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PayPal Outage Spurs Calls for European Payment Alternatives
A suspected security breach at PayPal, impacting billions in transactions, prompted German politicians to demand the development of European payment alternatives to reduce dependence on US-based systems and enhance consumer protection.
PayPal Outage Spurs Calls for European Payment Alternatives
A suspected security breach at PayPal, impacting billions in transactions, prompted German politicians to demand the development of European payment alternatives to reduce dependence on US-based systems and enhance consumer protection.
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52% Bias Score
BTK Halts In-Person E-Signature Applications After Fraud
Turkey's BTK halted in-person e-signature applications on October 10, 2024, after an e-signature fraud involving fake IDs; the BTK claims no system vulnerability but implemented enhanced security measures including mandatory SMS notifications and a six-hour delay before certificate issuance.
BTK Halts In-Person E-Signature Applications After Fraud
Turkey's BTK halted in-person e-signature applications on October 10, 2024, after an e-signature fraud involving fake IDs; the BTK claims no system vulnerability but implemented enhanced security measures including mandatory SMS notifications and a six-hour delay before certificate issuance.
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52% Bias Score
€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid
In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.
€2,400 Stolen from Elderly Woman's Bank Account After Phone Theft in Madrid
In Madrid, thieves stole a 90-year-old woman's phone on a bus, using her simple 1234 PIN to access her banking app and steal €2,400 in less than two hours via ATM withdrawals, Bizum transfers, and online payments before her family intervened; CaixaBank eventually reimbursed the money.
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48% Bias Score
QR Code Phishing Scam "Quishing" Exploits Parking Payments
A new phishing scam called "quishing" uses fake QR codes near parking payment machines to steal users' financial and personal information, with one victim losing £13,000; reports of such scams have more than doubled in the UK since 2024.
QR Code Phishing Scam "Quishing" Exploits Parking Payments
A new phishing scam called "quishing" uses fake QR codes near parking payment machines to steal users' financial and personal information, with one victim losing £13,000; reports of such scams have more than doubled in the UK since 2024.
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44% Bias Score
TU/e Thwarts Ransomware Attack, Highlighting Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Eindhoven University of Technology averted a ransomware attack in January by shutting down its network after detecting suspicious activity; the hackers gained access via compromised accounts and weak VPN security, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges despite collaborative efforts and past e...
TU/e Thwarts Ransomware Attack, Highlighting Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Eindhoven University of Technology averted a ransomware attack in January by shutting down its network after detecting suspicious activity; the hackers gained access via compromised accounts and weak VPN security, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges despite collaborative efforts and past e...
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32% Bias Score
10 Million Russians Use New Credit Blocker on Gosuslugi
Over 10 million Russians used a new Gosuslugi feature to self-restrict credit applications within two months of its launch, highlighting growing concerns over digital security and fraud, and offering a pause for reflection before potentially risky financial decisions.
10 Million Russians Use New Credit Blocker on Gosuslugi
Over 10 million Russians used a new Gosuslugi feature to self-restrict credit applications within two months of its launch, highlighting growing concerns over digital security and fraud, and offering a pause for reflection before potentially risky financial decisions.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Mobile Banking Dominates: Smartphones Preferred for Financial Services
An Abi Lab survey reveals that 78% of Italian banking customers use smartphones to monitor accounts, and 72% for transfers, highlighting the dominance of mobile banking and high user satisfaction; the findings also reveal a high propensity to subscribe to financial products online.
Italian Mobile Banking Dominates: Smartphones Preferred for Financial Services
An Abi Lab survey reveals that 78% of Italian banking customers use smartphones to monitor accounts, and 72% for transfers, highlighting the dominance of mobile banking and high user satisfaction; the findings also reveal a high propensity to subscribe to financial products online.
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40% Bias Score
Pennsylvania SNAP Recipient's Benefits Stolen Despite Card Security Measures
Kathy Swingon, a 57-year-old West Philadelphia resident, discovered her SNAP benefits were stolen despite locking her EBT card against out-of-state transactions; unauthorized in-state purchases depleted her account, highlighting a national problem of EBT theft and inadequate security measures.
Pennsylvania SNAP Recipient's Benefits Stolen Despite Card Security Measures
Kathy Swingon, a 57-year-old West Philadelphia resident, discovered her SNAP benefits were stolen despite locking her EBT card against out-of-state transactions; unauthorized in-state purchases depleted her account, highlighting a national problem of EBT theft and inadequate security measures.
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28% Bias Score
Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across Europe
A surge in violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families across Europe and beyond is forcing the industry to confront the harsh reality of 'analog violence' against 'digital wealth'.
Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across Europe
A surge in violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families across Europe and beyond is forcing the industry to confront the harsh reality of 'analog violence' against 'digital wealth'.
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52% Bias Score
Common Smartphone PINs Pose Significant Security Risk
Analysis of 29 million PINs from data breaches revealed the 50 most commonly used codes, highlighting the security risks of easily guessable four-digit PINs and emphasizing the need for stronger authentication methods.
Common Smartphone PINs Pose Significant Security Risk
Analysis of 29 million PINs from data breaches revealed the 50 most commonly used codes, highlighting the security risks of easily guessable four-digit PINs and emphasizing the need for stronger authentication methods.
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36% Bias Score
TU/e Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network for a Week
Eindhoven University of Technology experienced a cyberattack on January 11-12, 2024, forcing a week-long shutdown of its network to prevent data theft. The attack originated from three compromised accounts, and the university's swift action, including implementing alternative communication methods, ...
TU/e Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network for a Week
Eindhoven University of Technology experienced a cyberattack on January 11-12, 2024, forcing a week-long shutdown of its network to prevent data theft. The attack originated from three compromised accounts, and the university's swift action, including implementing alternative communication methods, ...
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32% Bias Score
Vatican Implements Unprecedented Cybersecurity for Papal Conclave
The Vatican is implementing extensive cybersecurity measures for the upcoming conclave, including disabling mobile networks, installing anti-drone technology, and encrypting communications, to prevent interference and maintain the secrecy of the papal election process in response to past cyberattack...
Vatican Implements Unprecedented Cybersecurity for Papal Conclave
The Vatican is implementing extensive cybersecurity measures for the upcoming conclave, including disabling mobile networks, installing anti-drone technology, and encrypting communications, to prevent interference and maintain the secrecy of the papal election process in response to past cyberattack...
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36% Bias Score
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