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DOJ confirms arrested US Army soldier is linked to AT&T and Verizon hacks | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 6m ago

DOJ confirms arrested US Army soldier is linked to AT&T and Verizon hacks | TechCrunch

U.S. prosecutors linked a U.S. Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, to massive data thefts from AT&T and Verizon. Arrested in December, Wagenius faces charges related to breaches at Snowflake, affecting various companies by exfiltrating customer data. The hacks, orchestrated with alleged accomplices, involved stealing sensitive Information, exploiting weak cybersecurity, and leveraging threats. The connection highlights widespread cyber vulnerabilities, intensifying legal scrutiny on overlapping cases. Wagenius remains in custody, underlining the seriousness of cybercrimes.

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AT&T and Verizon say networks are secure after being breached by China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 6m ago

AT&T and Verizon say networks are secure after being breached by China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers | TechCrunch

U.S. telecom companies AT&T and Verizon confirmed they secured networks after a breach by China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers. AT&T reported no current nation-state actor activity, while Verizon contained the threat, verified by an unnamed cybersecurity firm. Breaches targeted a few high-profile governmental customers. Immediate actions were taken with federal and cybersecurity partners. This marks the first acknowledgment of their involvement in the Salt Typhoon campaign amid reports of compromised major U.S. telecom networks seeking intelligence.

How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 9d ago

How to protect your cell phone number from SIM swap attacks | TechCrunch

In 2025, protecting cell phone numbers from SIM swap attacks is crucial, as hackers exploit these weaknesses to access personal and company accounts. SIM swaps occur when hackers impersonate customers to transfer phone numbers to a different SIM card. Major U.S. carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—have security features to combat such attacks. Users should enable these security measures, such as AT&T's Wireless Account Lock, T-Mobile's block on unauthorized swaps, and Verizon’s SIM Protection and Number Lock.

AT&T Network Back Online After Nationwide Outages

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

AT&T Network Back Online After Nationwide Outages

Over 70,000 AT&T customers in the US experienced cellular outages, with their phones displaying “SOS” in the status bar. AT&T confirmed the outage, stating it was working to resolve the issue but did not provide an estimated timeframe. The cause of the outage is still unknown. Similar outages were reported by customers of other major US carriers, including Cricket Mobile, Verizon, T-Mobile, and FirstNet. Downdetector indicated that most of AT&T's outage reports came from cities like Houston, Atlanta, and Miami. AT&T has since restored its network. Last year, T-Mobile also faced a widespread outage, affecting over 80,000 customers.

Conspiracy Theories Run Wild Amid Mass U.S. Cell Outage

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Conspiracy Theories Run Wild Amid Mass U.S. Cell Outage

AT&T, Cricket Wireless, T-Mobile, and Verizon experienced outages across the US, leading to conspiracy theories and comparisons to the Netflix movie "Leave the World Behind." Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speculated that Chinese hackers were responsible, while others claimed it was "predictive programming" from the movie. However, there is no evidence of either claim. "Leave the World Behind" depicts a world where modern technology is destroyed after a mysterious attack. The movie is executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, making it a target for baseless conspiracy theories. AT&T clarified that the outage was not a cyberattack.

AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 15d ago

AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge

AT&T has introduced Wireless Account Lock to combat SIM-swap fraud, a prevalent issue where scammers hijack accounts by swapping SIM cards, sometimes yielding millions in cryptocurrency theft. This new security measure prevents unauthorized SIM changes and safeguards account details, offering additional protection to subscribers, including businesses. The feature is accessible via the myAT&T mobile app. AT&T's move follows similar initiatives by T-Mobile, Verizon, and regulations by the FCC to combat this widespread threat.

Elmo's X account hacked to publish racist and antisemitic posts | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3d ago

Elmo's X account hacked to publish racist and antisemitic posts | TechCrunch

Elmo's official X account was hacked, posting racist and antisemitic content. Sesame Workshop is working to regain control. The hacked account also referenced a crypto scam and linked to a Telegram channel. This incident is part of a series of high-profile account hacks since Elon Musk's takeover of the platform, previously Twitter, in 2022. Musk's AI company recently faced backlash over its chatbot's antisemitic posts, further escalating concerns about platform security.

In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military | TechCrunch

Anduril and Meta are collaborating to create extended reality (XR) devices for the U.S. military. This partnership, linked to the Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) Next program, involves using Meta's AR/VR research and Llama AI, alongside Anduril’s Lattice software. Co-founder Palmer Luckey sees this as a reconciliation with Meta, providing soldiers with real-time battlefield intelligence. Luckey, previously ousted from Facebook, now leads Anduril in developing advanced military tech solutions.

Pro basketball player and 4 youths arrested in connection to ransomware crimes

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7d ago

Pro basketball player and 4 youths arrested in connection to ransomware crimes

Five individuals, including former Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, were arrested in Europe for involvement in ransomware crimes. Kasatkin, previously with MBA Moscow, denies the charges, claiming he’s inexperienced with computers. The US accuses him of negotiating ransom payments and seeks extradition. Separately, UK authorities arrested four others linked to ransomware attacks on major UK retailers, tied to the Scattered Spider and LAPSUS$ hacker groups. Investigations into the suspects continue.

Tornado Cash cofounder Roman Storm pleads not guilty to laundering over $1 billion

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tornado Cash cofounder Roman Storm pleads not guilty to laundering over $1 billion

A co-founder of Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency platform under US sanctions, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of facilitating over $1 billion in money laundering, including for a cybercrime group linked to North Korea. Roman Storm, a naturalized US citizen, entered his plea and was arrested on August 23, released on a $2 million bond. The US Treasury had previously banned Tornado Cash, alleging that it was used by North Korea's Lazarus Group to launder hacking proceeds. Another co-founder, Roman Semenov, was indicted but remains at large.

Emerging details of Chinese hack leave US officials increasingly concerned

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Emerging details of Chinese hack leave US officials increasingly concerned

Top telecommunications leaders were summoned to the White House to address a security issue concerning Chinese hackers infiltrating the US communications networks. The hackers, suspected to be part of a group linked to China's Ministry of State Security, gained access to sensitive information, including a list of phone numbers monitored by the Justice Department. Although encrypted applications and some messaging platforms remained secure, the breach compromised senior national security officials and political leaders. The antiquated US telecommunications system poses challenges for preventing future hacks, as it requires upgrading aging infrastructure.

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