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Education company Pearson has confirmed a major cyberattack that exposed customer data and internal corporate information. The UK-based company, known for textbooks and digital education tools, said an unauthorized actor accessed part of its system earlier this year. Pearson discovered the breach and immediately began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts. The company […]
On Wednesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new executive order that directs state agencies to stop collecting or sharing data about people with autism with the U.S. government. He made exceptions only when the law requires it or when sharing the data is medically necessary. This decision came after the U.S. Department of Health […]
OpenAI has decided to store the data of Indian users of ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and the OpenAI API Platform within India. This move helps Indian businesses and institutions follow the country’s data sovereignty laws while they use OpenAI’s tools. Indian users of ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu will now have all their interactions stored […]
SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile network provider, has suffered a major data breach that may have exposed personal and financial information of around 23 million users. A malware attack caused the breach, which SK Telecom discovered on April 18. Many customers have since rushed to SK Telecom stores to replace their USIM (Universal Subscriber […]
Verizon Business has released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), showing a big rise in system attacks across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to the report, four out of five data breaches in APAC were caused by system intrusions — a major jump from 38% the previous year. This is the 18th year of […]
EPHRATA — A data breach at Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) exposed the personal information of around 850 employees. Including recent retirees and individuals who were on the payroll between March and April this year. According to Christine Pratt, public affairs officer for the PUD, employees were informed about the incident through email notifications. […]
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Merseyside-based law firm DPP Law Ltd £60,000 following a cyberattack that exposed sensitive personal information on the dark web. The ICO investigation revealed that DPP failed to implement adequate security measures to protect the personal data stored electronically. Cybercriminals accessed the firm’s network through an unused administrator […]
Landmark Admin, a Texas-based company that handles services like policy accounting and regulatory reporting for big insurers, has given an update on a cyberattack it suffered in May 2024. The number of people affected by the attack has now risen to 1.6 million. In October 2024, Landmark announced it had detected suspicious activity on its […]
Mission Bell Mfg, Inc. recently confirmed that it experienced a data breach that exposed personal details of individuals, raising serious concerns about the company’s data security practices. What Happened? On January 31, 2025, an unauthorized party gained access to Mission Bell’s systems. The company discovered the breach on February 1, 2025, and immediately launched an […]
Abdullah Al-Salem University organized a two-day education summit on April 16 and 17. The event focused on how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and data privacy can improve modern education. The summit, titled “Learning in the Age of Innovation: Benefits, Challenges, and Jobs,” brought together experts, educators, and students from across Kuwait. Dr. Adel […]