January 29, 2024 at 02:15AM The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) admits to purchasing internet browsing records from data brokers without court orders, raising concerns about Americans’ privacy. Senator Wyden criticizes this practice and emphasizes the potential privacy risks, especially relating to sensitive topics like mental health or domestic abuse. The revelation highlights a broader … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 03:03AM The U.S. FTC has banned InMarket Media from selling precise location data without consumer consent and ordered it to destroy collected data subject to user approval. InMarket and Outlogic faced bans for allegations of improper location data use. InMarket allegedly harvested location data from various apps, while a study revealed … Read more
January 19, 2024 at 09:35AM VF Corporation reported a ransomware attack in December, with over 35 million customers’ personal data stolen, but no sensitive payment information affected. The attack disrupted business operations, leading to inventory and order fulfillment issues. VF Corp has restored most IT systems and is cooperating with authorities in investigating the incident. … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 01:34PM According to 23andMe’s legal representatives, the data disaster in October was allegedly caused by users’ poor password practices, while the biotech company’s infrastructure management was not to blame. The company pointed to users recycling compromised credentials as the main reason for the security breach. This response has been widely criticized … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 04:48PM Google has settled a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated privacy laws by tracking data from users in private browsing modes. The terms of the settlement are undisclosed, but it could potentially cost Google billions. The case highlights challenges in maintaining user privacy while delivering targeted ads. Private browsing modes may … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 04:52PM Former U.S. Navy IT manager Marquis Hooper has been sentenced to five years and five months in prison for illegally obtaining and selling US citizens’ personally identifiable information (PII) on the dark web. Hooper and his wife, Natasha Renee Chalk, illegally obtained sensitive personal information from 9,000 people and sold … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 04:09PM Genetic testing provider 23andMe is facing multiple class action lawsuits in the U.S. after a data breach that affected millions of customers. The breach involved a leaked CSV file containing the data of around 1 million Ashkenazi Jews who used the service. 23andMe claims that the breach was a result … Read more