July 7, 2020
Via: Security AffairsOur research uncovered two unsecured databases, with millions of records, belonging to companies that are based in China and provide different types of services. One database belongs to Xiaoxintong, which offers multiple apps and services aimed at elderly care. The […]
June 30, 2020
Via: Security WeekThe collection contains information from a variety of sites worldwide, which appear to have been breached by different hackers, but not by the entity offering them on the Dark Web. On June 1 and June 10, the threat actor released […]
June 29, 2020
Via: Hot for SecuritySecurity researchers have recently discovered a leaky database belonging to the e-learning platform One Class, a remote learning tool that provides educational assistance and study guides to millions of North American students. Uncovered by vpnMentor researchers during a routine Internet […]
May 20, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityUK low-cost airline EasyJet just announced it was the target of a highly sophisticated cyber-attack that exposed personal details of 9 million customers. “Following discussions with the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”), the Board of easyJet announces that it has been […]
April 6, 2020
Via: Hot for SecurityFive misconfigured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 buckets revealing private data of Key Ring users were discovered by vpnMentor researchers in January. Like many similar apps, Key Ring lets users store digital copies of their loyalty cards, create a shopping […]
Data loss, Hacker, Threats & Malware
March 31, 2020
Via: TechRadarHackers have published the personal details of over 4.9 million citizens of Georgia on a hacking forum. As the current population of the Eastern European nation is approximately 3.79 million according to recent figures, it would appear that the database […]
February 26, 2020
Via: TechRadarSmartphone users have once again been urged to ensure they keep their devices protected after a huge rise in mobile threats last year. New research from Kaspersky found that attacks targeting personal data on mobile devices saw a significant increase […]
February 20, 2020
Via: The HillPersonal information from over 10 million people who stayed at MGM Resorts was posted to a hacking forum earlier this week, NBC News reported. According to the network, no financial data was posted, but full names, birthdates, addresses, email addresses […]
February 11, 2020
Via: TechRadarPopular email applications like Edison, CleanFox and Slice have been accused of selling information scraped from users’ inboxes without their knowledge. According to a report from Motherboard, the information collected by Edison was sold to companies involved in different businesses […]
January 29, 2020
Via: TechRadarPopular antivirus application Avast and its subsidiary AVG have been accused of selling highly sensitive browsing histories of millions of their users. According to an investigation from Motherboard and PCMag, both Avast and AVG, which are among the most commonly […]
July 26, 2019
Via: Security WeekNew York state is strengthening a law requiring companies that handle consumers’ personal data to notify them about any data breaches. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, on Thursday signed legislation that expands the law to cover any company holding personal […]
July 9, 2019
Via: Dark ReadingResearchers find more than 1,000 apps in the Google Play store that gather personal data even when the user has denied permission. App publishers like consumer data so much that they’re willing to go to great lengths to get it […]
Network security, Privacy protection
March 25, 2019
Via: Security WeekThe Federal Emergency Management Agency wrongly released to a contractor the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of devastating 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, potentially exposing the victims to identity fraud and theft, a government watchdog reported Friday. The Homeland Security […]
November 15, 2018
Via: CSO OnlinePrivacy Company released the results of a data protection impact assessment showing privacy risks in the enterprise version of Microsoft Office. Regarding the “large scale and covert collection of personal data” of Microsoft Office ProPlus (Office 2016 MSI and Office […]
May 17, 2018
Via: TechRadarGDPR enforcement is almost upon us. Rather than simply seeing it as a necessary evil, we should remain mindful of the value to be gained from the approaching EU regulation. Businesses ready to embrace GDPR will have the opportunity, not […]
January 11, 2018
Via: Dark ReadingIf identity is established based on one thing you know and one thing you have, the latter should not also be a thing you know because in the sharing economy, we share everything. If you’ve been on Facebook any length […]
April 3, 2017
Via: We Live SecurityDiscussions around personal data protection in the European Union have drawn attention to the right of citizens to secure their privacy, a right that has been a constant concern over the years. This is especially the case in the digital […]
January 4, 2017
Via: Russel EdwardsDuring a recent conversation I was surprised to find out that not all people understand the value of privacy protection. Unless confronted with the perspective of their data ending up in malicious hands, of course. However, when talking about privacy […]
August 16, 2016
Via: Security AffairsThe hack to the US Presidential election is becoming even more mysterious, while security experts are blaming the Russia for the cyber espionage, a strange figure claims the responsibility for the security breach. He is Guccifer 2.0, an alleged lone […]
April 27, 2016
Via: Help Net SecurityBitdefender has discovered a significant vulnerability within Facebook which allowed access to any user account through simple social login manipulation. The attacker was able to gain access to personal user information, a contacts list for potential malware distribution and payment […]
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