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Adidas and UK Legal Aid Data Breaches Expose Millions
Recent cyberattacks targeted Adidas, exposing customer service contact information, and the UK legal aid system, compromising hundreds of thousands of applicants' data since 2010, underscoring the persistent threat of data breaches.
Adidas and UK Legal Aid Data Breaches Expose Millions
Recent cyberattacks targeted Adidas, exposing customer service contact information, and the UK legal aid system, compromising hundreds of thousands of applicants' data since 2010, underscoring the persistent threat of data breaches.
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40% Bias Score
Weak Passwords and PINs: Millions Leaked in Data Breaches
A security report reveals the 20 most commonly used passwords, including simple numerical sequences and common words, highlighting the significant risk of data breaches and identity theft; millions of passwords and PINs have been leaked, many easily guessable.
Weak Passwords and PINs: Millions Leaked in Data Breaches
A security report reveals the 20 most commonly used passwords, including simple numerical sequences and common words, highlighting the significant risk of data breaches and identity theft; millions of passwords and PINs have been leaked, many easily guessable.
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56% Bias Score
Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams
Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.
Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams
Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.
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52% Bias Score
Hive Systems Reveals Critical Password Vulnerabilities
Hive Systems' password cracking research shows that eight-character numerical passwords are instantly crackable, while six-character or shorter passwords take only two weeks to crack; longer, more complex passwords significantly increase security.
Hive Systems Reveals Critical Password Vulnerabilities
Hive Systems' password cracking research shows that eight-character numerical passwords are instantly crackable, while six-character or shorter passwords take only two weeks to crack; longer, more complex passwords significantly increase security.
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36% Bias Score
Operation Avalanche: \$4 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme Nets 89 Victims
British Columbia's securities regulator, in a March operation called "Operation Avalanche," identified 89 victims of a cryptocurrency fraud scheme known as "approval phishing", resulting in over \$4 million in losses; the operation involved collaboration with various agencies and platforms to contac...
Operation Avalanche: \$4 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme Nets 89 Victims
British Columbia's securities regulator, in a March operation called "Operation Avalanche," identified 89 victims of a cryptocurrency fraud scheme known as "approval phishing", resulting in over \$4 million in losses; the operation involved collaboration with various agencies and platforms to contac...
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36% Bias Score
FBI Warns of Malware-Spreading Document Converter Tools
The FBI warns against free online document converter tools secretly installing malware, leading to ransomware attacks and data theft; users should utilize reputable software and practice cautious online behavior.
FBI Warns of Malware-Spreading Document Converter Tools
The FBI warns against free online document converter tools secretly installing malware, leading to ransomware attacks and data theft; users should utilize reputable software and practice cautious online behavior.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in UK "Remote Purchase" Fraud Driven by Passcode Exploitation
In 2024, UK Finance reported a 22% surge in "remote purchase" fraud, reaching almost 2.6 million cases—over 7,000 daily incidents—primarily due to criminals exploiting one-time passcodes obtained through phishing or data breaches, despite overall fraud losses remaining stable at around £1.2 billion.
Surge in UK "Remote Purchase" Fraud Driven by Passcode Exploitation
In 2024, UK Finance reported a 22% surge in "remote purchase" fraud, reaching almost 2.6 million cases—over 7,000 daily incidents—primarily due to criminals exploiting one-time passcodes obtained through phishing or data breaches, despite overall fraud losses remaining stable at around £1.2 billion.
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28% Bias Score
Millions of Passwords and PINs Leaked: Urgent Security Warning
A recent report revealed the 20 most frequently used passwords and 50 common PIN codes, highlighting a serious security vulnerability and emphasizing the need for users to change their credentials immediately due to the ease with which these can be hacked, especially with AI tools.
Millions of Passwords and PINs Leaked: Urgent Security Warning
A recent report revealed the 20 most frequently used passwords and 50 common PIN codes, highlighting a serious security vulnerability and emphasizing the need for users to change their credentials immediately due to the ease with which these can be hacked, especially with AI tools.
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56% Bias Score
World ID Launches in US, Rivaling Musk's X in Digital Identity Race
World ID, an eye-scan based identity verification system backed by Sam Altman, launches in the US, offering fee-free money transfers, Visa card payments, and partnerships with companies like Razer and Match Group for gaming and online dating verification.
World ID Launches in US, Rivaling Musk's X in Digital Identity Race
World ID, an eye-scan based identity verification system backed by Sam Altman, launches in the US, offering fee-free money transfers, Visa card payments, and partnerships with companies like Razer and Match Group for gaming and online dating verification.
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36% Bias Score
China Reports Three Major Personal Data Breaches
Chinese police reported three cases of personal data breaches involving malware, insider access, and e-commerce platform exploitation, resulting in financial fraud and data theft affecting over 50 companies and nearly 1,000 job seekers.
China Reports Three Major Personal Data Breaches
Chinese police reported three cases of personal data breaches involving malware, insider access, and e-commerce platform exploitation, resulting in financial fraud and data theft affecting over 50 companies and nearly 1,000 job seekers.
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32% Bias Score
AI-Powered Scam Calls Triple in Netherlands
Fraudulent phone calls tripling in the Netherlands; almost 10,000 reports in Q1 2024 to Fraudehelpdesk, primarily due to AI-powered tools making it easy for criminals to create realistic scams.
AI-Powered Scam Calls Triple in Netherlands
Fraudulent phone calls tripling in the Netherlands; almost 10,000 reports in Q1 2024 to Fraudehelpdesk, primarily due to AI-powered tools making it easy for criminals to create realistic scams.
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28% Bias Score
Couple Loses Life Savings to Sophisticated Bank Scam
Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro and her husband lost their life savings to a bank scam after falling victim to a convincing phone call, highlighting the increase in successful financial fraud and the need for greater public awareness.
Couple Loses Life Savings to Sophisticated Bank Scam
Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro and her husband lost their life savings to a bank scam after falling victim to a convincing phone call, highlighting the increase in successful financial fraud and the need for greater public awareness.
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52% Bias Score
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