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Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Lovable left AI prompts and user data exposed, one researcher found

Lovable's platform exposed users' private data, including chat histories and source code, to other users due to a significant data breach.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Vercel hit by attack via compromised AI tool

Attackers accessed Vercel's internal systems through a compromised Context.ai account, affecting limited customers but no sensitive data was reportedly accessed.
France news
fromThe Local France
18 hours ago

Warning over cyber-attack on French government's ANTS platform

Hackers accessed personal details of users on the French government's ANTS platform, prompting warnings about potential phishing scams.
Information security
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

AI-pwned: Vercel breach traced to stolen employee creds

Vercel's CEO suspects AI aided attackers in a breach that exploited a compromised employee account and non-sensitive environment variables.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Vercel hit by attack via compromised AI tool

Attackers accessed Vercel's internal systems through a compromised Context.ai account, affecting limited customers but no sensitive data was reportedly accessed.
more#cybersecurity
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
21 hours ago

Data Breaches at Healthcare Organizations in Illinois and Texas Affect 600,000

Three US healthcare organizations reported data breaches affecting nearly 600,000 individuals, with significant incidents in Texas and Illinois.
#security
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.
more#security
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak

Amtrak customers face data exposure due to a breach affecting millions of records, including personal and travel-related information.
#vercel
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Vercel Confirms Major Security Incident as Hacker Claims $2M Ransom Demand

Vercel confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to internal systems, with a threat actor claiming to sell stolen company data.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Vercel Confirms Major Security Incident as Hacker Claims $2M Ransom Demand

Vercel confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to internal systems, with a threat actor claiming to sell stolen company data.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach due to a compromised employee account linked to Context AI, exposing customer credentials.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Next.js developer Vercel warns customer creds compromised

Vercel experienced a data leak due to a compromise of Context.ai, affecting customer credentials and prompting immediate action.
more#vercel
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

CrunchyRoll users slammed with lawsuit as millions of users exposed

Crunchyroll faces a class-action lawsuit after a data breach exposed personal information of 6.8 million users due to inadequate data security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Dutch ecommerce site Bol.com investigates claims of a data breach

A dataset of approximately 400,000 customer records from Bol.com is allegedly for sale, raising concerns about a potential data breach.
#mcgraw-hill
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

Unauthorized access to limited internal data at McGraw-Hill was linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, raising concerns about potential identity fraud and harassment.
fromTheregister
5 days ago
Information security

McGraw Hill linked to 13.5M-record data leak

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach exposing 13.5 million records due to a Salesforce misconfiguration, leading to personal information circulating online.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

Unauthorized access to limited internal data at McGraw-Hill was linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, raising concerns about potential identity fraud and harassment.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

McGraw Hill linked to 13.5M-record data leak

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach exposing 13.5 million records due to a Salesforce misconfiguration, leading to personal information circulating online.
more#mcgraw-hill
#ransomware
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Data Breach at Tennessee Hospital Affects 337,000

Cookeville Regional Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack, compromising data of over 337,000 individuals, including sensitive personal and medical information.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Data Breach at Tennessee Hospital Affects 337,000

Cookeville Regional Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack, compromising data of over 337,000 individuals, including sensitive personal and medical information.
more#ransomware
NYC startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Mercor, an AI company, faces lawsuits after a data breach exposed sensitive information from contractors and clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the AI supply chain.
#bookingcom
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
Privacy professionals
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Booking.com confirms data breach, but is tight-lipped about details

A data breach at Booking.com exposed customer bookings, with unauthorized access to personal information, though the extent and timing remain unclear.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
Privacy professionals
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Booking.com confirms data breach, but is tight-lipped about details

A data breach at Booking.com exposed customer bookings, with unauthorized access to personal information, though the extent and timing remain unclear.
more#bookingcom
#rockstar-games
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Rockstar Games confirms third-party breach hit company data

ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' data through a third-party breach, demanding payment to avoid leaking information.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Rockstar Games experienced a data breach by hackers demanding ransom, but the company claims it has no impact on its operations or players.
Information security
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' servers, demanding payment to prevent data leaks.
Information security
fromKotaku
1 week ago

GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Reportedly Hacked, Data Being Ransomed

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' cloud servers, demanding ransom by April 14 or threatening to leak corporate data.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Rockstar Games confirms third-party breach hit company data

ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' data through a third-party breach, demanding payment to avoid leaking information.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Rockstar Games experienced a data breach by hackers demanding ransom, but the company claims it has no impact on its operations or players.
Information security
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' servers, demanding payment to prevent data leaks.
Information security
fromKotaku
1 week ago

GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Reportedly Hacked, Data Being Ransomed

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' cloud servers, demanding ransom by April 14 or threatening to leak corporate data.
more#rockstar-games
#basic-fit
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 week 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 week 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.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 week 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 week 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.
more#basic-fit
#cyberattack
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

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

Basic-Fit confirmed a cyberattack resulted in the theft of data, including bank details, of around one million customers across six countries.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

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

Basic-Fit confirmed a cyberattack resulted in the theft of data, including bank details, of around one million customers across six countries.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
more#cyberattack
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
more#lapd
#mercor
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

After data breach, $10B valued startup Mercor is having a month | TechCrunch

Mercor faces significant challenges after a data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen 4TB of sensitive data.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project | TechCrunch

Mercor confirmed a security incident linked to a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, affecting its data and operations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

After data breach, $10B valued startup Mercor is having a month | TechCrunch

Mercor faces significant challenges after a data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen 4TB of sensitive data.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project | TechCrunch

Mercor confirmed a security incident linked to a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, affecting its data and operations.
more#mercor
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Chinese Supercomputer Allegedly Hacked, 10 Petabytes of Data Stolen

The dataset reportedly contains more than 10 petabytes of sensitive information, including classified defense documents, missile schematics, and technical files, among others.
Information security
#bitcoin-depot
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week 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.
more#bitcoin-depot
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Capita's pension portal exposes civil servants' private data

Capita stated that the breach occurred for around 35 minutes on March 30, affecting the accuracy of a small number of Annual Benefit Statements generated during that time.
Privacy professionals
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

300,000 People Impacted by Eurail Data Breach

Eurail is notifying over 300,000 customers about a data breach that exposed personal information, including names and passport numbers.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How a burner email can protect your inbox - setting one up one is easy and free

A burner email address protects against spam and phishing by providing a temporary, disposable option for account creation.
#meta
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
more#meta
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Wynn Resorts Says 21,000 Employees Affected by ShinyHunters Hack

Wynn Resorts confirmed a data breach affecting over 21,000 individuals, with hackers stealing employee data and likely receiving ransom payment.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
more#fbi
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
#fintech
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
more#fintech
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

250,000 Affected by Data Breach at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital notified 250,000 individuals of a data breach compromising personal and health information.
#supply-chain-attack
more#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
fromTNW | Data-Security
2 weeks ago

Hasbro hacked: Peppa Pig & Transformers owner warns of weeks of disruption

Hasbro disclosed unauthorized access to its systems, an intrusion first detected on 28 March that has since forced the company to take parts of its infrastructure offline and warn that product deliveries could be delayed for weeks.
London startup
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
Healthcare
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Health data giant CareCloud says hackers accessed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

CareCloud experienced a data breach where hackers accessed patient electronic health records for over eight hours, but data exfiltration status remains unclear.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

European Commission admits breach of public web systems

The European Commission confirmed a data breach affecting its public web infrastructure, with details on the extent and nature of the data taken remaining unclear.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Settlement approved for Canadians affected by past 23andMe data breach | CBC News

The settlement will provide $3.25 million US for Canada-based victims of the breach, which saw hackers gain access to customers' data including people in Canada in 2023.
EU data protection
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