A hacker has allegedly stolen a massive trove of sensitive data – including highly classified defense documents and missile schematics – from a state-run Chinese supercomputer in what could potentially constitute the largest known heist of data from China.

Iran-backed hackers have targeted American infrastructure, including computers that control industrial machines in the United States. Before the ceasefire, Iran had targeted physical tech outposts in the Middle East and threatened major U.S.-based companies, including Amazon, Apple, Cisco and many more.

Plus: The FBI says a recent hack of its wiretap tools poses a national security risk, attackers stole Cisco source code as part of an ongoing supply chain hacking spree, and more.

This latest cyber assessment released during the war with Iran mirrors similar cyber intrusions made by an Iran-aligned group that targeted Pennsylvania water systems in late 2023.

A source reached out to me over Telegram. I didn’t realize his account was compromised until it was almost too late.

Attorneys for the alleged hacker-for-hire have said Exxon and one of its lobbying firms were involved in a plan to steal information from climate advocates.

They are a shady-looking individuals often found lurking in darkened rooms illuminated by nothing but the glow of menacing green binary code. Hackers are faceless creepers hidden by the invincible cloak of a hoodie, almost always typing on their keyboards.

"SPALLETTA, 36, of Rockville, Maryland, is charged with one count of computer fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison; and one count of money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison," the press release reads.

Documentary filmmaker Rachael Morrison reveals how she made a film about the hacker that time forgot, the self-styled Joybubbles.