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Security provider ADT discloses second cybersecurity incident in two months

Latest incident involves stolen employee data, the company said in a federal filing.

Oct 8, 2024 By AJ Vicens

The FBI seal is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, DC on July 5, 2016.(Photo credit should read YURI GRIPAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jailed BreachForums creator, admin sentenced to 20 years of supervised release

Conor Fitzpatrick created and ran a notorious website used to facilitate online crime and leak sensitive data.

Jan 19, 2024 By AJ Vicens

The D.C Health Link breach affected members of Congress, seen here at the Jan. 7 swearing in ceremony in the House Chamber, as well as their families and thousands of people in the Washington area. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Hacker tied to D.C. Health Link breach says attack ‘born out of Russian patriotism’

The hacker who took responsibility for the D.C. Health Link breach claims to have targeted U.S. politicians out of allegiance for Russia.

Mar 21, 2023 By AJ Vicens