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CO: Hackers hit Larimer County, services impacted

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Dissent

9News reports:  A cyber incident is affecting compute systems in Larimer County. The county’s computer systems have had limited function since the incident on Wednesday. County officials say they’re working with security providers to find the cause and get the restores services. County data is secure and protected. The duration of this event is unknown. Read…

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CA: University of Regina launches investigation after computers with personal information hacked

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Dissent

Brandon Gonez reports: The University of Regina (U of R) has launched an investigation after a privacy breach. Three personal computers from various faculties were hacked last week in two separate cyber attacks. According to the U of R, names, student and employee numbers, as well as social insurance numbers, may have been accessed. “There…

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AU: Computer game hacker pleads guilty to nine charges in Brisbane District Court

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Dissent

There’s a follow-up to an arrest reported in 2014. Melanie Petrinec reports: Hacker Shane Duffy has been sentenced to 2.5 years in jail but will be released on parole today. The 23-year-old’s family sobbed in the public gallery as the sentence was handed down by Judge Tony Moynihan. Shane Stephen Duffy, 23, pleaded guilty to nine…

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Private Messages From Dating Site ‘Muslim Match’ Hacked and Dumped

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Dissent

Joseph Cox reports: Specialty dating site “Muslim Match” has been hacked. Nearly 150,000 user credentials and profiles have been posted online, as well as over half a million private messages between users. Security researcher Troy Hunt has added the data to his breach notification site “Have I Been Pwned?” for the site’s users to check…

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19 House Democrat Websites Have Been Down For Days, Hacked Following Sit-In

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Dissent

Ted Goodman reports: Hackers took over 19 official government websites for Congressman since last Thursday after a major hacking incident compromised the network. The affected representatives contract their website management with the company DCS Services who works exclusively with House Democrats. People who visit the official sites of the nineteen affected legislators see a “site under maintenance” message. Read…

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MN: Washington County security breach may affect Section 8 residents

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Dissent

Leah Beno reports: The Washington County Community Development Agency is warning of a security breach which may include people living in Section 8 housing. The WCCDA discovered an unauthorized third party hacked into one of the agency’s servers earlier this month, potentially exposing certain community members and employees’ personal information. A cyber security firm determined…

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