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Hacker Who Swiped 120,000 Bitcoins Seeks Redemption and a Job in Cybersecurity

Former Hacker’s Journey: From Crime to Cybersecurity Advocate In a recent statement, a once notorious black hat hacker shared insights into his transformation after serving his prison sentence. “When I was involved in hacking, I felt isolated and paranoid. However, working with ethical hackers has given me a sense of…

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Major Free Hosting Provider Breached; 13.5 Million Passwords Exposed in Plaintext

In a significant cybersecurity incident, 000Webhost, one of the leading providers of free web hosting services worldwide, has experienced a data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 13.5 million customers. The breach has exposed sensitive data including usernames, plaintext passwords, email addresses, IP addresses, and last names.…

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ShinyHunters Exposes Alleged Data of Millions from SoundCloud, Crunchbase, and Betterment – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

The hacking group ShinyHunters has allegedly leaked millions of records from SoundCloud and Crunchbase following unsuccessful extortion attempts, potentially indicating a connection to an Okta vishing campaign. ShinyHunters, a notorious cybercriminal collective, has resurfaced in the cybersecurity news landscape. The group has launched a leak site on the dark web,…

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Who is Responsible for the Under Armour Data Breach? – Cyber Magazine

In a recent development that has raised alarms in cybersecurity circles, Under Armour has reportedly fallen victim to a significant data breach. This incident has drawn considerable attention due to the potential vulnerability of sensitive customer information, raising critical concerns for both the affected individuals and business owners across the…

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Uncover the Truth: Exploring the Depths of the Cybercriminal Underground Beyond the Headlines

Each month, Cybersixgill’s threat experts provide insights into the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by cybercriminals. Their reports shed light on emerging threats from the underground, detailing the actors involved and offering guidance on risk mitigation strategies. Regular updates on vulnerabilities, ransomware, and malware trends from the deep and…

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Most LokiBot Variants Found in the Wild are “Hijacked” Versions of the Original Malware

Recent investigations have revealed an intriguing twist in the cybersecurity landscape: even hackers can become victims. Security researchers have identified that a significant proportion of LokiBot malware circulating online are altered copies of the original variant. This discovery raises new concerns regarding the integrity of cybersecurity threats and highlights the…

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149 Million Usernames and Passwords Leaked from Vulnerable Database

In a significant cybersecurity incident, a database containing 149 million account usernames and passwords has been taken down after a researcher alerted the hosting provider. This extensive dataset included 48 million Gmail accounts, 17 million Facebook accounts, and about 420,000 for the cryptocurrency platform Binance, among others. The discovery was…

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DOGE Transfers Social Security Data to the Cloud

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Developments: CIRO Phishing Breach, Ingram Micro Ransomware, and CVE Increase Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • January 22, 2026 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG ISMG compiles weekly summaries of cybersecurity breaches globally. Recent incidents include sensitive data shared by the U.S. Social Security Administration on an unauthorized Cloudflare server,…

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