IRS Leaks Tax Data of Thousands to Immigration
#DataBreach #ImmigrationPolicyThe IRS mistakenly shared confidential tax data of up to 47,000 migrants with DHS, violating a policy protecting immigrant information. A judge later struck down the data-sharing agreement, which had prompted resignations and legal challenges. read more
German Newspaper Exposes Personal Data of Top US Security Officials
#DataBreach #USsecurityGerman newspaper Der Spiegel claims to have uncovered personal data of top US security officials like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, linked to a recent security breach involving Signal app. The leaked information includes emails, cell numbers, and Signal contacts, raising concerns of potential hacking. read more
T-Mobile data breach victims eligible for potential settlement payouts
#TMobile #DataBreachT-Mobile settled a 2022 class-action lawsuit for $350 million due to a data breach affecting 76 million customers. Payments, starting in April, range between $25,000 and $25. Claimants had to prove losses for larger reimbursement. read more
Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions in US, UK, Canada
#DataBreach #IdentityTheftHundreds of millions of individuals had their sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, leaked in a South Florida data broker cyberattack. The data, belonging to people across the US, UK, and Canada, is now widely available, leaving individuals vulnerable to identity theft. read more
Massive Data Breach Impacts Millions, Linked to Brazilian Hacker
#DataBreach #IdentityTheftYour Social Security number, along with other sensitive personal data, may have been leaked in a massive cyberattack, affecting millions of individuals. Data brokers like NPD collect and sell this information, making it widely available. Victims are advised to monitor accounts for unauthorized activity. read more
"Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions to Identity Theft Risk"
#DataBreach #IdentityTheftHundreds of millions' personal data, including Social Security numbers, were leaked in a cyberattack. The hacker, now caught, first tried to sell the data and later made it available for free. The breach led to significant repercussions for both the victims and the data-brokering company . read more
#AT #DataBreach
AT&T discloses a cyberattack that compromised data of over 100 million customers in 2022. The breach did not expose sensitive information like Social Security numbers but included call and text records. Investigators suspect foreign actors as potential beneficiaries. &T read more
#OpenAI #DataBreach
A hacker breached OpenAI's messaging system and obtained details about AI tech, not disclosed due to lack of national security threat. Concerns arose regarding foreign adversaries accessing AI secrets, leading to internal security debates. read more
#TicketmasterHack #DataBreach
Ticketmaster data hack affects over 500 million customers; Live Nation, the parent company, is investigating the breach. The hack, reportedly orchestrated by ShinyHunters, threatens to expose personal information and credit card details, sparking concerns over security and potential impacts on business operations. read more
#Australia #DataBreach
Australia is investigating a significant medical data breach involving the country's largest online prescription service, MediSecure, following a ransomware attack. No group has claimed responsibility, and the company is cooperating with authorities to manage the incident. read more
#Facebook #DataBreach
Facebook states no evidence of attackers accessing third-party sites through Facebook Login after a data breach affecting 90 million accounts and resetting 50 million access tokens. read more