Cybersecurity

A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.

A new proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to rein in how your information is used. 

A new proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to rein in how your information is used. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

The new Apple iOS 18 feature allows texting features between iPhone users and Androids, but U.S. officials are urging caution, citing cybersecurity concerns.

FBI and CISA officials said it was impossible to predict when the telecommunications companies would be fully safe from interlopers.

Officials from the FBI and CISA said it was impossible to predict when the telecommunications companies would be fully safe from interlopers.

We’ve shown you how sophisticated criminals can hack their way into the network of major companies, but there are experts working to stop them.

We’ve shown you how sophisticated criminals can hack their way into the network of major companies, but there are experts working to stop them. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

How long a company has to notify consumers that their information has been compromised in a breach depends on where they live. 

A look at data breaches and identity theft complaints from across the country show a steady increase since 2020. 

It seems like every day we’re hearing about a new data breach or another cyber attack. What’s being done to protect us?

A look at data breaches and identity theft complaints from across the country show a steady increase since 2020. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

Delta is seeking damages for its losses from the July IT incident, as well as litigation costs and punitive damages.

A broad Chinese hacking campaign against U.S. telecommunication networks targeted the phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, two sources familiar with the matter say. Another source told NBC News that people affiliated with the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris were also targeted.

The director of the National Security Agency said Sunday that a Chinese hack of three major telecommunications firms is under investigation but that it remains “premature” to discuss the case. 

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a significant data breach, giving hackers access to personal information including names, social security numbers and medical records.

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a significant data breach, giving hackers access to your personal information including names, social security numbers, and medical records. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports

One in 43 kids will have their personal information exposed, according to Javelin.

The data first appeared on April 8, when hacking group USDoD posted a database on “Breached,” a dark web forum, and claimed to have 2.9 billion rows of unencrypted records.

The FBI released a brief statement Monday that read, “We can confirm the FBI is investigating this matter.” The campaign provided no specific evidence of Iran’s involvement.