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Internet Archive Breached, 31 Million Records Exposed
The non-profit digital library was also hit by at least two DDoS attacks in two days Read More
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Deebot Robot Vacuums Are Using Photos and Audio to Train Their AI
An Australian news agency is reporting that robot vacuum cleaners from the Chinese company Deebot are surreptitiously taking photos and recording audio, and sending that data back to the vendor to train their AIs. Ecovacs’s privacy policy—available elsewhere in the app—allows for blanket collection of user data for research purposes, including: The 2D or 3D…
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Former RAC Employees Get Suspended Sentence for Data Theft
Two former RAC employees have been handed suspended prison sentences for trading in personal data Read More
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Over 240 Million US Breach Victims Recorded in Q3
Supply chain victim numbers surge as more than 240 million US residents are impacted by data breaches in Q3 2024 Read More
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Smashing Security podcast #388: Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout
Join us as we delve into the world of unexpected security breaches and legal loopholes, where your robot vacuum cleaner might be spying on you, and ordering a pizza could cost you your right to sue. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham…
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Lamborghini Carjackers Lured by $243M Cyberheist
The parents of a 19-year-old Connecticut honors student accused of taking part in a $243 million cryptocurrency heist in August were carjacked a week later — while out house-hunting in a brand new Lamborghini. Prosecutors say the couple was beaten and briefly kidnapped by six young men who traveled from Florida as part of a…
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Apple’s iPhone Mirroring Flaw Exposes Employee Privacy Risks
The privacy flaw in Apple’s iPhone mirroring feature enables personal apps on an iPhone to be listed in a company’s software inventory when the feature is used on work computers Read More
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New BeaverTail Malware Targets Job Seekers via Fake Recruiters
New BeaverTail malware targets tech job seekers via fake recruiters on LinkedIn and X Read More
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New Generation of Malicious QR Codes Uncovered by Researchers
Barracuda researchers have identified a new wave of QR code phishing attacks that evade traditional security measures and pose a significant threat to email security Read More
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UK Launches New Competition to Spur Cybersecurity Careers
The UK government’s Cyber Team Competition offer applicants the chance to receive advanced training, mentorship and networking opportunities Read More