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Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
fromNature
1 day ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Games
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores | TechCrunch

Freecash misled users by promoting itself as a money-making app while harvesting sensitive data.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
1 day ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
#cybercrime
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

Triad Nexus is a cybercrime network responsible for over $200 million in losses through scams and money laundering, using various techniques to evade sanctions.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

Triad Nexus is a cybercrime network responsible for over $200 million in losses through scams and money laundering, using various techniques to evade sanctions.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
5 hours ago

This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it's free to do)

Using a dedicated shopping email can effectively reduce spam and clutter in your primary inbox.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and crime, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
19 hours ago

Europe's Largest Gym Chain Says Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Members

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1 million members across several European countries.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
1 day ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
19 hours ago

Europe's Largest Gym Chain Says Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Members

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1 million members across several European countries.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
1 day ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.
Cryptocurrency
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Do credit card bans reduce gambling harm? Experts say not always

Blocking credit cards for gambling may reduce debt for some, but many find alternative funding methods to continue gambling.
#cybersecurity
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
4 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
22 hours ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Chelsea man sentenced for stealing mail, fraudulently depositing checks

Josman Romero-Delgado was sentenced for his role in a mail theft and bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks.
Apple
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Why Your Credit Card Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

Canada needs to develop its own digital payment infrastructure to ensure financial autonomy and protect against foreign control.
World news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
19 hours ago

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
#adobe
Information security
fromTechRepublic
13 hours ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
13 hours ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Gym giant Basic-Fit breached with at least 1M affected

Basic-Fit has confirmed that around 200,000 members in the Netherlands had their data stolen in a recent cyberattack, with a total of about one million affected across six countries.
EU data protection
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
21 hours ago

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
22 hours ago

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.
#openai
Information security
fromAxios
11 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromAxios
11 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
Information security
fromArs Technica
12 hours ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
#kraken
Information security
fromFinbold
19 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
Information security
fromFinbold
19 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
#phishing
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

JanelaRAT Malware Targets Latin American Banks with 14,739 Attacks in Brazil in 2025

JanelaRAT malware targets financial institutions in Latin America, stealing sensitive data and employing advanced infection techniques.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Adobe patches vulnerability that steals data via PDFs

A sophisticated attack exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader via malicious PDF files to gather sensitive information and potentially execute arbitrary code.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

The Fraud Hiding in Email Signups

Fake but valid email accounts enable card testing and coupon abuse, causing chargebacks, revenue and inventory loss, and jeopardizing merchant payment relationships.
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

FBI says ATM 'jackpotting' attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash | TechCrunch

ATM jackpotting has become organized criminal activity, with over 700 attacks in 2025 stealing at least $20 million using physical access and Ploutus malware.
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Claude Code Security and Magecart: Getting the Threat Model Right

Magecart attacks hide malicious code in dynamically loaded third-party assets and EXIF metadata, bypassing repository-based static analysis tools like Claude Code Security because the code never enters the source repository.
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
1 month ago

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

The ease of use means the ease of stealing. There are pieces of software and devices that are doing exactly the same thing that a point of sale does and it's transacting on your phone or on your credit card and if you don't have a thumbprint or a biometric on your phone, they can walk up and if you're not paying attention in a crowded area, they get close enough and they touch your phone they can do a transaction.
Information security
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

OAuth phishers make 'check where the link points' advice ineffective

Attackers use phishing emails with malicious OAuth links containing broken parameters to redirect users to attacker-controlled destinations through legitimate identity providers.
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