March 20, 2024 at 02:12PM Hackers are targeting user devices to access sensitive personal data like banking information and SMS messages. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that hackers are specifically targeting sensitive personal information on user devices, such as banking data and SMS messages. This highlights a significant security concern that may require … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 10:05AM The Dark Web poses a threat with stolen secrets, but having context on your side can be beneficial in navigating this environment. It seems like the focus of the meeting was on recognizing that on the Dark Web, stolen secrets are considered the enemy while emphasizing that context is considered … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 11:27AM Audio and video calling features initially for X Premium users on Elon Musk’s Twitter are now available to all users, but concerns about IP exposure have emerged. Enabling the features could potentially expose users to trolls and make tracking easier. Enhanced call privacy is disabled by default, and users are … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 07:52AM The Information Commissioner’s Office reprimanded West Midlands Police for repeatedly mixing up two individuals’ personal data, breaching data protection law. The errors led to mistaken identity, inaccurate personal data processing, and inappropriate actions, impacting the individuals involved. The force compensated one individual, implemented a Data Quality Policy and a “Think … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 12:29PM Corporate directors and security teams are under pressure to comply with the SEC’s new cybersecurity regulations. Woodruff Sawyer’s David Anderson warns that mishandling PII could lead to costly claims, potentially rivaling ransomware attacks. Privacy issues, including pixel-tracking claims and GDPR violations, are becoming a top concern for cyber insurance underwriters. … Read more
January 26, 2024 at 05:12PM Senator Ron Wyden released documents revealing that the NSA purchases Americans’ internet records, prompting a call for intelligence agencies to cease buying unlawfully obtained personal data from data brokers. Wyden emphasized the need for legal and ethical data practices, highlighting the potential privacy violations and the lack of informed consent … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 04:37PM An exposed Trello API allowed the creation of millions of data profiles, linking public and private information. A threat actor attempted to sell the data of 15,115,516 Trello members containing emails, usernames, and full names. The leaked email addresses were accessed through a publicly exposed API, elevating the severity of … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 10:42PM Facebook Messenger now defaults to end-to-end encryption, ensuring only the sender and recipient can read messages, not even Meta itself. Key Takeaways from Meeting: 1. End-to-End Encryption has been implemented in Facebook Messenger as a default feature. 2. As a result of this encryption, messages can only be read by … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 12:01AM In today’s digital world, personal privacy is frequently compromised due to the exchange of personal information. The public often feels powerless against data brokers and overwhelmed by information overload. A consumer survey revealed the need for better privacy tools and understanding. With data breaches becoming more common, a collaborative effort … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 03:05PM French cloud service Shadow has confirmed that criminals stole a database containing customer data in a social-engineering attack against one of its employees. The stolen data includes personal information such as names, email addresses, dates of birth, billing addresses, and credit card expiration dates. The company reassured customers that no … Read more