald’s Says It Has Nothing to Do with It

Anonymous hackers have taken credit for the breach

Cryptome Email, Website and Twitter Account Hacked

Cryptome Email, Website and Twitter Account Hacked

The repository's representatives say this was expected

Sky News Arabia Twitter and Facebook Accounts Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

Sky News Arabia Twitter and Facebook Accounts Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

The hackers published a video to show they were in control of the accounts

Cybercriminals Might Abuse the Data Stolen from Twitter, Experts Warn

Cybercriminals Might Abuse the Data Stolen from Twitter, Experts Warn

Sophos has published a useful advisory on the subject

Twitter: This Hack Was Not the Work of Amateurs

Twitter: This Hack Was Not the Work of Amateurs

The company's representatives say they can't speculate on the origins of the attack

Employee “Hacks” HMV’s Twitter Account in Protest Against Layoffs (Updated)

Employee “Hacks” HMV’s Twitter Account in Protest Against Layoffs (Updated)

The disgruntled staffer called it a "mass execution"

Twitter Account of Doctor Who Actor Colin Baker Hacked

Twitter Account of Doctor Who Actor Colin Baker Hacked

The compromised account was used to advertise shady Acai berry diets

Scottish Power Twitter Account Hacked, Used to Send Malicious DMs

Scottish Power Twitter Account Hacked, Used to Send Malicious DMs

The company addressed the issue and apologized for the incident

Twitter Account of Doctor Who Actress Karen Gillan Hacked

Twitter Account of Doctor Who Actress Karen Gillan Hacked

The hacker is trying to advertise shady, miracle diet products

Facebook, Twitter Accounts of Ohio Teen Who Joked About Girl’s Abuse Hacked

Facebook, Twitter Accounts of Ohio Teen Who Joked About Girl’s Abuse Hacked

He was forced to drop out of school after receiving threats

Security Brief: Westboro Baptist Church and Twitter Hacks

Security Brief: Westboro Baptist Church and Twitter Hacks

The main events of the week between December 17-December 23

 
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