But it's still not clear whether Iran itself is behind the attacks.

Two more US sites hacked with pro-Iran propaganda

Deface Off

Two more United States websites have been hacked to display pro-Iranian propaganda, though it's still unclear whether Iran itself is behind the attacks.

Two More US Sites Hacked With Pro-Iran Propaganda

"Hacked by Iranian Hacker."

Investigators were able to infiltrate accounts to make private videos public.

Firm finds major security flaws in popular TikTok App

Hack Away

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has uncovered major security flaws in TikTok, which was already under intense scrutiny by the U.S. government.

Researchers Find Major Security Flaws in Popular App TikTok

TikTok claims it fixed the issues within one month of learning about them.

Pending an ongoing investigation, all seems well.

New Orleans declares state of emergency due to hackers

Missed Shot

New Orleans is the latest city to be targeted by ransomware hackers, but after a weekend-long emergency response, it seems to be back to normal.

New Orleans Declares State of Emergency Due to Hackers

So far, it seems like the city escaped unscathed.

A Ring spokesperson blamed the problem on customers' weak passwords.

Watch terrifying creeps hack Ring cameras and spy on families

Do Not Buy

Creeps have used Ring cameras to hack into customers' homes, using the internet-connected cameras to spy on and harass families and children.

Watch Terrifying Creeps Hack Ring Cameras and Spy on Families

There were four cases of hacked Ring harassment this week alone.

"This is not something we come across every day, and this is really uniquely terrible."

Hackers stole, sold data of women who bought plus-sized clothes

Personalized Ads

Hackers stole the personal data of women who bought plus-size clothing, selling the records to online advertisers who can now target the victims.

Hackers Stole, Sold Data of Women Who Bought Plus-Sized Clothes

They were auctioning the personal data off to online advertisers.

This is why hospitals need better cybersecurity.

Cyberattack forces hospital to revert to handwriting everything

Ransom Denied

The staff at a French hospital refused to meet the ransom demand of hackers, instead responding to a cyberattack by handwriting all documents.

Cyberattack Forces Hospital to Revert to Handwriting Everything

When hackers attacked, hospital staff picked up their pencils.

If a hacker has a line of sight to your smart device, they can control it.

Hackers can access your Alexa by shining a laser in your window

Striking Distance

Cybercriminals could hack Alexa, Siri, and other voice-activated AI assistants using beams of light, according to new research.

Hackers Can Access Your Alexa by Shining a Laser in Your Window

They took over one smart device from 360 feet away.

And he's not the only team member bouncing.

A top White House cybersecurity director just quit in disgust

Hack Attack

The White House cybersecurity team is in turmoil, according to an internal memo in which a senior member announces his resignation.

A Top White House Cybersecurity Director Just Quit In Disgust

He says the administration is setting itself up to be compromised again.

From the outside, it seems like a shortsighted decision.

NYT's journalists are now way more vulnerable to hacking. Here's why.

I'm In

The New York Times (NYT) fired its Senior Director of Information Security and eliminated the position, leaving reporters to defend themselves from hackers.

The NYT Fired the Person Who Protects Its Reporters From Hackers

Is the New York Times putting its journalists — and sources — at risk?

NYT's Journalists Are Now Way More Vulnerable to Hacking. Here's Why.

The company confirmed to CNBC that it's "aware of the case of S10's malfunctioning fingerprint recognition and will soon issue a software patch."

Oops: Samsung admits anyone's thumbprint can unlock its new phone

Dumb Hack

Tech giant Samsung has admitted that any thumbprint can unlock its Galaxy S10 phone — a flabbergasting security misstep for a leading iPhone competitor.

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