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T-Mobile reaches $31.5 million settlement with FCC over past data breaches

T-Mobile will pay $31.5 million in fines and commit to significant cybersecurity improvements following data breaches exposing millions of customers' data.

Cyberattack at AnnieMac affects 171,000 customers

AnnieMac suffered a data breach affecting 171,074 customers, involving sensitive personal information and initiated a response with credit monitoring for those impacted.

Cylance clarifies breach, dodges questions about the source

The data allegedly being sold on a crime forum related to Cylance's marketing from 2015-2018 is not believed to have compromised current customers or sensitive information.

T-Mobile reaches $31.5 million settlement with FCC over past data breaches

T-Mobile will pay $31.5 million in fines and commit to significant cybersecurity improvements following data breaches exposing millions of customers' data.

Cyberattack at AnnieMac affects 171,000 customers

AnnieMac suffered a data breach affecting 171,074 customers, involving sensitive personal information and initiated a response with credit monitoring for those impacted.

Cylance clarifies breach, dodges questions about the source

The data allegedly being sold on a crime forum related to Cylance's marketing from 2015-2018 is not believed to have compromised current customers or sensitive information.
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BBC secret filming shows pubs not enforcing safety scheme

The Ask for Angela initiative is failing due to inadequate staff response despite widespread implementation.
Major chains like Greene King and JD Wetherspoon struggle with proper training for the Ask for Angela program.
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The bank named in more fraud complaints than any major UK competitor

Revolut faces scrutiny over its fraud reporting and security measures, as it led UK banks in fraud complaints in 2023.

Revolut adds new layer of security after customers complain of being scammed

Revolut is adding an extra layer of biometric identification verification called 'wealth protection' to stop unauthorized transactions and fraudulent activities on its platform.

The bank named in more fraud complaints than any major UK competitor

Revolut faces scrutiny over its fraud reporting and security measures, as it led UK banks in fraud complaints in 2023.

Revolut adds new layer of security after customers complain of being scammed

Revolut is adding an extra layer of biometric identification verification called 'wealth protection' to stop unauthorized transactions and fraudulent activities on its platform.
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93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves

Utility policies allow for power shutoffs during heatwaves, posing serious health risks.
Recent regulations in Virginia aim to protect utility customers from disconnections in extreme heat.

JetBrains fingers Rapid7 for customer ransomware attacks

JetBrains defends against Rapid7's claims of silent patching by emphasizing responsible vulnerability disclosure.
JetBrains criticizes Rapid7 for releasing full details and exploit code of vulnerabilities just hours after patches, resulting in customer harm.

American Express blames third-party for card data leak

American Express card numbers exposed through third-party vendor breach
Amex reassures customers by stating they aren't liable for fraudulent charges

FTC cracks down on H&R Block for deleting tax data when users want to downgrade

H&R Block accused of deceiving customers with online tax filing products
FTC accuses H&R Block of making it difficult for customers to downgrade services

More energy firms allowed to forcibly fit prepayment meters again following scandal

Energy firms E.On and Tru Energy permitted to resume prepayment meter installations after meeting Ofgem's conditions.
Strict conditions include audits, compensations, and monitoring data for firms to be allowed to forcibly fit prepayment meters.

Adobe trapped customers' with hard-to-cancel subscriptions and hidden fee, feds allege

Adobe faces lawsuit for allegedly making it difficult and costly for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions.
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