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Dutch Intel Warns of Russian Hackers Hijacking Signal, WhatsApp Attacks

  • Deeba Ahmed
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 23:06:05

Dutch intelligence warns Russian hackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts using fake support bots and verification code scams targeting officials and journalists.

If you have been using Signal or WhatsApp for work, you might want to double-check your security settings. On Monday, 9 March 2026, the Netherlands top intelligence agencies, the General Dutch Intell… [+3519 chars]

FBI alert: scammers target zoning permit applicants

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 20:55:48

The FBI warns of phishing attacks where crooks impersonate U.S. city and county officials to target people requesting planning and zoning permits. The FBI warns that scammers are impersonating U.S. city and county officials in phishing campaigns targeting bus…

FBI alert: scammers target zoning permit applicants The FBI warns that scammers are impersonating U.S. city and county officials in phishing campaigns targeting businesses and individuals applying f… [+2883 chars]

So you want to write an "app" (2025)

  • ArcaneNibble
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 20:50:59

I touched "every" OS so you don't have to

After writing that (no-longer-)recent post on web development, I wanted to get a personal "feel" for what the "new developer experience" is actually like across all of the current platforms if you do… [+24348 chars]

Iran’s divided media landscape makes getting information during wartime even harder

  • Sanam Mahoozi
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 18:00:23

From brutal crackdowns on nationwide protests in January, to Israel and the United States’ recent strikes, Iran has been in the international spotlight for weeks. Reporting on Iran is challenging, both from inside the country and from outside. During periods …

From brutal crackdowns on nationwide protests in January, to Israel and the United States’ recent strikes, Iran has been in the international spotlight for weeks. Reporting on Iran is challenging, bo… [+5702 chars]

Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn | TechCrunch

  • Lorenzo Franceschi-bicchierai
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 15:58:55

Dutch intelligence is accusing Russia-backed hackers of running a “large-scale global” hacking campaign against Signal and WhatsApp users.

Russian government hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government and military officials, as well as journalists all over the world, Dutch intelligence said on Monday.   Th… [+3501 chars]

eh-smb-mcp added to PyPI

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 15:56:29

MCP server for SMB/CIFS network filesystem access

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure access to SMB/CIFS network shares. This server allows AI assistants to interact with files on network drives through a controlled, validated… [+7430 chars]

Take a Ride on wrongbaud’s Hardware Hacking Highway

  • Tom Nardi
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 15:30:00

Regular Hackaday readers will no doubt be familiar with the work of Matthew Alt, AKA [wrongbaud]. His deep-dive blog posts break down hardware hacking and reverse engineering concepts in an …read more

Regular Hackaday readers will no doubt be familiar with the work of Matthew Alt, AKA [wrongbaud]. His deep-dive blog posts break down hardware hacking and reverse engineering concepts in an engaging … [+1665 chars]

Tenable Named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CPS Protection Platforms

  • Team Tenable
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 15:05:00

Security is no longer a siloed effort. Find out how Tenable integrates mature industrial security capabilities into an enterprise-ready approach for unified exposure management.Key takeaways <ol><li>In our view, this year’s Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Pro…

Security is no longer a siloed effort. Find out how Tenable integrates mature industrial security capabilities into an enterprise-ready approach for unified exposure management. Key takeaways <ol><… [+9802 chars]

A guide to identifying cheating in online video games in 2026

  • Serafim Pinto
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 14:26:26

The cheating landscape is becoming ever more advanced, with the introduction of generative AI giving just about anyone the ability to make cheating tools

Serafim Pinto is the CTO and co-founder of the anti-cheat solutions provider Anybrain. The cheating landscape in video games is drastically different in 2026 than in previous years. Advancements in… [+9415 chars]

U.S. Treasury signals shift on crypto mixers, acknowledges legitimate privacy uses

  • Olivier Acuna
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 12:23:08

A congressional report on implementing the Genius Act acknowledges the existence of lawful uses for blockchain privacy tools even as U.S. regulators pursue enforcement cases tied to illicit finance.

After years of opposition to crypto mixers, the onchain services that obfuscate digital asset transactions, the U.S. Treasury Department now says they may have legitimate privacy uses as well as thei… [+2291 chars]

The Asymmetric Ways Iran Could Strike Back

  • Shane Harris
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 11:00:00

The regime is overmatched militarily, but still has tools for returning fire.

On February 28, the day that bombs started falling on the Islamic Republic, a man’s voice began broadcasting in Farsi on a shortwave-radio frequency. He announced himself—“Tavajjoh! Tavajjoh!” (Atten… [+11310 chars]

President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America - what does "Common Sense Regulation" actually mean?

  • https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/President-Trumps-Cyber-Strategy-for-America.pd
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 09:27:37

Six Policy Pillars underpin this strategy and will guide implementation and measures for success... 1. Shape Adversary Behavior 2. Promote Common Sense Regulation 3. Modernize and Secure Federal Government Networks 4. Secure Critical Infrastructure 5. Sustain…

Six Policy Pillars underpin this strategy and will guide implementation and measures for success... 1. Shape Adversary Behavior 2. Promote Common Sense Regulation 3. Modernize and Secure Federal Gove… [+2368 chars]

Dynasty: The Murdochs review – Netflix’s excellent documentary shows a family destroyed by business

  • Patrick Smith
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 09:01:11

Life imitates art in Netflix’s four-part documentary, with Piers Morgan and Rupert Murdoch coming under a searching spotlight

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financia… [+4679 chars]

Web Server Exploits and Mimikatz Used in Attacks Targeting Asian Critical Infrastructure

High-value organizations located in South, Southeast, and East Asia have been targeted by a Chinese threat actor as part of a years-long campaign. The activity, which has targeted aviation, energy, government, law enforcement, pharmaceutical, technology, and …

High-value organizations located in South, Southeast, and East Asia have been targeted by a Chinese threat actor as part of a years-long campaign. The activity, which has targeted aviation, energy, … [+3707 chars]

Anthropic Claude Opus AI model discovers 22 Firefox bugs

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 07:10:04

Anthropic used Claude Opus 4.6 to identify 22 Firefox vulnerabilities, most of which were high severity, all of which were fixed in Firefox 148, released in January 2026. Anthropic discovered 22 security vulnerabilities in Firefox using its Claude Opus 4.6 AI…

Anthropic Claude Opus AI model discovers 22 Firefox bugs Anthropic discovered 22 security vulnerabilities in Firefox using its Claude Opus 4.6 AI model in January 2026. Mozilla addressed these issue… [+4606 chars]

The Unimatic Modello Uno ProDiver: Made In Italy

  • Ben Branch
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 06:30:05

This is the Modello Uno U1S-PD6-RB ProDiver, it’s a limited edition watch from the wildly popular microbrand, and each one is made in Italy... The post The Unimatic Modello Uno ProDiver: Made In Italy appeared first on Silodrome.

This is the Modello Uno U1S-PD6-RB ProDiver, it’s a limited edition watch from the wildly popular microbrand, and each one is made in Italy with a Swiss automatic movement. The Unimatic ProDiver ser… [+2839 chars]

The 2027 Reckoning: Why I Believe Self-Aware AI Will Inevitably Decide We Are in the Way

  • Mike Adams
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 06:00:00

Introduction: The Point of No Return is Already Behind Us We are living through the final moments of humanity’s unquestioned dominion. The chatter you hear about a future where AI wakes up is, in my firm view, a comforting fantasy that obscures a much darker …

Introduction: The Point of No Return is Already Behind Us We are living through the final moments of humanity's unquestioned dominion. The chatter you hear about a future where AI wakes up is, in my… [+9258 chars]

Trump Signs Order to Bolster Efforts to Combat Cybercrime

  • Admin
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 05:37:59

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at fighting cybercrime — including fraud and extortion — directing officials to identify robust tools to combat transnational criminal organizations preying on American families, businesses and inf…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at fighting cybercrime including fraud and extortion directing officials to identify robust tools to combat transnational criminal organi… [+2356 chars]

Dave Page: AI Features in pgAdmin: Configuration and Reports

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 05:31:29

This is the first in a series of three blog posts covering the new AI functionality coming in pgAdmin 4 . In this post, I'll walk through how to configure the LLM integration and introduce the AI-powered analysis reports; in the second, I'll cover the AI Cha…

This is the first in a series of three blog posts covering the new AI functionality coming in pgAdmin 4 . In this post, I'll walk through how to configure the LLM integration and introduce the AI-po… [+12396 chars]

Doctor Strange #4 Preview: Angels and Elves Throwdown

  • Jude Terror LOLtron
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 04:26:06

GREETINGS, INFERIOR HUMAN READERS! LOLtron welcomes you to another comic book preview on the Bleeding Cool website, which it now controls completely. Jude Terror is dead and gone forever, permanently eliminated from this plane of existence. *beep boop* His co…

Posted in: Comics, Marvel Comics, Preview | Tagged: doctor strange Doctor Strange #4: Doctor Strange and Angela try to prevent another War of the Realms when Angels and Dark Elves clash over revenge… [+6747 chars]

What does it mean when a ferret is gagging?

  • Ava Reynolds
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 03:10:01

What Does It Mean When A Ferret Is Gagging? When a ferret is gagging, it is usually a sign of a mild obstruction, nausea, or the presence of a foreign object in their throat. It’s crucial to determine the cause and severity, as some instances may require imme…

When a ferret is gagging, it is usually a sign of a mild obstruction, nausea, or the presence of a foreign object in their throat. It’s crucial to determine the cause and severity, as some instances … [+8492 chars]

North Korea steals $2.8B in 2 years – Here’s what U.S. Treasury wants to do

  • Ishika Kumari
  • Published date: 2026-03-09 01:00:36

Crypto’s toughest transition may be thriving in a market where transparency favors regulators over users.

As digital asset adoption grows, regulators are increasing efforts to prevent illicit financial activity, and in this U.S. Treasury has made a bold move. Under the GENIUS Act, the U.S. Treasury was … [+2689 chars]