Carlsberg Event Wristband Leaked PII, Researcher Told Not to Disclose
A poorly secured wristband system used at a Carlsberg exhibition allowed access to visitor photos, videos, and full names. Attempts to report the issue were ignored for months.
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Everest Ransomware Claims McDonalds India Breach Involving Customer Data
The notorious Everest ransomware group is claiming to have breached McDonald’s India, the Indian subsidiary of the American…
Hackathon Projects Show AI Wellness Apps Can Leak Sensitive User Info
As emotional computing applications proliferate, the security threats they face require frameworks beyond traditional approaches.
Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers
Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold to advertisers, analytics firms, or, in some cases, criminals on the dark web. As personal informatio…
Privacy teams feel the strain as AI, breaches, and budgets collide
Privacy programs are under strain as organizations manage breach risk, new technology, and limited resources. A global study from ISACA shows that AI is gaining ground in privacy work, with use shaped by governance, funding, and how consistently privac…
Google Gemini AI Tricked Into Leaking Calendar Data via Meeting Invites
Cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security found a flaw in Google Gemini that uses calendar invites to steal private data. Learn how this silent attack bypasses security.
AI-Powered Surveillance in Schools
It all sounds pretty dystopian:
Inside a white stucco building in Southern California, video cameras compare faces of passersby against a facial recognition database. Behavioral analysis AI reviews the footage for signs of violent behavior. Behind a bathroom door, a smoke detector-shaped device captures audio, listening for sounds of distress. Outside, drones stand ready to be deployed and provide intel from above, and license plate readers from $8.5 billion surveillance behemoth Flock Safety ensure the cars entering and exiting the parking lot aren’t driven by criminals…
ICE Agent Doxxing Platform was Crippled After Coordinated DDoS Attack
The activist website called “ICE List” was offline after a massive DDoS attack. The crash followed a leak of 4,500 federal agent names linked to the Renee Nicole Good shooting.
New PayPal Scam Sends Verified Invoices With Fake Support Numbers
Hackread.com exclusive: Scammers are using verified PayPal invoices to launch callback phishing attacks. Learn how the “Alexzander” invoice bypasses Google filters.
GhostPoster Browser Malware Hid for 5 Years With 840,000 Installs
Researchers uncover a 5-year malware campaign using browser extensions on Chrome, Firefox and Edge, relying on hidden payloads and shared infrastructure.