Fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek Extensions Spied on Over 1 Million Chrome Users
Security researchers have identified two malicious Chrome extensions recording AI chats. Learn how to identify and remove these tools to protect your privacy.
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pcTattletale Founder Bryan Fleming Pleads Guilty in Federal Stalkerware Case
Bryan Fleming, founder of pcTattletale, pleads guilty in a landmark federal spying case. Read how an undercover HSI sting and a data breach ended a decade of illegal stalkerware sales.
Lone Hacker Used Infostealers to Access Data at 50 Global Companies
A Hudson Rock report reveals how an Iranian hacker named Zestix breached 50 global companies, including Iberia Airlines and Pickett & Associates, by using stolen passwords and a lack of MFA.
The Wegman’s Supermarket Chain Is Probably Using Facial Recognition
The New York City Wegman’s is collecting biometric information about customers.
Major Data Breach Hits Company Operating 150 Gas Stations in the US
Texas based Gulshan Management Services, operator of Handi Plus and Handi Stop gas stations, reports a data breach impacting over 377,000 people.
Ledger Confirms Global-e Breach, Warns Users of Phishing Attempts
Ledger confirms data breach via Global-e partner. Customer info exposed, phishing attacks active. No passwords or crypto recovery phrases leaked.
Product showcase: Blokada for Android gives users control over network traffic
Blokada is a network privacy and ad-blocking application available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed to reduce ads, block trackers, and limit unwanted network connections at the system level. Getting started Blokada’s interface…
Researcher Spotlights WhatsApp Metadata Leak as Meta Begins Rolling Out Fixes
WhatsApp device fingerprinting can be useful in the delivery of sophisticated spyware, but impact is very limited without a zero-day.
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Disney Fined $10M for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws on YouTube
Disney agrees to a $10M settlement with the DOJ and FTC over YouTube privacy violations. Learn how the COPPA ruling affects kids’ data and Disney’s new rules.
Tokyo FM Data Breach: Hacker Claims Over 3 Million Records Stolen
Tokyo FM is investigating claims of a massive data breach involving 3 million records. Learn what information was allegedly taken and how you can stay safe.