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Hacker stole documents from file-sharing server used in Matt Gaetz civil case: Sources

Tuesday, November 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A hacker gained access to an online secure document-sharing file between attorneys involved in a civil lawsuit brought by a close friend of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, according to sources familiar with the matter.Documents including unredacted depositions from key witnesses in the... Read More.

AT&T says hacker stole some data from nearly all wireless customers

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- AT&T has announced that the company believes a hacker stole records of calls and texts from nearly all of AT&T’s wireless customers, according to a financial filing from the company.“The data does not contain the content of calls or texts, personal... Read More.

DOJ disrupts Chinese hacker effort to use malware to hijack US-based routers

Thursday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department announced Wednesday it has successfully disrupted an effort by Chinese government-sponsored hackers to target U.S. critical infrastructure networks using a malware that had hijacked "hundreds" of home and small business routers.Through a court-authorized operation launched last month, U.S. officials... Read More.

Hackers spoof Senator Dush’s email address

Friday, December 3 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – Senator Cris Dush says internet hackers are spoofing his Senate e-mail address, sending e-mails pretending to be him.These emails then offer a link to collect “exclusive awards” if you click on the link to provide your opinion about a commercial company.Government... Read More.

Philipsburg woman loses $1,500 to scam

Saturday, May 15 by wcednews

Chester Hill Borough, PA - A Philipsburg woman lost $1,500 to a scam when hackers told her she needed to purchase gift cards to get rid of a virus on her computers.The 49-year-old woman told State Police in Clearfield that unknown people gained access... Read More.

City of DuBois computer systems attacked by cyber criminals

Tuesday, January 28 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The City of DuBois has been attacked by cyber criminals who have disabled the computer systems, say city officials.This affects just government computers operated by the City of DuBois, not computers owned by residents."Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are... Read More.