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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Syria began testing electronic payments through Mastercard and Visa on May 9, more than 15 years after the services were suspended, local media reported. Source: Feras Al-Massri via Storyful Subscribe to our newsletter: cnews.link/newsletter-7
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Graphika @graphika.com · 14/02/2026
Romance scams aren’t just heartbreaking — they’re costly... In a new article from @cybernews.bsky.social, #Graphika Intelligence Specialist Angie Waller breaks down how these scammers build trust online before exploiting emotional connection for financial gain. Read the full article to learn more!
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Heartbreaking trend rocks Arizona: people in search of love losing $44M yearly
Study reveals which states in the US are most prone to romantic scams and suffer financial loss.
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Vishanti @missdiedra.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
cybernews.com/security/inv... they named the dump site "OKSTUPID.lol" omg lakjsdflk /via @cybernews.bsky.social
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Investigator breaches white supremacist dating sites, exposes 8,000 users
An investigative journalist infiltrated three white supremacist platforms, including the dating site WhiteDate, exfiltrating over 8,000 user profiles and 100GB of sensitive data.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
New research by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) reveals interesting things. Read more⤵️ #tech #Instagram #socialmedia
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Illusion of safety: Instagram fails to protect teens from extremely violent content
A test reveals that Instagram fails to protect teenage users from gruesome and violent content, including fight videos and animal cruelty, despite Meta’s pledges.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Warner Bros Discovery sued the AI photo generation company Midjourney on Thursday. #WarnerBros #AI #Midjourney
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Warner Bros is suing Midjourney, accusing it of stealing Superman, Batman, and Scooby-Doo
Warner Bros Discovery sues Midjourney for copyright infringement over Superman, Scooby-Doo, Batman
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Donald Trump will host more than two dozen technology and business leaders on Thursday for a dinner. #Trump #tech
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Trump to host tech CEOs for first event in newly renovated Rose Garden
US President Donald Trump will host dozens of technology and business leaders for a dinner in the newly renovated White House Rose Garden on Thursday.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
▪Cybernews research▪ Over 250 million identity records have been exposed across seven countries in a massive data leak. #dataleak #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #datasecurity
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Seven nations hit as 252M identities leak online | Cybernews
Over 252M identity records from seven countries were exposed on misconfigured servers, raising major risks of fraud and impersonation.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
After claiming responsibility for major breaches tied to Salesforce instances, the group is now demanding that Google and the FBI halt their investigations and fire specific employees. Read more: cnews.link/salesforce-attackers-thr… #Salesforce #databreach #Google
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Salesforce attackers demand an end to investigations, threaten FBI agents, and Google researchers
The hackers claiming responsibility for the recent Salesforce attacks have demanded that Google and the FBI cease their investigations and fire specific employees.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Why think of what you want to say in a text message, when Meta AI can do it for you? Read more: cnews.link/whatsapp-writing-help-bsk #Meta #WhatsApp #AI
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WhatsApp rolls out AI writing assistant for texts
Why think of what you want to say in a text message, when Meta AI can do it for you?
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
American internet forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms have sued the United Kingdom's communication services regulator Ofcom over the recently adopted Online Safety Act. Read more: cnews.link/4chan-kiwi-farms-sue-bri… #4chan #UK #OSA
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4chan and Kiwi Farms challenge UK regulator over new age verification rules
4chan, Kiwi Farms fight Ofcom in court over UK age verification crackdown
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
▪Cybernews research▪ Severe misconfigurations have been discovered on two Tencent Cloud sites, exposing sensitive credentials and internal source code. #hack #cybersecurity #Tencent
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Chinese major cloud provider Tencent Cloud leaves doors open to hackers
Critical misconfigurations were found on Tencent Cloud subdomains, exposing sensitive credentials and internal source code for months and potentially granting backend access.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
By now, it's no secret that North Korean hackers pretending to be IT workers run rampant in the crypto world. #NorthKorea #IT #crypto #Coinbase
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Coinbase CEO reveals how firm sniffs out North Korean “IT workers”
Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase, admits there are a lot of North Korean agents trying to work at crypto companies.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
A dormant IPv6 feature is a backdoor for Windows attackers, security researchers warn. #hack #cybersecurity #Windows
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Unused IPv6 can be a security disaster: disable it, or hackers will use it as a way in
IPv6 is very dangerous for companies that are not using it but have left it enabled by default, security researchers warn.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
A major flaw is affecting major password managers – attackers can steal credit card details and credentials. #password #cybersecurity #cyberattack #cybercrime
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Password managers have a major flaw: they autofill credentials for attackers
A serious flaw in popular password managers allows attackers to secretly steal credentials and credit card details through deceptive autofill techniques.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Not only will the infamous hacker King Bob spend a decade behind bars, he will also have to cough up $13 million in restitution to victims of his crimes. #prison #hack #US
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Ariana Grande hacker sentenced to a decade in federal prison
Young hacker Noah Urban, aka King Bob, sentenced to 10 years for SIM swapping attacks on Vegas casinos and stealing unreleased celebrity music.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
▪Cybernews research▪ Millions of Turks using popular finance apps may have had their private data leaked. Learn more: cnews.link/finanscepte-... #Turkey #cybersecurity #dataleak
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Millions at risk after Turkey’s top finance apps spill sensitive data
Over 4M user records from Turkey’s top finance apps, FinansCepte and FinansWebde, were exposed online, leaving millions vulnerable to identity theft, phishing, and cyberattacks.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
FreeVPN .One, a featured Chrome extension is secretly spying on its users. Learn more⤵️ #VPN #privacy #Chrome
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Beware of free Chrome VPN: it is spying on its 100K users
Free Chrome VPN extension with over 100,000 installs has been discovered secretly capturing screenshots of users’ browsing activity.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
A whitehat hacker broke into four of Intel's internal systems and discovered that the sensitive data of 270K Intel employees' was exposed. #hack #Intel
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Hacker exposes 270K Intel employees’ data, gets automated thank you
A whitehat hacker bypassed authentication on four Intel internal systems, exposing sensitive data of 270K employees.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Americans are deeply concerned. Find out more⤵️ #US #AI
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71% of Americans say AI could take away their jobs
Google, Microsoft, Meta spark fears as Americans worry AI will cost jobs
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
The "I'm not a robot" click might be the most dangerous thing you do today. Read more⤵️
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Fake “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHAs are hacking crypto wallets
Apple, Google users at risk: fake CAPTCHAs deploy Lumma stealer to steal crypto
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
The NoName hacktivist group targeted almost a dozen Ukrainian government agencies on Monday.
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NoName hacktvists target Ukrainian infrastructure in spate of DDoS attacks
The NoName hacktivist group targeted several Ukrainian government agencies leading up to Monday's meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Lenovo's AI chatbot Lena was affected by critical XSS vulnerabilities.
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Lenovo’s chatbot is too helpful for hackers: will run remote code and leak secrets
Lenovo's AI chatbot, Lena, has critical security flaws allowing attackers to run malicious code, steal session cookies, and potentially access corporate systems.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
▪Cybernews research▪ A Mexican state-owned power company that serves over 99% of the country has been leaking data online for more than three years.
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Data leak could cut electricity to Mexico | Cybernews
Mexico’s power grid leaked 600GB of sensitive logs for over 3 years, exposing critical infrastructure to cyberattacks that could blackout 99% of the country.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
All organizations operating out-of-date Microsoft Exchange hybrid-joined configurations are at grave risk and should act immediately More info: cnews.link/microsoft-cisa-urges-pat… #Microsoft #cybersecurity #CISA
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Extremely dangerous Exchange Server flaw: hackers can compromise entire Microsoft 365
CISA has warned that a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Servers poses a grave risk to entire Microsoft 365 environments.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Instagram is rolling out a new feature similar to its rival social media platform Snapchat Read more: cnews.link/instagram-map-snapchat-p… #Instagram #InstagramMaps #privacy #Snapchat
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Instagram Map rivals Snapchat, but the same privacy concerns linger eight years later
Instagram is rolling out a new feature similar to its rival social media platform, Snapchat, allowing users to share their locations in real time.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Pandora has notified its customers about a data breach and the possibility that the attacker might abuse their information. Read more: cnews.link/pandora-data-breach-cybe… #Pandora #databreach #privacy
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Jewelry retailer Pandora confirms third-party data breach, warns customers
According to Pandora, only customer names and email addresses, rather than passwords or credit card details, were copied by the attacker.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
A flaw in the chips used to secure tens of millions of Dell laptops could have given attackers the ability to steal sensitive data More info: cnews.link/dell-fixes-flaw-in-lapto… #Dell #laptop #CiscoTalos
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Dell fixes major security flaw in ControlVault chip affecting millions of laptops
Massive Dell laptop security breach exposed: Cisco Talos reveals chip flaw ahead of Black Hat
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The three who have been detained - two current staff and one former employee.
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Three people detained by Taiwanese authorities over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
Three people detained by Taiwanese authorities over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
▪Cybernews research▪ Our researchers believe the data, including user IP and MAC addresses, was accessible for several months.
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Deutsche Telekom‘s streaming service data leaked, revealing 324M+ log entries
Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV streaming service leaked 324M+ user logs including IP addresses and device data via unprotected ad platform.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Luxury retailer Chanel notified US customers on Tuesday that their personal information was accessed last month in a data breach.
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Chanel says customer data breached by Shiny Hunters in Salesforce hack
Luxury retailer Chanel notified US customers their personal information was accessed last month in a Salesforce data breach by the Shiny Hunters hacking group.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
It's a so-called hackbot, leading some to believe that AI-driven hackers now have the edge over real people. More info: cnews.link/top-hacker-is-a-bot-7 #XBOW #HackerOne #hacking
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The top hacker on the leaderboard isn’t human. It’s an AI that found hundreds of vulnerabilities
XBOW is the top hacker on HackerOne’s leaderboards. Fortunately, at least for now, these AI systems are limited to targeting less complex vulnerabilities.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), it's one of the latest "misguided attempts" to protect children online. Read more: cnews.link/uks-online-safety-act-do… #UK #OSA #internet
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EFF: UK’s online safety act won’t actually protect kids online
UK’s Online Safety Act could harm free speech, warns EFF
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Code that creates a highly persistent Linux backdoor without tripping any alarms has been spotted by researchers. Read more: cnews.link/linux-backdoor-stealthy-… #Linux #malware
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Ghost-like backdoor for Linux has avoided antivirus detection for months
The malware uses a bouquet of techniques to avoid detection, including hiding session logs to evade scanning by antivirus programs.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The latest addition to Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, seems to signal the resurrection of a certain short-form platform missed by millions of internet users. Read more: cnews.link/elon-musk-vine-comeback-… #Vine #Grok #Musk #AI #chatbot
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Elon Musk teases a Vine comeback with Grok’s latest feature
The latest addition to Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok, seems to signal the resurrection of a certain short-form platform missed by millions of internet users
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Hackers have devised a new, highly effective scheme that tricks every second user into handing over control of their Microsoft accounts Read more: cnews.link/phishers-stealing-micros… #Microsoft #MFA #privacy
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Hackers steal Microsoft accounts even when users click “Cancel”
A novel credential phishing scheme allows hackers to take over Microsoft accounts with a 50% success rate, even with MFA enabled.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
A radioactive wasp nest has been found at a site in South Carolina that used to make parts for nuclear bombs Read more: cnews.link/radioactive-wasp-nest-nu… #US #SouthCarolina
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Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear site
A radioactive wasp nest has been found at a site in South Carolina that used to make parts for nuclear bombs, but officials say there is no danger to the public.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
As violence against jail staff rises and much-needed stab vests are nowhere to be found, officers are turning to AI to predict and prevent violence against them. Read more: cnews.link/ai-predict-inmate-attack… #AI #UK #technology
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Prisons turn to AI as officers face rising attacks and no stab vests
UK uses AI in prisons to predict inmate violence amid safety failures
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
From private chats to full legal identities revealed – internet users are finding ChatGPT conversations that inadvertently ended up on a simple Google search. Read more: cnews.link/chatgpt-shared-links-pri… #ChatGPT #privacy #chatbot
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ChatGPT chats are leaking on Google search
ChatGPT shared links are leaking personal data in Google search, with users reporting that resumes, names, and NSFW chats are exposed. Learn how to protect your conversations now.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Starting in December, children in Australia under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to create YouTube accounts. Read more: cnews.link/australia-restricts-yout… #Australia #YouTube
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Australia bans YouTube for kids under 16. Here is why parents are backing it
Australia bans YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in new social media crackdown
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Spotify users in the UK risk losing their accounts if they fail to verify their age Read more: cnews.link/spotify-age-verification… #Spotify #UK #OSA
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“Welcome to the police state,” Spotify introduces age verification checks under UK Online Safety Act
Spotify users in the UK risk losing their accounts if they fail to verify their age.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Users are suing the Tea Dating Advice app over a data breach that leaked 72,000 images and other personally identifiable information (PII). Read more: cnews.link/users-sue-tea-app-over-d… #TeaApp #privacy #databreach
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Users sue Tea App over data breach that exposed 72K images and put women at "serious risk"
Users are suing the Tea Dating Advice app over a massive data breach.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
The European Commission found that Chinese online retailer Temu is infringing the Digital Services Act by not properly assessing the risks of illegal products sold on its marketplace. Read more: cnews.link/temu-breach-dsa-selling-… #Temu #EU #onlineshopping
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Temu in hot water: EU says retailer breached Digital Services Act by selling illegal products
Temu accused of DSA breach by European Commission over sale of illegal products
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
French telecom corporation Orange Group detected a cyberattack on one of its information systems, but no customer data was exfiltrated. Read more: cnews.link/orange-discloses-securit… #Orange #cybersecurity #privacy #cyberattack
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Orange hit by cyberattack, but no customer data was stolen, says company
Orange Group reports cyberattack, says no customer data was stolen
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Microsoft's Xbox said that starting on July 28th, 2025, players who claim they're 18 and over and are based in the UK will start seeing notifications prompting them to verify their age. Read more: cnews.link/xbox-microsoft-online-sa… #Xbox #Microsoft #UK #OSA
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Xbox vows to comply with Online Safety Act, but will it be so easy?
The Online Safety Act is in full swing, and big tech companies are scrambling to comply with the new UK laws. But will this adaptation be as simple as they’re making it out to be?
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Dollar Tree has been claimed by one of the most notorious ransomware cartels. More info: cnews.link/dollar-tree-data-breach-… #DollarTree #ransomware #cybersecurity #privacy
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Dollar Tree data breach exposes company data – hackers
Dollar Tree faces major data breach as INC Ransom gang claims 1.2TB of sensitive data. Data samples attackers provided point to confidential data theft.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
RiteCheck Cashing suffered a cyberattack nearly a year ago, yet customers and employees whose payment card details were exposed were only notified this week. Read more: cnews.link/ritecheck-data-breach-th… #cyberattack #checkingaccount #privacy
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Attack on New York check-cashing firm exposes data of thousands
RiteCheck Cashing suffered a cyberattack in August 2024 but only notified 68,000+ affected customers this week, exposing SSNs and payment cards
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
More than a year after shutting down, the crypto platform FTX Japan has been spotted leaking the personal and financial data of over 35,000 users.
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FTX Japan just exposed thousands, years after its collapse
A storage bucket tied to FTX Japan has revealed sensitive data from over 35,000 users more than a year after the crypto platform shut down.
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Cybernews @cybernews.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
A cyber rebel in the UK, protesting the age verification crackdown, has launched a site that generates fake driver's licenses using local MPs' names and pictures. Read more: cnews.link/developer-protests-uk-ag… #UK #OnlineSafetyAct #OSA
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UK cyber rebel generates mock MP driver licenses for age verification: don’t ever submit a fake ID
A UK software developer has created a parody site to generate fake MP driver's licenses to protest the Online Safety Act's age verification requirements.
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