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Technology
Anonymous Sudan Hacks X to Put Pressure on Elon Musk
A group of hackers known as Anonymous Sudan caused X, which used to be called Twitter, to go offline in many countries on Tuesday morning. They did this to pressure Elon Musk to start his Starlink service in their...
Greek News
Israeli Hackers who Meddle in Elections Have Presence in Greece
A team of Israeli hackers who claim to have manipulated more than 30 elections around the world has revealed that they have a "presence" in Greece which is due to hold a general election after April.
The news broke by an...
Europe
Kaspersky Antivirus “Could be Used by Russia” for Cyber Attacks
Germany's cybersecurity agency called on users of Kaspersky antivirus software to switch to an alternative over fears the Russian cybersecurity firm could be used to facilitate cyber attacks by the Russian government.
Russia’s military and intelligence activities in Ukraine, and...
Society
Hackers Steal Over $90 Million From Cryptocurrency Exchange
Hackers have stolen over $90 million from a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange called Liquid. The firm announced that hackers had gained access to wallets they host online, gleaning roughly $91 million in crypto assets. $16 million of these were frozen...
Crime
Russia Blamed in Coronavirus Research Hacking Attempt in UK
European governments and officials in the United States on Thursday accused a group of computer hackers who they believe work for Russian intelligence of attempting to steal information about a potential coronavirus vaccine.
The group believed to be behind the...
Crime
New Report Warns Of Cybercrime Rise in 2018
US tech giant McAfee warned on Wednesday that 2018 will see a rise in online attacks, at a time when the EU is deliberating calls to beef up its Greece-based cybercrime agency.
In its McAfee Labs 2018 Threats Predictions Report,...
Crime
Hackers of Greek Bank System Extend Ransom Deadline to Thursday
A group of hackers who had blackmailed the Greek banking system last week have given Greek banks three more days to meet their demands before they go through with their plan, according to Greek media reports.
The team of hackers called Armanda Collective are asking...
Crime
Hackers Blackmail Greek Banks Demanding Bitcoin as Ransom
A special unit of Greece's National Intelligence Service (EYP) is investigating a racket of hackers who blackmail Greek banks, including the country's central bank, asking for bitcoin as ransom.
According to information released by Greek Police, a group of hackers...
Culture
HackTheBook: Redefining the Book Concept in Athens
The Onassis Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the Europeana Space Network, invites designers, artists, publishers, programmers, authors, poets, hackers and entrepreneurs to a marathon which will redefine the book.
The book is redefined by focusing on four different parameter-challenges. Each...
Crime
Greek Cyber Crime Unit Hires Two Young Hackers
The Greek Cyber Crime Unit recently managed to capture two hackers messing with Facebook, receiving a thank you note from the social network’s representatives.
It appears, however, that this unit has made several innovative decisions without holding back as other...