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Malicious software aimed at draining bank accounts isn’t a new issue, but the methods and reach of such scams have evolved significantly. A dairy businessman from Dharashiv, 44, received a WhatsApp call from someone posing as a bank official. The caller warned him that his account would be suspended unless updated immediately. In a panic, […]
In a significant ruling, Nigeria’s tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, over data privacy violations. The decision intensifies the global regulatory challenges facing the tech giant. The fine stems from consumer data violations involving WhatsApp and Facebook, which the Federal Competition and Consumer […]
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. […]
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 […]
Legends International, a prominent entertainment venue management company, has confirmed it experienced a significant cyberattack, resulting in the exposure of sensitive data. This breach was first identified in early November 2024, when the company discovered unauthorized activity within its IT systems. Breach Uncovered and Investigation Launched In a data breach notification letter, Legends International explained […]
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 […]
CISA officials have issued a warning about a data breach affecting Oracle, cautioning about the potential risks to organizations and individuals. The breach was first discovered in January, when hackers stole information and accessed client credentials stored on legacy Oracle systems. Oracle’s Silence on the Issue For weeks, Oracle privately informed its customers about the […]
Sandeep Srivastava, Director of Product – Agentic AI at Microsoft, has publicly criticized FIITJEE for what he claims is systemic mismanagement, inadequate digital infrastructure, and serious breaches of FIITJEE data breach. In a strongly worded LinkedIn post, Srivastava shared his personal experience with the coaching institute, advising parents not to fall for what he described […]
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 […]