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Information security
fromIT Pro
2 days ago

Google is scrapping its dark web report feature - here's everything you need to know and some alternative options

Google will discontinue its dark web report tool, ending scans January 15 and deleting all related data by February 16 while promoting other security tools.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

Google's 'dark web report' feature will no longer be available starting in February | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

Google's 'dark web report' feature will no longer be available starting in February | TechCrunch

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Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
6 days ago

If you're fed up with data breaches, this new technology could finally help

Zero-knowledge proof technology enables verification without revealing personal data, promising privacy and security amid widespread data breaches and tokenized financial systems.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Did your logins just get leaked? How to check online for free (and what to do next)

Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) is a data breach "search engine" that allows anyone to submit their email address to see if any links to a data breach are publicly known. HIBP is a free service that can give you an overview of whether or not it is likely your online accounts have been "pwned," or compromised, in a data breach.
Information security
#dark-web
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Where Were You When the World Shut Down? I Was on BreachForums. | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Where Were You When the World Shut Down? I Was on BreachForums. | HackerNoon

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Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Looking Ahead to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: what UK companies need to know

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will expand and strengthen UK cyber regulations, widening scope and enhancing compliance to address recent cyber-attacks and organisational vulnerabilities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has

Nearly one in five high schoolers report romantic relationships with AI; 42% report AI companionship; extensive school AI use links to data breaches, deepfakes, and harassment.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year

UK educational institutions face disproportionately high cyber-attacks, with schools and universities frequently targeted by phishing, access-broker-facilitated breaches, and ransomware.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

'No Harm, No Foul:' Courts Take Tougher Line on Data-Breach Suits - DataBreaches.Net

U.S. judges increasingly require concrete, traceable financial harm from data breaches before allowing lawsuits, dismissing claims based on exposure or emotional distress alone.
Privacy professionals
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Why It's Time to Rethink the Health Data Economy | Entrepreneur

Healthcare data must be treated as shared value with contributors given control, compensation, and alignment to ensure security, trust, and better quality data.
Information security
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Mobile app security is a huge blind spot for developer teams - 93% are confident their applications are secure, but 62% reported breaches last year

Organizations overestimate mobile app security readiness despite widespread breaches, accelerated release pressures, and frequent malware, data loss, and credential-theft incidents.
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Information security
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Don't Let Hackers Win, This 60% Off Solution Keeps Your Identity Safe at All Times - Kotaku

Rising global cyberattacks targeting individuals demand upgraded paid cybersecurity solutions, and Avast is offering discounted Premium and Ultimate plans with comprehensive protections.
Privacy technologies
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Lack of visibility creates "cascade" of security risk, says Kiteworks

Organizations lacking visibility into third-party relationships, breach frequency, and AI use face higher breach rates, slower detection, and greater litigation costs.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Scale of MoD Afghan data breaches widens dramatically | Computer Weekly

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted there have been more than 12 times as many data breaches linked to its Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) programme than previously thought. Until now, a total of four breaches were known to have hit Arap, a scheme established back in April 2021 to bring Afghan citizens at risk of Taliban persecution to safety in the UK. However, according to Freedom of Information (FoI) figures released to the BBC, the true number is actually 49.
UK news
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fromDataBreaches.Net
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Federal judiciary says it is boosting security after cyberattack; researcher finds new leaks - DataBreaches.Net

Privacy professionals
fromIT Pro
4 months ago

Average Brit hit by five data breaches since 2004

Over three million British user accounts were breached in the second quarter of 2025, despite a global drop in data breaches.
fromDataBreaches.Net
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Federal judiciary says it is boosting security after cyberattack; researcher finds new leaks - DataBreaches.Net

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Digital life
fromDataBreaches.Net
4 months ago

Scattered Spider has a new Telegram channel to list its attacks - DataBreaches.Net

A new Telegram channel quickly revealed multiple data breaches and legal documents, showcasing chaotic activity and various types of content.
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fromIT Pro
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

AI breaches aren't just a scare story any more - they're happening in real life

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: IPinfo Launches IPinfo PLUS: High-Resolution IP Privacy Data For Greater Certainty (7/7/2025) | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

The TechBeat: AI Security Posture Management (AISPM): How to Handle AI Agent Security (7/5/2025) | HackerNoon

Tech industry
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The TechBeat: Closing the Feedback Loop: Building AI That Learns from Its Users (7/3/2025) | HackerNoon

Business professionals show less concern than technical teams about AI-driven threats.
Machine identities will outnumber human users; security measures must be equal for both.
Securing AI agents against prompt injections is critical for safeguarding systems.
Coordinating multiple AI agents is essential for operational efficiency.
fromIT Pro
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

AI breaches aren't just a scare story any more - they're happening in real life

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: IPinfo Launches IPinfo PLUS: High-Resolution IP Privacy Data For Greater Certainty (7/7/2025) | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

The TechBeat: AI Security Posture Management (AISPM): How to Handle AI Agent Security (7/5/2025) | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Tech industry

The TechBeat: Closing the Feedback Loop: Building AI That Learns from Its Users (7/3/2025) | HackerNoon

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US politics
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

This 'violently racist' hacker claims to be the source of the New York Times' Mamdani scoop

An individual known as the Anime Nazi has hacked multiple universities, stealing sensitive data and promoting a violent, racist ideology.
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Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
8 months ago

Why every business needs a data security strategy

Data breaches expose sensitive information, necessitating robust data security measures to prevent financial loss, reputational damage, and compliance violations.
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Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 months ago

How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future

Passkeys improve security by eliminating the need to share secrets during authentication.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps | TechCrunch

Stalkerware industry suffers major data breaches, affecting thousands of victims and revealing sensitive personal information multiple times.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago

British hacker IntelBroker faces years in a US prison cell | Computer Weekly

The IntelBroker alias has caused millions in damages to victims around the world. This action reflects the FBI's commitment to pursuing cyber criminals around the world.
UK news
EU data protection
fromZDNET
5 months ago

The $177 million AT&T data breach settlement could mean a payout for you - how to qualify

AT&T customers may receive cash from a class action settlement due to data breaches that exposed personal information.
#healthcare
fromMedCity News
6 months ago
Healthcare

HIPAA's Blind Spot: It's Time to Address Client-Side Attacks - MedCity News

HHS's proposed HIPAA amendments seek to enhance cybersecurity measures for ePHI but leave critical vulnerabilities unaddressed.
fromIT Pro
7 months ago
Healthcare

US healthcare data breaches are out of control - over 400 million patient records have been exposed in the last two years

US healthcare data breaches are extensive, with 409 million records exposed in two years.
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
7 months ago

US healthcare data breaches are out of control - over 400 million patient records have been exposed in the last two years

US healthcare data breaches are extensive, with 409 million records exposed in two years.
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fromTheregister
7 months ago

Snowflake CISO talks lessons learned from breaches, improv

It was an unfortunate situation that our customers went through, and we've really pivoted from a shared-security model to more of a shared-destiny model with our customers.
Information security
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
7 months ago

Your password manager is under attack, and this new threat makes it worse: How to defend yourself

The tech industry's shift towards passkeys may increase reliance on password managers, posing a risk due to constant cyberattacks against these systems.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

SpyCloud Analysis Reveals 94% of Fortune 50 Companies Have Employee Data Exposed In Phishing Attacks | HackerNoon

Phishing attacks are increasingly sophisticated and target valuable identity data, necessitating enhanced organizational defenses and training.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
7 months ago

Third Parties and Machine Credentials: The Silent Drivers Behind 2025's Worst Breaches

Third-party exposure and machine credential abuse significantly contributed to data breaches, necessitating comprehensive identity governance for both human and machine identities.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
7 months ago

Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

Congress is investigating allegations of data breaches involving the NLRB and DOGE, based on whistleblower reports.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
8 months ago

HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority settled with HHS OCR over HIPAA violations after data breaches from ransomware and hacking.
fromDatabreaches
8 months ago

South Africa Introduces Mandatory e-Portal Reporting for Data Breaches

On April 7, 2025, South Africa's Information Regulator announced a new requirement for organizations to report data breaches via an online eServices Portal.
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