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Pearson Confirms Cyberattack, Customer Data and Source Code Stolen

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 […]

Worldcoin Ordered to Delete Biometric Data in Kenya Over Privacy Breach

A Kenyan court has ordered Worldcoin to delete biometric data it collected from thousands of citizens, following a privacy violation. The ruling has caused significant regulatory challenges for the cryptocurrency-linked identity project, which had operated in Kenya amid growing concerns about data protection and user privacy. Local media outlet Citizen Digital reported on the decision. […]

Pak Hackers Claim to Have Breached Multiple Indian Defence Sites

A group of Pakistani hackers, calling themselves the ‘Pakistan Cyber Force,’ has claimed responsibility for breaching several Indian defence websites. According to the hackers, they gained access to sensitive data from institutions like the Indian Military Engineering Services and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. This breach comes amid rising tensions after […]

TikTok Fined $600 Million by EU Regulator Over Data Transfers to China

The Ireland-based Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) fined TikTok 530 million euros ($600 million) on May 2, 2025, after concerns arose about the company’s user data protection practices. The regulator also instructed TikTok to suspend all transfers of user data to China unless it aligns its data processing practices with EU regulations within six months. The […]

NDPC Partners with Mastercard to Strengthen Data Protection in Nigeria

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially partnered with global payments company Mastercard to enhance data protection efforts across the country. This significant collaboration, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s data security capabilities, was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a specialized workshop for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) held in Abuja. […]

Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Issues Warning Over Fake Social Media Profiles

The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent warning to the public about fake social media accounts impersonating the agency. These fraudulent accounts have been using the Cyber Crime Wing’s official name and logo to mislead users, creating confusion. According to the Cyber Crime Wing, they have identified 10 fake Instagram accounts and […]

PCMC Police Uncover Dubai-Based Cyber Fraud Network

The Pimpri-Chinchwad cyber police have successfully exposed a major cyber fraud operation that involved individuals from Dubai. The police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fraud amounting to Rs 66 lakh. The fraud was carried out through fake bank accounts and false investment promises. Details of the Scam The scam was executed by […]