The workplace has become a surveillance state

November 27, 2024 at 03:36AM A Cracked Labs report reveals that office buildings resemble web browsers, employing tracking technology to monitor employee movements and behaviors. This raises privacy concerns in the US and Europe, prompting regulatory guidance. The report emphasizes the need for safeguards against misuse of personal data and calls for better legal protection … Read more

Using iPhone Mirroring at work? You might have just overshared to your boss

October 8, 2024 at 02:36PM iPhone Mirroring enables wireless viewing of iPhone content on a Mac but poses significant privacy risks for work use. This flaw exposes personal data such as dating apps and health information, potentially leading to privacy law violations for organizations. While Apple is working on a fix, both employers and employees … Read more

Microchip Technology confirms data was stolen in cyberattack

September 4, 2024 at 06:06PM Microchip Technology Inc. has reported that employee data was stolen in a cyberattack in August. The attack was attributed to the Play ransomware gang. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Microchip Technology Incorporated has confirmed that employee information was stolen from systems compromised in a cyberattack in August. … Read more

Privacy & Security Concerns With AI Meeting Tools

July 10, 2024 at 10:04AM AI-powered meeting assistants promise increased productivity by recording video, transcribing audio, and providing analytics. However, businesses must consider the privacy and security risks of allowing AI assistants to eavesdrop on conversations and collect sensitive data. Legal requirements for consent vary, and proactive steps are necessary to mitigate risks and maintain … Read more

Santander Employee Data Breach Linked to Snowflake Attack

June 21, 2024 at 09:21AM Santander US has reported a data breach impacting 12,000 employees’ personal information. The breach is linked to a Snowflake attack. Source: SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Santander US is notifying over 12,000 employees that their personal information was compromised in a data breach. The breach has … Read more

Panera Notifies Employees of Compromised Data

June 14, 2024 at 03:00PM Panera Bread has notified employees of a data breach following a “security incident” in March. The unauthorized access to internal files resulted in the theft of employees’ names, Social Security numbers, and possibly other employment-related information. Panera has offered a one-year membership to CyEx’s credit monitoring and identity theft resolution … Read more

Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees

May 16, 2024 at 11:01AM Nissan North America reported to the Maine Attorney General about a ransomware attack last year, compromising personal information of over 53,000 employees. Though no confirmed instances of fraud or identity theft were reported, the company has offered free protection services to affected employees. The attack is thought to follow a … Read more

Home Depot confirms data theft after crook threatens to dump inside info online

April 8, 2024 at 02:12PM Home Depot confirmed a third-party vendor inadvertently exposed some employees’ personal details, including names and email addresses. The retailer’s disclosure follows a data dump by a crook on BreachForums. While the intrusion didn’t affect business operations or customer data, the stolen info could be used for credential theft. The same … Read more

Insomniac Games alerts employees hit by ransomware data breach

February 23, 2024 at 02:00PM Sony’s Insomniac Games notified employees of a data breach in the wake of a Rhysida ransomware attack. Personal information, including sensitive employment details and upcoming project materials, was compromised and leaked. Affected individuals are being offered extended ID protection and a dedicated support hotline as Insomniac and Sony address the … Read more

HMG Healthcare Says Data Breach Impacts 40 Facilities

January 10, 2024 at 01:03PM HMG Healthcare has announced a data breach affecting 40 facilities. The compromised information includes names, contact details, dates of birth, health info, medical treatment details, Social Security numbers, and employee records. Based on the meeting notes provided, it appears that the compromised information includes names, contact information, dates of birth, … Read more