Can hackers pull your fingerprints from photos on social media? Experts explain.

One of the latest culprits of online panic has arrived in the form of a peace sign selfie. Social media posts claiming that hackers can extract fingerprints from photo subjects flashing peace signs online and enhance them using artificial intelligence have garnered thousands of likes and sparked anxiety for some. “Just end AI already!” wrote … Read more

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for students, many of them in the middle of finals. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, said in an online post that it “reached an agreement with the … Read more

Canvas’ parent company strikes deal with hackers to delete data stolen from educational platform

The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for students, many of them in the middle of finals. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, said in an online post that it “reached an agreement with the … Read more

‘Vulnpocalypse’: What happens when AI gives hackers a superweapon

As AI grows more capable of identifying software vulnerabilities, experts are increasingly warning of a potential disaster scenario: the so-called “Vulnpocalypse.” Hackers could quickly turbocharge their attacks with AI technology designed to identify holes in cyber defenses, security researchers warn. This week, that scenario started to feel less theoretical. Subscribe to read this story ad-free … Read more

Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for long

WASHINGTON — Hackers backing Tehran say an uncertain ceasefire between Iran and the United States and Israel won’t end their retaliatory cyberattacks, a warning that American cybersecurity experts say potential targets in the U.S. and Israel should take seriously. One leading hacking group known as Handala said after the ceasefire announcement that it was temporarily … Read more

Iranian hackers are breaking into U.S. industrial systems, agencies warn

Iran’s hackers are actively breaking into industrial control systems in the U.S., multiple federal agencies warned Tuesday, in an ongoing attempt to disrupt American infrastructure. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Hackers are compromising internet-facing tools made by Rockwell Automation, a Milwaukee-based maker of industrial control … Read more

Why Iran’s hackers keep overselling their cyberattacks

Since the start of the war in Iran, the Handala Hack Group has emerged as the main online promoter of alleged Iranian cyberattacks, including the leak of old private emails and photos from FBI Director Kash Patel’s email address. But victims and cybersecurity experts say many of its exploits are not as fierce as it … Read more