ID data from 70,000 Discord users exposed in third-party breach Discord, the popular communication platform used by millions worldwide, recently faced a concerning privacy breach. Approximately 70,000 Discord users found themselves at risk as their ID photos were leaked in a targeted cyber-attack on a third party. This incident highlights the growing importance of data […]
UK users lose access to Imgur amid watchdog probe
UK Users Left in the Dark as Imgur Pulls the Plug: What This Means for Data Privacy In a surprising turn of events, UK users recently found themselves unable to access the popular image-sharing platform Imgur. This abrupt change came in the midst of a watchdog probe into the platform’s data protection practices, leaving many […]
VPN use surges in UK as age checks go live
VPN Use Surges in UK as Age Checks Go Live The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has seen a significant surge in the UK as age verification checks for accessing online content have been implemented. With the introduction of these age checks, many internet users are turning to VPNs as a way to bypass […]
Women-only dating app Tea suffers catastrophic data leak
Women-only Dating App Tea Faces Major Data Breach: Over 72,000 Images and ID Documents Exposed In the digital age, where privacy is a top concern for many individuals, the recent data breach at the women-only dating app Tea has sent shockwaves through the online community. With over 72,000 images and ID documents leaked due to […]
Trust in digital identity is under attack — here’s how to protect it
Trust in Digital Identity is Under Attack — Here’s How to Protect It In today’s digital age, where almost everything is interconnected through the web, the concept of digital identity plays a crucial role in our daily lives. From online banking and shopping to social media and healthcare services, our digital identities are woven into […]
Hackers are selling 94 billion stolen cookies on Telegram
Hackers are selling 94 billion stolen cookies on Telegram In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new and alarming trend has emerged – the sale of stolen browser cookies on popular messaging platform Telegram. These seemingly harmless snippets of data are being touted as a golden ticket for hackers, allowing them to bypass logins […]
M&S website still offline after cyberattack
M&S Website Still Offline After Cyberattack The recent cyberattack on the M&S website has left customers in a state of concern and uncertainty. Over the Easter weekend, hackers managed to breach the company’s systems, resulting in the theft of personal data, such as names and addresses. This security breach has forced M&S to take the […]
UK regulator scrutinises TikTok and Reddit for child privacy concerns
UK Regulator Investigates TikTok and Reddit Over Child Privacy Concerns The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently launched an inquiry into popular social media platforms TikTok and Reddit over concerns regarding the privacy of children. The investigation aims to examine how these platforms handle the personal data of young users, with a specific focus […]
Australian kids overlook social media age checks
Australian Kids Overlook Social Media Age Checks A recent report has shed light on a concerning trend in Australia – children are overlooking social media age checks, creating challenges in enforcing age restrictions on these platforms. This issue has come to the forefront at a time when the country is gearing up for upcoming bans […]
Private messages shared by LinkedIn spark class-action lawsuit
Private Messages Shared by LinkedIn Spark Class-Action Lawsuit LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has found itself at the center of a controversy as private messages shared among Premium customers have led to a class-action lawsuit over privacy concerns. The lawsuit, which has gained traction in recent weeks, highlights the importance of data protection and privacy […]