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A major data leak has exposed over 184 million user records from a huge 47GB unprotected database, putting millions of people at serious risk of identity theft and cybercrime. The leaked data includes login details from major technology companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, PayPal, and Netflix. The exposed records were found sitting openly on […]
Global sportswear giant Adidas has confirmed two separate data breaches affecting its customers in South Korea and Türkiye. Both incidents involved unauthorized access to personal data through third-party customer service providers, raising serious concerns about data security. In South Korea, Adidas publicly disclosed the breach on May 16. The company said that customer information was […]
The company stated that some customers were deceived and had their funds stolen.
Steam has denied all claims about a recent data leak. A few days ago, several reports suggested that hackers had stolen data from over 89 million Steam accounts from steam systems. However, Steam has now made it clear that these claims are false. Even though platforms like Epic Games Store, GOG, and Xbox Store exist, […]
In a significant effort to address the global cybersecurity challenges, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) is actively working to build a global network of cybersecurity experts. The initiative, spearheaded by DSCI’s Chief Executive, Vinayak Godse, aims to foster collaborations between Indian cybersecurity professionals and their counterparts across the world. Godse shared this during […]
French gaming giant Ubisoft, the company behind popular video games like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Prince of Persia, is facing a major complaint over user privacy violations. The complaint has been filed by noyb, a well-known European privacy advocacy group. Why Is Ubisoft Being Accused? According to noyb (short for None of Your Business), […]
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive data has become more important than ever. Data privacy concerns continue to rise, and unintended data access threats can be disastrous for organizations, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and potential regulatory violations. But while securing data is critical, companies also need to leverage data for innovation and decision-making. […]
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom has confirmed a suspected leak of user USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) information following a hacking attack. The company has reported the breach to the relevant authorities and is cooperating with an ongoing investigation to determine the full extent of the incident. What is USIM and What Data Was […]
Some ChatGPT users have noticed a surprising and unsettling change in their interactions with the AI chatbot—ChatGPT is referring to them by name, even when they haven’t shared any personal details. As reported by TechCrunch, this unexpected personal touch has sparked mixed reactions, with some users finding it “creepy” and “unnecessary.” ChatGPT Randomly Addresses Users […]
Android phones are getting an important new security feature that is aimed at protecting users’ personal data if the device is left unattended for too long. Google has introduced an automatic reboot system as part of the latest update to Google Play services. This new feature will activate if your phone remains locked and unused […]