Hacking
A glimpse into cyber-security’s AI-driven future
A hacking conference reveals how machines will defend us
4 min read30 Apr 2026North Korea-linked hackers breach Axios software to target US firms; crypto theft feared: Report
Suspected North Korean hackers breached the open-source Axios package, pushing malicious updates to many US firms. Experts warn of a prolonged campaign to steal crypto funds. Dozens of devices are already compromised, with wider impact expected across industries.
2 min read1 Apr 2026Stryker hacked, 50 Terabytes gone: How a US strike on a school in Iran set off a global cyberattack
The group Handala, with documented ties to Tehran, claims to have seized 50 terabytes of sensitive data from the Michigan-based medical devices company — and warns that this is only the beginning.
2 min read12 Mar 2026Stryker cyberattack: Iranian group claims responsibility - 'Erased 200,000 systems, extracted 50 terabytes of data'
In a statement, Handala referred to the US missile attack on a girls' school in Minab city of Iran, which killed dozens, as one of the reasons for the hacking.
2 min read11 Mar 2026How AI-enhanced hackers are stealing billions
It is a boom time for cybersecurity firms
3 min read20 Aug 2025Mint Explainer: CoinDCX loses $44 mn to hackers. Why are crypto firms especially vulnerable?
Crypto platforms remain attractive targets for hackers owing to a combination of technical complexity, regulatory gaps, and limited legal recourse.
3 min read20 Jul 2025Lessons from history’s most notorious procrastinators: How delay became genius
From Mozart, Darwin and Victor Hugo to Douglas Adams, Kafka and Einstein, the great procrastination stories of history reveal that working with our tendencies often proves more effective than fighting them.
4 min read18 Jul 2025Rahul Matthan: Save open-source software from a tragedy of the commons
Open source tools are free but need upkeep that involves volunteers chipping in. Digital public goods that use such software are at risk of falling apart if we don’t find sufficient funds for maintenance. It’s a common problem that calls for wide cooperation.
4 min read1 Jul 202516 billion logins discovered in ‘one of the largest data breaches in history,’ including Apple accounts
Researchers have discovered 30 datasets, with each of them containing up to 3.5 billion records. These include information regarding social media, VPN logins and others.
2 min read20 Jun 2025$90 million gone: Who hacked Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange?
A hacker group reportedly connected to Israel has stolen over $90 million from Nobitex, Iran’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. Relatives of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are said to have been linked to the exchange.
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