Federal judge rules that DOGE office-affiliated officials can be subpoenaedFederal workers from the White House DOGE office can be subpoenaed in an AFL-CIO lawsuit over sensitive data handling issues.
Former VA cybersecurity chief issues dire warning about data belonging to millions of veteransVA.gov's cybersecurity is at risk following the firing of Jonathan Kamens, its cybersecurity lead.The absence of essential oversight could lead to compromised sensitive data for veterans.
Over 600,000 Personal Records Exposed by Data BrokerA U.S. data broker exposed 644,869 sensitive records online, risking individuals' privacy due to lack of encryption and password protection.
DOGE inputs federal data to AI, cyber leaders discuss implicationsElon Musk's DOGE is analyzing sensitive federal education data with AI, prompting significant privacy concerns and security risks.
Two ransomware groups claimed they attacked Rutherford County Schools. One leaked sensitive records.Rutherford County Schools suffered a data breach from Rhysida, leaking sensitive student and employee records.
Hackers are extorting Globe Life with stolen customer data | TechCrunchGlobe Life is being extorted by a hacker who stole sensitive customer data, affecting approximately 5,000 individuals.
Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible OnlineA sensitive UN database was found open online, highlighting the need for improved cybersecurity to protect vulnerable communities.
Former VA cybersecurity chief issues dire warning about data belonging to millions of veteransVA.gov's cybersecurity is at risk following the firing of Jonathan Kamens, its cybersecurity lead.The absence of essential oversight could lead to compromised sensitive data for veterans.
Over 600,000 Personal Records Exposed by Data BrokerA U.S. data broker exposed 644,869 sensitive records online, risking individuals' privacy due to lack of encryption and password protection.
DOGE inputs federal data to AI, cyber leaders discuss implicationsElon Musk's DOGE is analyzing sensitive federal education data with AI, prompting significant privacy concerns and security risks.
Two ransomware groups claimed they attacked Rutherford County Schools. One leaked sensitive records.Rutherford County Schools suffered a data breach from Rhysida, leaking sensitive student and employee records.
Hackers are extorting Globe Life with stolen customer data | TechCrunchGlobe Life is being extorted by a hacker who stole sensitive customer data, affecting approximately 5,000 individuals.
Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible OnlineA sensitive UN database was found open online, highlighting the need for improved cybersecurity to protect vulnerable communities.
Criminally bad tech support was probably also actual crimeA missing disk from a police database could have led to severe consequences, emphasizing the importance of data integrity in sensitive environments.
HashiCorp Terraform 1.10 adds Ephemeral Values to Improve Secret ManagementTerraform 1.10 introduces ephemeral values for better security and management of sensitive information, moving away from plaintext storage in state files.
Apple's new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn - take these steps to protect your privacyApple Intelligence raises major privacy concerns by potentially accessing sensitive banking, financial, and location data, prompting experts to urge caution in its use.
Lost jewels and top-secret data potentially sit in the sunken wreck of a $40 million superyachtThe sinking of Mike Lynch's yacht raises serious concerns about potentially sensitive data stored within it, which could attract interest from foreign entities.
Report Highlights Rising Risks in Sensitive Data ManagementCompanies face increased risks from storing sensitive data in non-production environments, raising concerns about potential data breaches and compliance violations.
No more American data for hostile nations, says CongressThe Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 passed the House with unanimous support.The bill prohibits data brokers from selling Americans' data to specific foreign adversaries.
Europe eyes LinkedIn's use of data for ad targeting in latest DSA ask | TechCrunchEU requests information from LinkedIn regarding ad targeting practices under the Digital Services Act (DSA)Concerns raised over LinkedIn's use of sensitive data for ad targeting under EU law