U.S.-based fintech and data services firm 700Credit has confirmed a major data breach that compromised the personal information of at least 5.6 million individuals. The exposed data includes names, residential addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. Headquartered…
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Data Breach at Fieldtex Affects 274000 as Ransomware Gang Takes Credit
The Fieldtex Products Corporation, a company that makes contract sewing products and fulfills medical supply orders from U.S. manufacturers, has notified hundreds of thousands of individuals after confirming an attack which compromised sensitive health-related information as a result of ransomware. …
Pierce County Library System Data Breach Exposes Information of Over 340,000 People
A cyber attack on the Pierce County Library System in the state of Washington has led to the compromise of personal data of over 340,000 people, which is indicative of the rising threat of cybersecurity breaches being posed to…
Chrome ‘Featured’ Urban VPN Extension Caught Harvesting Millions of AI Chats
A popular browser extension called Urban VPN Proxy, available for users of Google’s Chrome browser, has been discovered secretly sniffing out and harvesting confidential AI conversation data of millions of users across sites such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini,…
Neo AI Browser: How Norton’s AI-Driven Browser Aims to Change Everyday Web Use
Web browsers are increasingly evolving beyond basic internet access, and artificial intelligence is becoming a central part of that shift. Neo, an AI-powered browser developed by Norton, is designed to combine browsing, productivity tools, and security features within a…
AI-Powered Shopping Is Transforming How Consumers Buy Holiday Gifts
Artificial intelligence is emerging with a new dimension in holiday shopping for consumers, going beyond search capabilities into a more proactive role in exploration and decision-making. Rather than endlessly clicking through online shopping sites, consumers are increasingly turning to…
Online Retail Store Coupang Suffers South Korea’s Worst Data Breach, Leak Linked to Former Employee
33.7 million customer data leaked Data breach is an unfortunate attack that businesses often suffer. Failing to address these breaches is even worse as it costs businesses reputational and privacy damage. A breach at Coupang that leaked the data of…
Circle and Aleo Roll Out USDCx With Banking-Level Privacy Features
Aleo and Circle are launching USDCx, a new, privacy-centric version of the USDC stablecoin designed to provide “banking-level” confidentiality while maintaining regulatory visibility and dollar backing. The token is launching first on Aleo’s testnet and was built using Circle’s…
PayPal Subscription Feature Exploited to Send Real Emails With Fake High-Value Purchase Alerts
A new email scam is misusing PayPal’s Subscriptions billing system to send genuine PayPal emails that contain fraudulent purchase claims hidden inside the Customer Service URL field. Over the last few months, multiple users have reported receiving PayPal emails…
Trump Approves Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China Amid Shift in U.S. Export Policy
It was the Trump administration’s decision to permit Nvidia to regain sales of one of its more powerful artificial intelligence processors to Chinese buyers that sparked a fierce debate in Washington, underscoring the deep tensions between national security policy and…
U.S. Startup Launches Mobile Service That Requires No Personal Identification
A newly launched U.S. mobile carrier is questioning long-standing telecom practices by offering phone service without requiring customers to submit personal identification. The company, Phreeli, presents itself as a privacy-focused alternative in an industry known for extensive data collection.…
Cybercriminals Exploit Law Enforcement Data Requests to Steal User Information
While most of the major data breaches occur as a result of software vulnerabilities, credit card information theft, or phishing attacks, increasingly, identity theft crimes are being enacted via an intermediary source that is not immediately apparent. Some of…
Holiday Scam Alerts Rise: How to Spot Fake Links and Stay Safe From Phishing Attacks
As the festive season rolls in with cozy drinks, twinkling lights and gift exchanges, it also brings a sharp spike in online scams. Cybercriminals are working overtime during the holidays, using increasingly advanced tactics to trick people into clicking…
FTC Refuses to Lift Ban on Stalkerware Company that Exposed Sensitive Data
The surveillance industry banned a stalkerware maker after a data breach leaked information of its customers and the people they were spying on. Consumer spyware company Support King can’t sell the surveillance software now, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
CyberVolk Ransomware Fails to Gain Traction After Encryption Misstep
CyberVolk, a pro-Russian hacktivist collective, has intensified its campaign of ransomware-driven intimidation against entities perceived as hostile to Moscow in the past year, marking a notable change in both scale and presentation, marking a notable shift in its operations. …
Gartner Warns: Block AI Browsers to Avert Data Leaks and Security Risks
Analyst company Gartner has issued a recommendation to block AI-powered browsers to help organizations protect business data and cybersecurity. The company says most of these agentic browsers—browsers using autonomous AI models for interacting with web content and automating tasks…
Home Renovation Choices That Often Do Not Deliver Real Value
Home renovations are often regarded as investments; however, not every upgrade enhances a home’s function, character, or resale value. Designers specializing in working with properties that are older generally emphasize that intelligent, budget-savvy decisions bear greater importance than drastic…
IDESaster Report: Severe AI Bugs Found in AI Agents Can Lead to Data Theft and Exploit
Using AI agents for data exfiltrating and RCE A six-month research into AI-based development tools has disclosed over thirty security bugs that allow remote code execution (RCE) and data exfiltration. The findings by IDEsaster research revealed how AI agents deployed…
Fake GitHub OSINT Tools Spread PyStoreRAT Malware
Attackers are using GitHub as part of a campaign to spread a novel JavaScript-based RAT called PyStoreRAT, masquerading as widely used OSINT, GPT, and security utilities targeting developers and analysts. The malware campaign leverages small pieces of Python or…
AI Browsers Raise Privacy and Security Risks as Prompt Injection Attacks Grow
A new wave of competition is stirring in the browser market as companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and The Browser Company aggressively push to redefine how humans interact with the web. Rather than merely displaying pages, these AI browsers will…