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December 1, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (December 01, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for December 01, 2023 :</p>

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Star neuroscientist may have manipulated data to support a major stroke trial

https://www.science.org/content/article/misconduct-concerns-possible-drug-risks-should-stop-stroke-trial-whistleblowers-say

Summary: None

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Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67583486

Summary: Hackers are intensifying attacks on Booking.com customers, with cybercriminals offering up to $2,000 for hotel login details. The company itself has not been hacked, but criminals have found ways to access individual hotels' administration portals. Researchers at Secureworks discovered that hackers trick hotel staff into downloading malware, which then searches for Booking.com access. The cybercriminals can then view customer reservations and trick them into sending money.

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