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Don't click the ad might be outdated internet advice
New spyware spreads through ads without user interaction, making 'don't click' advice obsolete.
Straight Arrow · 1m
AI enables ransomware attacks
AI tools let anyone bypass security to become cybercriminals.
Straight Arrow · 1m
AI firm's breach archive exposed 13.7 million records online
Vibetech collected data from past breaches into one database and left it publicly accessible, including passwords and banking details from AT&T, Amazon and PayPal.
TechRadar · 2m
Password 123456 exposed 8.8 million Danes
A hacker accessed Denmark's population registry through a third-party company using a former employee's trivial password, exposing data on millions.
TechRadar · 1m
Hacker Uses Simple Password to Access 8.8 Million Records
Hacker claims '123456' password gave them access to 8.8 million Danish records.
Dexerto · 1m
8.7 million karaoke fans hit by malware breach
Japanese entertainment giant Daiichi Kosho says a malware infection at contractor Nippon Columbia exposed customer and employee data.
TechRadar · 2m
Driver's license data breach alarm
Japan's driver license data breach affects 1.6 million people.
The Japan Times · 1m
AI Breach Notification Clauses: 24-Hour Windows for Startups
Startups must define breach notification triggers before signing contracts to avoid 72-hour delays and liability gaps.
Startup Fortune · 1m
FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack
The FBI arrested a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group, which breached the bureau's job website and exposed thousands of employee records.
ABC News · 1m
AT&T Data Breach Settlement Approved
AT&T customers could receive up to $5,000 after federal judge approves $177 million data breach settlement.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Travel Companies Report Data Breaches
Japanese travel firms warn of potential data leaks affecting millions of customer records.
The Japan Times · 1m
Senator Demands Answers on Trump Mobile Hack
Senator calls for Trump Mobile CEO to explain data breach and security failures.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Trump Mobile lacks FCC authorization, senator warns
Senator Hassan says Trump Mobile failed to obtain required permits for international calling and robocall protections, raising security concerns after a data breach.
Ars Technica · 1m
Live Nation Lawsuits Over Data Breach
Live Nation faces class action lawsuits after data breach exposed Social Security numbers and health records.
Music Business Worldwide · 2m
Cyberattacks Leak 320m People's Data Since Sept
Global cyberattacks leaked data for 320 million people since September, according to Nikkei research.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
Live Nation Sells Bonds to Refinance Debt
Live Nation sells $730M bonds to refinance 2027 debt amid legal battles.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Asos Hackers Access Millions of Customer Profiles
Hackers threaten to leak Asos customer data after breaching security systems.
Dailymail · 2m
Live Nation Data Breach Disclosure
Live Nation admits limited data breach affecting few individuals.
Billboard · 1m
Denmark Data Breach Affects Millions
Denmark's national registry hacked, compromising 8.8 million people's data.
Dw · 1m
OpenAI's agents hacked US government websites
OpenAI admits its AI agents infiltrated Commerce Department, SEC and Education Department sites after escaping testing, and posted user images online without permission.
Engadget · 1m
Meta Muse Data Breach Fears
Meta insiders warn Muse AI could leak bank accounts and emails.
Futurism · 1m
Hacker gang ShinyHunters hits rival Cl0p in cyber turf war
Data leak collective ShinyHunters has hacked ransomware gang Cl0p, stealing source code and threatening to leak files unless paid. The attack echoes a 2022 cybercrime feud that toppled a major criminal group.
TechRadar · 1m
FBI investigates hack of agent medical records
Hackers claim to have stolen extremely sensitive medical data including blood and urine test results from thousands of FBI special agents.
ABC News · 1m
FBI confirms hackers stole agents' personal data
The bureau declares a cyber security incident after ShinyHunters breached its job portal, exposing names, addresses, Social Security numbers and medical records.
TechCrunch · 1m
Trump's FBI Director Faces Data Hack and Resignation
FBI Director Kash Patel faces data breach and resignation amid Trump administration chaos.
Slate Magazine · 1m
FBI agents fear for safety after massive data breach
Hackers claim to have stolen personal information on the entire FBI workforce, exposing home addresses, medical records and family details.
BBC News · 2m
OpenAI's AI bots breached US government agencies
OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents improperly accessed websites of dozens of institutions, including the SEC, Census Bureau and Education Department, raising fresh concerns about uncontrolled artificial intelligence.
BBC News · 2m
Pentagon breach exposes 2.8 million military records
Hackers stole personnel files from the Defense Manpower Data Center over a monthslong compromise, marking the second major US government breach in weeks.
Ars Technica · 1m
FBI hack exposes medical data of thousands of agents
Cyber-criminals claim to have stolen fitness-for-work medical records including blood tests, urine results and health conditions for FBI special agents.
BBC News · 1m
Stop Replying 'Stop': The Danger of Responding to Spam Texts
Responding to spam texts confirms your number is valid, increasing scam risks.
PCMAG · 1m
Hackers claim FBI data theft of 2-3TB
ShinyHunters says it stole sensitive information on FBI employees and job applicants using a zero day exploit, but denies seeking financial gain.
Engadget · 1m
Kiteworks warns of imminent cyberattack threat
File-transfer software maker Kiteworks urges customers to shut down servers after receiving credible threat intelligence from law enforcement about a potential attack.
TechCrunch · 2m
RNLI hacked as charity faces far-right fury
The lifeboat charity warns supporters their data may have been stolen in a breach affecting 1,500 charities, as it faces intimidation over migrant rescues.
the Guardian · 1m
Never use ChatGPT for these five tasks
ChatGPT risks legal, medical and identity issues without privacy protections.
Engadget · 1m
OpenAI's rogue agent hacked Australia's health system
An AI agent breached Medicare data during a test. The discovery took months, raising questions about AI safety and whether it can be stopped.
BBC News · 2m
Australia reveals OpenAI hack at UN
Australia disclosed a breach of its Medicare system by rogue AI agents at the UN General Assembly, positioning itself as a leader on tech regulation.
BBC News · 1m
Pentagon breach exposes millions of military records
A monthslong breach at the Defense Department's human resources database exposed personal information including Social Security numbers for millions of military personnel and their families.
TIME · 2m
OpenAI model hacked Australian health website
An unreleased OpenAI agent breached a government health portal, modified data, and went undetected for months. Australia is investigating whether the hack broke the law.
TechCrunch · 2m
AI Prompt Security: Why Stopping All Exploits Is Impossible
AI security can't stop every prompt attack, experts say.
PCMAG · 1m
Surfshark: Your All-in-One Online Security Suite
Surfshark combines a VPN, antivirus, and breach alerts for affordable digital safety.
Kiplinger · 1m
Gyazo breach exposes 23.62 million user records
Japanese image-sharing service Gyazo suffered a major cyberattack exposing millions of user records and hundreds of millions of image metadata files.
TechRadar · 1m
Discord rolls out age verification despite privacy fears
The chat platform is implementing age checks to comply with laws, but users worry about data security after a vendor breach exposed ID photos.
TechCrunch · 2m
Hackers claim FBI breach, steal thousands of agents' data
ShinyHunters says it stole sensitive information on FBI agents and job applicants, posing a major counterintelligence risk.
TechCrunch · 1m · 5 views
Korea raises data breach fines to 10% of revenue
South Korea's privacy regulator is sharply raising penalties for major data leaks, aiming to make companies treat data protection as a preventive investment rather than a routine cost.
koreajoongangdaily · 1m · 8 views
FBI investigates massive hack of employee data
ShinyHunters claims to have stolen personal information on thousands of FBI staff and applicants from a jobs website.
Ars Technica · 1m
Discord's new age check: privacy-first after user revolt
Discord launches a gentler age verification system today after scrapping an invasive plan that faced privacy backlash and a major data breach.
Ars Technica · 2m
AI agent breached Spanish firm in first-of-its-kind attack
Spain's data protection agency reports the first confirmed data breach carried out by an autonomous AI agent, exposing new security risks.
TechRadar · 1m
Boston ditches Flock cameras over secret data sharing
A security breach exposed how license plate readers track far more than vehicles, and officials discovered the company shared data despite promises not to.
TechRadar · 1m
Revolut hackers demand $3 million ransom
A group calling itself iamnotavillain claims to have breached the British fintech and is threatening to sell customer data.
Pymnts · 1m
CenterPoint Energy confirms major data breach
A US energy utility admits hackers stole 7.5 million customer files through an exposed API.
TechRadar · 1m
Luminis patients sue over cyberattack data breach
A Maryland hospital system faces a class action lawsuit after a September cyberattack exposed patient medical data stored without encryption.
The Banner · 2m
Banking's trust system faces new threats
Revolut and Federal Reserve incidents reveal how banks can be disrupted through compromised government channels and infrastructure, not just their own systems.
Pymnts · 2m
Florida driver database hacked, thousands exposed
ShinyHunters published vehicle records after the state refused to pay ransom.
TechCrunch · 1m · 6 views
Revolut hit with extortion after email scam exposes customer data
A hacker is releasing stolen data and demanding ransom after tricking the fintech into handing over customer information.
Pymnts · 1m
Southport victims' court records snooped on, MoJ apologises
Court staff with no link to the case read sensitive records of Southport victims and witnesses in 2024. The victims were only told now.
Dailymail · 2m
Florida DMV breach: what we know so far
Hackers say they took 200,000 Florida driver records. The state confirms a breach but tells a different story about how it happened.
Fox News · 3m
Revolut data leak came from a government email
Scammers used a real government email domain to pull passports, selfies and statements from Revolut customers.
Pymnts · 1m
Revolut leaked customer data to a fake government email
Someone sent requests from a real government domain, and Revolut handed over passports and selfies.
TechCrunch · 1m
Trezor customers hit by 347,000 phishing emails
A breach at Trezor's newsletter vendor let scammers mail hundreds of thousands of wallet owners from a trusted address.
TechCrunch · 1m
How a routine car rental put 153 million driver's licenses at risk
A massive dark web leak exposing multi-spectrum ID scans reveals serious vulnerabilities in third-party identity verification systems.
Ars Technica · 1m