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U.S. Government Shuts Down 84,000 Websites By Mistake !

U.S. Government Shuts Down 84,000 Websites By Mistake !

Feb 16, 2011
The US Government has yet again shuttered several domain names this week. The Department of Justice and Homeland Security's ICE office proudly announced that they had seized domains related to counterfeit goods and child pornography. What they failed to mention, however, is that one of the targeted domains belongs to a free DNS provider, and that 84,000 websites were wrongfully accused of links to child pornography crimes. As part of "Operation Save Our Children" ICE's Cyber Crimes Center has again seized several domain names, but not without making a huge error. Last Friday, thousands of site owners were surprised by a rather worrying banner that was placed on their domain. "Advertisement, distribution, transportation, receipt, and possession of child pornography constitute federal crimes that carry penalties for first time offenders of up to 30 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, forfeiture and restitution," was the worrying message they read on their websites. As with prev...
Operacion Tequila ( OPTEQUILA ) announced By Anonymous Hackers !

Operacion Tequila ( OPTEQUILA ) announced By Anonymous Hackers !

Feb 16, 2011
Operacion Tequila announced By Anonymous Hackers ! Statement from Anonymous on Operation Tequila  Anonymous is a group of independent individuals without a leader. We would like to present to the Mexican people and the world, our collective decisions and thoughts through the following statement.  Anonymous are ordinary people who fight for free-speech both on and off the internet. We have been treated as if we were puppets, without the right to protest or demand anything. We are fed up and we rebel against a system that considers us asleep and submissive, that believes that his actions would go unpunished and that truths would be hidden forever. This system is the same that punished without any hesitation the ones who tried to bring the truth to light. For  this reason alone, the unconditional defense of free-speech,  we understand that the traditional media, in collusion with the  government responsible for neglecting the social reality of the country  ...
Winamp Forums Hacked, Message from Winamp Management Team Released !

Winamp Forums Hacked, Message from Winamp Management Team Released !

Feb 16, 2011
Winamp Forums Hacked, Message from Winamp Management Team Released ! After Hacker  Winamp Management Team Release a message for all Users, as given Below ... Winamp Management Team —  Hello, My name is Geno Yoham and I am the General Manager of Winamp. Our entire team is dedicated to protecting the privacy of our users and has put extensive measures in place to ensure your information remains secure. As a result of these precautions, we quickly detected and blocked an attack on the Winamp Forums database. We have confirmed that this breach was isolated to the Winamp Forum (forums.winamp.com) site only. Other Winamp sites and products such as Winamp.com, dev.winamp.com and the Winamp Desktop Media Player were not affected in any way. We have determined that your email address was exposed as a result of this attack, so as a precautionary measure, we recommend that you change that your password on the Winamp Forums. In addition, we recommend that you change your pass...
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The Unusual Suspect: Git Repos

The Unusual Suspect: Git Repos

Jul 14, 2025Secrets Management / SaaS Security
While phishing and ransomware dominate headlines, another critical risk quietly persists across most enterprises: exposed Git repositories leaking sensitive data. A risk that silently creates shadow access into core systems Git is the backbone of modern software development, hosting millions of repositories and serving thousands of organizations worldwide. Yet, amid the daily hustle of shipping code, developers may inadvertently leave behind API keys, tokens, or passwords in configuration files and code files, effectively handing attackers the keys to the kingdom. This isn't just about poor hygiene; it's a systemic and growing supply chain risk. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, so do compliance requirements. Security frameworks like NIS2, SOC2, and ISO 27001 now demand proof that software delivery pipelines are hardened and third-party risk is controlled. The message is clear: securing your Git repositories is no longer optional, it's essential. Below, we look at the ris...
300 WebSite Rooted by The 077 ( Hamdi HaCker ) Tunisian HaCker

300 WebSite Rooted by The 077 ( Hamdi HaCker ) Tunisian HaCker

Feb 16, 2011
300 WebSite Rooted by The 077 ( Hamdi HaCker ) Tunisian HaCker List :  https://pastebin.com/JZqqRPY6 News Source : Hamdi HaCker | Via email
The inside story of the HBGary hack by Anonymous Hackers !

The inside story of the HBGary hack by Anonymous Hackers !

Feb 16, 2011
It has been an embarrassing week for security firm HBGary and its HBGary Federal offshoot. HBGary Federal CEO Aaron Barr thought he had unmasked the hacker hordes of Anonymous and was preparing to name and shame those responsible for co-ordinating the group's actions, including the denial-of-service attacks that hit MasterCard, Visa, and other perceived enemies of WikiLeaks late last year. When Barr told one of those he believed to be an Anonymous ringleader about his forthcoming exposé, the Anonymous response was swift and humiliating. HBGary's servers were broken into, its e-mails pillaged and published to the world, its data destroyed, and its website defaced. As an added bonus, a second site owned and operated by Greg Hoglund, owner of HBGary, was taken offline and the user registration database published. Over the last week, I've talked to some of those who participated in the HBGary hack to learn in detail how t Click Here to read Complete Story.....
Anonymous Hackers Release Stuxnet Worm Online !

Anonymous Hackers Release Stuxnet Worm Online !

Feb 16, 2011
The group of anonymous "hacktivists" that made headlines for online cyberattacks in December just released a bombshell online: a decrypted version of the same cyberworm that crippled Iran's nuclear power program. The ones and zeroes that make up the code called the Stuxnet worm -- described as the most sophisticated cyberweapon ever created -- were reportedly found when the faceless group hacked into the computers of HBGary, a U.S. security company that the anonymous collective viewed as an enemy. And the security experts spoke with said the leaked code was serious cause for concern. "There is the real potential that others will build on what is being released," Michael Gregg, chief operating officer of cybersecurity firm Superior Solutions. Gregg was quick to clarify that the group hasn't released the Stuxnet worm itself, but rather a decrypted version of it HBGary had been studying -- which could act almost like a building block for cybercrooks. "A...
CBI seeking Pakistan government's help in identifying members of a hacker group 'VERGIL'

CBI seeking Pakistan government's help in identifying members of a hacker group 'VERGIL'

Feb 16, 2011
The CBI will seek Pakistan government's help in identifying members of a hacker group 'VERGIL' operating from that country and was allegedly involved in defacing the official website of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) in 2010. Accepting a CBI plea, a Delhi court today issued a 'letter of request' to the department of justice in Pakistan forobtaining information and documents relating to the case. The agency had moved an application before chief metropolitan magistrate Vinod Yadav, who said he was satisfied that a case has been made out for issuing the 'letter of request'. "Considering the facts and the circumstances of the case in totality, in my opinion, CBI has been able to make out a good case for issuance of Letter of Request under section 166 (A) CrPC in favour of the department of justice in Pakistan for obtaining the information and documents," the CMM said. The CBI registered a case on the basis of a complaint recei...
'Esperanza Spalding' Wiki Page Hacked (Photo) By 'Justin Bieber' Fans !

'Esperanza Spalding' Wiki Page Hacked (Photo) By 'Justin Bieber' Fans !

Feb 15, 2011
After the 2011 Grammys, many people were left asking, " Who is Esperanza Spalding? " The little known jazz singer took home a 2011 Grammy for Best New Artist, beating out teen pop sensation Justin Bieber. Legions of Justin Bieber fans weren't too happy with the Esperanza Spalding Grammy win . Many took to Twitter to vent about how Justin Bieber should have won a Grammy. Other members of Bieber Nation hacked the Esperanza Spalding Wiki page. First, Esperanza Spalding's middle name was changed to " Quesadilla. " The bio on the Esperanza Spalding Wiki page said: " JUSTIN BIEBER DESERVED IT GO DIE IN A HOLE. WHO THE HECK ARE YOU ANYWAY? " Later, some Bieber hater wrote " HaHa Justin Bieber, you're just a little boy with no Grammy for Best New Artist. " Here is a Esperanza Spalding wiki hack photo
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