The #EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and #VPN providers are among the targets
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The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets
A legislative proposal is expected to be introduced in the first half of 2026
 #privacy #politics #Europe
#WebRAT #malware spread via fake vulnerability exploits on #GitHub
BleepingComputer
WebRAT malware spread via fake vulnerability exploits on GitHub
The WebRAT malware is now being distributed through GitHub repositories that claim to host proof-of-concept exploits for recently disclosed vulnera...
 #cybersecurity
Hackers stole over $2.7B in #crypto in 2025, data shows
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Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows | TechCrunch
This was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists — 2025 was the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.
 #cybersecurity
#NYPD Sued Over Possible Records Collected Through #Muslim Spying Program
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NYPD Sued Over Possible Records Collected Through Muslim Spying Program
The New York Police Department's “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city's first Muslim mayor takes of...
 #privacy #NYC #surveillance #religion #Islam
US #insurance giant #Aflac says hackers stole personal and #health data of 22.6 million people
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US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million people | TechCrunch
Aflac, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., confirmed hackers stole reams of personal data, including Social Security numbers, ident...
 #privacy #cybersecurity #healthcare
There’s so much stolen data in the world, #SouthKorea will require face scans to buy a #SIM
South Korea to require face scans to buy a SIM
: SK Telecom's epic infosec fail will cost it another $1.5 billion
 #biometrics #privacy #phone
Inside #Uzbekistan’s nationwide license plate #surveillance system
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Exclusive: Inside Uzbekistan's nationwide license plate surveillance system
The Uzbek government's national license plate scanning system was discovered exposed to the internet for anyone to access without a password.
 #privacy #ALPR
Malicious #extensions in #Chrome Web store steal user credentials
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Malicious extensions in Chrome Web store steal user credentials
Two Chrome extensions in the Web Store named 'Phantom Shuttle' are posing as plugins for a proxy service to hijack user traffic and steal...
 #cybersecurity #PhantomShuttle
#Microsoft #Teams strengthens messaging security by default in January
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Microsoft Teams strengthens messaging security by default in January
Microsoft Teams will automatically enable messaging safety features by default in January to strengthen defenses against content tagged as malicious.
 #cybersecurity
#BakerUniversity says 2024 #DataBreach impacts 53,000 people
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Baker University says 2024 data breach impacts 53,000 people
Baker University has disclosed a data breach after attackers gained access to its network one year ago and stole the personal, health, and financia...
 #cybersecurity #BakerU #Baker #privacy #education #university