Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption
Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity
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New Choicejacking Attack Steals Data from Phones via Public Chargers
Choicejacking is a new USB attack that tricks phones into sharing data at public charging stations, bypassing security prompts in milliseconds.
Post SMTP Plugin Flaw Allowed Subscribers to Take Over Admin Accounts
If you’re running a WordPress site and rely on the Post SMTP plugin for email delivery, there’s something…
Tea App Breach: Women Only Dating Platform Leaks 72K User Images
The “Tea” app, a new and popular social platform for women, confirmed a major data breach affecting users…
Trumpet of Patriots hack: calls for political parties to be forced to report data breaches
Ransomware attack puts focus on privacy risks for political parties, which are exempt from many data protection obligationsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than two years before the data breach of Clive Palmer’s Trumpet o…
NASCAR Confirms Medusa Ransomware Breach After $4M Demand
Medusa Ransomware breached NASCAR, demanded $4 million, leaked sensitive data including maps and staff info, exposing major security failures. The incident was exclusively reported by Hackread.com.
On-Premise vs SaaS Data Annotation Platforms Compared
Choosing a data annotation platform? Learn when to use SaaS or on premise based on speed, cost, data privacy, and project scope.
Brave Browser Blocks Microsoft Recall from Tracking Online Activity
Brave browser now blocks Microsoft Recall by default, preventing screenshots and protecting users’ browsing history on Windows 11.
How the Solid Protocol Restores Digital Agency
The current state of digital identity is a mess. Your personal information is scattered across hundreds of locations: social media companies, IoT companies, government agencies, websites you have accounts on, and data brokers you’ve never heard of. These entities collect, store, and trade your data, often without your knowledge or consent. It’s both redundant and inconsistent. You have hundreds, maybe thousands, of fragmented digital profiles that often contain contradictory or logically impossible information. Each serves its own purpose, yet there is no central override and control to serve you—as the identity owner…
Global Fashion Label SABO’s 3.5M Customer Records Exposed Online
Global fashion brand SABO suffers data breach, exposing 3.5+ million customer records including names, addresses, and order details. Learn about the risks and what to do.