FBI Warns About New Extortion Scheme Targeting Sensitive Data
Recently, the FBI issued a warning regarding a new extortion scheme aimed at accessing sensitive data. This type of fraud is evolving as cybercrime continues to grow and advance.
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Digital Twin Dangers: What You Need to Know About AI Risks
A recent study raises important questions about the potential risks associated with the concept of digital twins, which are becoming increasingly popular due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies. Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical objects, processes, or systems created to simulate their behavior and interactions in real-time. However, as the study's results indicate, there are several potential threats that users and society as a whole may face, demanding deeper awareness and caution.
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Massive Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Employee Screening Records
Recent reports have revealed significant data breaches affecting the employee screening process. According to findings published by a research group, the breach involved approximately 3.3 million records containing information on candidates and employees. Information security experts warn that such breaches can have serious consequences for those affected, as the data contained in these records may be used for fraudulent activities and identity theft.
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Investment Research Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Customers
Recently, a significant security breach occurred involving a major investment research platform. Information about more than 12 million customers was inadvertently disclosed due to a system failure. The data included personal information such as names, email addresses, financial information, and other identifiable details that were available to third parties for several days before the incident was detected and resolved.
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How to Minimize Your Digital Footprint While Traveling
As the world becomes increasingly connected thanks to technology, traveling in the digital age implies constant interaction with the internet and various devices. However, this also means that your digital footprint – information about your online activities – becomes more noticeable. There are ways to minimize this digital footprint while traveling and protect your personal data.
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Allstate Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Secretly Tracking and Selling Location Data of 45 Million Americans
The leading insurance company Allstate is facing a lawsuit for allegedly violating the privacy of Americans. According to the lawsuit, the company secretly tracked the location of 45 million individuals and sold that data to third parties. The suit was filed in Santa Clara County, California, claiming that Allstate used mobile applications to collect user data without their knowledge or consent.
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Caution: Your computer may be infected with viruses!
In today's world, where technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives, the issue of cybersecurity is becoming increasingly relevant. Many computer users may not realize that their devices could be at risk of virus infection. Recent studies show that a decline in computer performance and unexpected crashes can be signals of virus presence on the device. It is known that such malicious programs can steal personal data, disrupt system operations, and sometimes even blackmail the user.
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Threats to Mac Users: 100 Million Apple Users at Risk of Data Theft from Malware
According to recent data, there is a significant increase in the spread of malware targeting Apple device users. Cybersecurity experts warn that around 100 million Mac users may be at risk of having their personal data stolen. This comes amid rising attacks from hackers who are employing new tactics to bypass Apple’s security systems.
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How to Disable Location Sharing on Android Devices
With recent updates to the Android operating system, users have gained simplified ways to disable location sharing on their devices. This enhancement aims to boost user privacy, allowing individuals to easily manage which applications can access their geographical location. Now, within the phone’s settings, users can find intuitive options that offer to disable or limit access to location data for specific apps.
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Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 240,000 Members at Federal Credit Union
A significant data breach has occurred at a federal credit union serving over 240,000 members, raising serious security concerns regarding personal information. The incident transpired after unidentified hackers gained access to the credit union's database, prompting worries about the potential misuse of stolen data for fraudulent activities.
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