Hackers Uncover Pakistanis’ Finances, Bug Korean Hacks and Exploit Celebs
People use the Internet at a local cafe in Islamabad, Pakistan. B.K. Bangash/AP
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Hacktivists release banking information of Pakistani officials
Attackers calling themselves the ASOR Hack Team dumped what they claim is a list of banking data belonging to about 23,000 residents and officials in Pakistan.
Canadian hospitals provided personal data to baby photogs for years
The photographers paid the medical centers for access to maternity wards and information.
Journalists covering South Korean military are targeted by spies
At least one defense reporter’s computer was infected by a virus that steals information, after the writer opened an email with an infected attachment.
Nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, others emerge online
A hacker is taking credit for leaking naked pictures of several female stars after pummeling through Web storage accounts.
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