#PrivacyBreached

Researchers Uncover Wiretapping of XMPP-Based Instant Messaging Service

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October 28, 2023 at 04:18AM New findings reveal a covert attempt to intercept traffic from the instant messaging service jabber[.]ru, using servers in Germany. The attacker used Let’s Encrypt TLS certificates to hijack encrypted connections. The wiretapping is estimated to have lasted for six months, from April to October 2023. The investigation suggests a case … Read more

University of Michigan Says Personal Information Stolen in August Data Breach

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October 24, 2023 at 01:03PM The University of Michigan confirmed a data breach where personal information of students, applicants, alumni, employees, and others was accessed. The breach occurred between August 23 and 27 and exposed names, Social Security numbers, financial and health information. The university disconnected the campus network from the internet and is offering … Read more