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The Hackers Choice – 30 years of hacking without trying to get rich!
Imagine a time before firewalls and ubiquitous encryption, when the digital frontier was wide open for exploration. Hackers weren’t criminals, they were pioneers, fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Unraveling the secrets of communication networks like GSM, pushing the

Rockstar Games Possibly Victim of a Massive Data Leak!
Recently, an alleged data leak has involved Rockstar Games, one of the world’s largest video game producers, famous for titles like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. According to a user on a hacking forum, personal data of Rockstar

Potential Data Leak from Google: 1 Million Records Exposed
Recently, a threat actor claimed to have publicly released one million records scraped from Google, raising significant alarm regarding personal data security. The information appeared on an online forum in a post dated July 15, 2024. User “Hana” published a

Threat Actor 888 Claims Compromise of BMW (Hong Kong) Customers
Recently, a concerning news story has emerged in the world of cybersecurity. A well-known hacker, identified by the nickname 888, has allegedly leaked sensitive data belonging to BMW customers in Hong Kong. The data breach, dated July 2024, has led

RHC interviews Ransomcortex, the gang targeting Hospitals. “pay the ransom, we won’t even spare the CEO’s family.”
Ransomcortex is a new cyber ransomware gang that resonates menacingly in the healthcare sector. This group has quickly attracted attention for its specialization in attacks on healthcare facilities, striking four institutions in a matter of days, including three in Brazil

Threat Actors IntelBroker Release Alleged Equifax Data on Underground Forum
Recently, a threat actor in an underground forum published an alleged data breach. This incident was revealed by a user named IntelBroker on BreachForums, a notorious online community for cybercriminal activities. According to IntelBroker, the data was obtained from an

Interview with Luca Cadonici: computer and mobile forensics towards a proactive approach against cybercrime
Olivia Terragni - November 11th, 2024
Nowadays, the Digital Forensics is not just a weapon to fight crime but a scientific discipline that "is no longer limited to reactive post-incident analysis but has evolved towards a...

Potential Compromise of a U.S. Military Database
Pietro Melillo - November 6th, 2024
A high-ranking user of BreachForums, known as "GOD," is reportedly selling an alleged database belonging to the U.S. Military, which purportedly contains data on over 385,000 personnel and contractors. This...

Hellcat Claims an Alleged Breach Against Schneider Electric
Pietro Melillo - November 4th, 2024
In recent hours, the ransomware group known as Hellcat has claimed responsibility for an alleged attack against Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation. This supposed breach...

Herm1t Interview – From VX Heaven to the war gates!
Alessio Stefan - November 4th, 2024
This is the story of Herm1t, founder of VX-Heaven, hacker - currently active in protecting Ukraine from 2014 - and founder of RUH8 in fall 2015, told by means of...
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