Google is now shutting down Google+, but not because of the lack of users and activity. A data breach compromised the data of 500,000 users on the social network, but Google decided to keep the security incident a secret.
Google October 9, 2018
A security researcher discovered that a quiz app likely exposed the data of 120 million Facebook users. It was part of Facebook's Data Abuse Program, and there was an $8,000 bounty.
Apps/Software June 29, 2018
Twitter asks everyone to change their passwords in light of a bug that it says it has already resolved. No accounts were compromised, and there is no evidence of password misuse, the company stresses.
Security May 4, 2018
Facebook launched the Data Abuse Bounty program, which invites users to help the social network identify apps and companies that are collecting and abusing Facebook data. The program is offering a reward of up to $40,000.
Security April 12, 2018
Facebook users will start to see notifications in their News Feed regarding the apps and websites that have used their data. The kind of notification will reveal if a user was affected by the data breach related to Cambridge Analytica.
Security April 9, 2018
About 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts were compromised in February, owner Under Armour learned earlier this week. The fitness company is encouraging users to change their passwords as soon as possible.
Security March 30, 2018
Imgur was hacked in 2014 and didn’t know about it until this past Thursday, Nov. 23, when a security researcher notified the image sharing service about the breach. Besides email addresses and passwords, no other sensitive information was stolen.
Security November 25, 2017
SoftBank conducted a due diligence investigation before pouring billions of dollars in Uber, and secrets came out. Uber told SoftBank about its 2016 data breach before disclosing it to consumers and regulators.
Business Tech November 25, 2017
It appears investigations are now being prompted after Uber’s shocking data breach revelation. In 2016, 57 million Uber accounts were put at risk, and the company paid hackers ransom money to keep quiet about the incident.
Business Tech November 24, 2017
Uber paid two hackers $100,000 to keep quiet about a massive data breach, current CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has admitted. Fifty-seven million driver and rider accounts were put at risk.
Security November 22, 2017
Phishing has been ranked above keylogging and third-party breaches as the biggest online threat. Google says that hackers have stolen 12 million credentials using the method between March 2016 and March 2017.
Security November 12, 2017
Over 3 TB of data were stolen from Vevo by OurMine and uploaded online briefly. It wasn’t supposed to be published publicly, but Vevo made a huge mistake.
Security September 16, 2017
The Equifax hackers have demanded a ransom of over 600 Bitcoin, or about $2.66 million, by Sept. 15. The victims of the Equifax data breach should safeguard their information, whether or not Equifax pays the ransom.
Security September 10, 2017
Equifax, one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States, suffered a massive data breach. The cybersecurity incident places 143 million Americans at risk, and here is how to check if you are one of them.
Security September 8, 2017
Hackers have gotten ahold of accounts and email addresses of 6 million Instagram users, reports claim. The hackers created a database called Doxagram that lets you pull data at $10 per search.
Security September 2, 2017
Data belonging to at least 6 million Verizon subscribers were leaked online due to an unprotected Amazon Web Services server. Verizon customers who recently contacted the carrier's customer services should take certain steps to protect their accounts from being compromised.
Security July 13, 2017
Various reports claimed that the personal information of Reliance Jio subscribers were leaked online. If the allegations are true, the incident could be the worst data breach in India, with data of more than 120 million customers compromised.
Security July 10, 2017
Some GameStop customers may have had their credit cards stolen along with their names and addresses. Those who placed an online order between Aug. 10, 2016, and Feb. 9, 2017, are likely to have been affected.
Security June 10, 2017
Chinese authorities have arrested 22 Apple employees and distributors for allegedly stealing iPhone user data and selling it on the black market. The individuals reportedly got the data from an internal Apple database they had access to.
Security June 8, 2017
Chipotle has suffered a malware attack and security breach, which affected a slew of Chipotle and Pizzeria Locale restaurants. Hackers stole credit/ debit card information, so customers should check for any unauthorized transactions.
Security May 27, 2017
GameStop has launched an investigation into an alleged security breach that compromised the credit card information of its online customers. Hackers were said to have posted the stolen data for sale on the black market.
Security April 10, 2017
The Department of Justice is accusing four people of being participants in the hacking attacks launched against Yahoo. The data breaches, which affected over a billion users, were previously claimed to be connected with the Russian government.
Security March 15, 2017
In 2016, Vice President Mike Pence criticized Hillary Clinton’s error in using a private server for confidential information. But then he is also guilty of the same oversight.
Internet March 3, 2017
The SEC has been investigating two data breaches which happened at Yahoo in 2013 and 2014. The agency is also determining whether Yahoo complied with the civil security laws with regard to its data breach disclosure.
Security January 23, 2017
The Internet of Things offers many benefits in everyday life. However, it also serves as the perfect target for DDoS attacks and data breaches.
Security January 14, 2017
As 2016 comes to a close, let’s take a brief glance at the controversy-addled year, filled with breaches, VR headsets, and exploding Note 7 devices. Here are the biggest tech news of 2016.
Gadgets December 31, 2016
Officials from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services revealed that a former patient at a state hospital posted thousands of pieces of confidential information on social media. The data breach affects individuals who received services from the DHHS.
Public Health December 29, 2016
It has been a long year for security experts with the slew of data breaches and hacking. Several incidents have already assumed historic proportions, making 2016 the worst so far for the government, companies, and individual users alike.
Security December 25, 2016
The U.S. Navy confirmed that data of about 130,000 sailors were compromised as a result of a latest breach. The Navy has no information that suggests misuse of leaked data.
Security November 24, 2016
A massive data breach hit AdultFriendFinder, explosing more than 300 million accounts, even those that were deleted. The hack also affected other current or former holdings of Adult Friend Network, including Penthouse which it no longer owns.
Security November 13, 2016
Yahoo reported earnings of 20 cents per share in the third quarter, beating analyst estimates of 14 cents per share. Is the company going strong into the planned Verizon acquisition, or are there cracks that are being hidden?
Business Tech October 18, 2016
Verizon Communications chairman and CEO Lowell McAdam says that Yahoo is a 'real value asset.' McAdam makes the statement even with the current backlash that Yahoo is facing due to the reported 500-million-user-account data breach.
Business Tech October 11, 2016
Verizon is reported to be in talks with Yahoo to slash $1 billion off the original $4.8 billion Yahoo acquisition deal. Verizon's desire for a price cut stems from the bad press Yahoo has recently been involved with.
Business Tech October 6, 2016
New data was reported by the security company InfoArmor in the Yahoo data breach. The findings incriminate 'Group E,' possibly a Russian-based group of hackers found to mediate between their clients and potential customers of the data.
Security October 1, 2016
The impact of the recent accounts theft involving millions of Yahoo users will eventually be felt in the future. The presence of stolen information in the darknet market will allow accessibility to related databases and services.
Security September 28, 2016
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner wants the SEC to investigate Yahoo and its senior executives regarding how the massive data breach involving 500 million users was handled. The senator also wants a probe on whether Yahoo made an accurate representation of its IT systems' security.
Business Tech September 27, 2016
Yahoo's recent report regarding a data breach, which information of more than 500 million accounts got stolen, has raised concerns from its userbase. And with the lack of specifics in its report, plenty of questions need to be answered.
Internet September 25, 2016
Yahoo recently confirmed that more than 500 million users got their data compromised in a 2014 hack. This prompted some customers to sue the company, and class-action lawsuits seem to be just around the corner.
Business Tech September 24, 2016
Yahoo informs its userbase that at least 500 million Yahoo accounts are involved in a late 2014 hacking. The company believes that a 'state-sponsored' actor is responsible while the claims of the hacker named Peace still remain unverified.
Internet September 23, 2016
Yahoo was under cyber-attack some time ago, and the company might confirm soon that it suffered a massive user data breach. The exposure of 200 million accounts from 2012 could impact the Yahoo-Verizon deal that is in the works.
Security September 22, 2016
Brazzers users got their accounts compromised after a data breach hit the sister forum of the porn website. About 800,000 accounts were leaked, with emails, usernames and passwords up for grabs.
Internet September 7, 2016
Dropbox seems to have dropped the ball in security four years ago, when over 68 million user accounts were compromised. Since then, the company deployed extra security measures to avoid such scandals and it seems to have worked.
Apps/Software August 31, 2016
Oracle acknowledged a data breach in its retail unit. This confirms that hundred and thousands of cash registers using the MICROS point-of-sale system have been affected and could be vulnerable.
Security August 10, 2016
Telegram was hacked in Iran, with a massive number of local accounts exposed. The company does not seem to be worried, although some of the human rights activists and journalists in the country might have reasons to.
Apps/Software August 3, 2016
A database overseen by Thomson Reuters was breached and accessed by unauthorized personnel. The leaked material is a so-called world-check global database containing sensitive information about individuals who are highly suspected of committing illegal acts.
Security July 1, 2016
