Data Breach
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AT&T Data Breach Settlement: Final Claim Deadline Nears for 2024 Victims
AT&T customers impacted by two major data breaches in 2024 face a final December 18 deadline to claim compensation from a $177 million settlement, with individual payouts potentially reaching $7,500 depending on the extent of exposure and claim volume.
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Conduent Data Breach: How 10 Million Lives Were Exposed and What Comes Next
A massive cyberattack on Conduent has exposed sensitive data of up to 10 million people, sparking lawsuits and concerns about identity theft. Here’s what happened, who’s at risk, and what individuals can do to protect themselves.
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Gmail Password Leak: What Really Happened and How to Secure Your Account
Amid headlines about 183 million leaked email credentials, here’s what actually happened with Gmail, how malware—not Google—was responsible, and practical steps you can take right now to protect your account from future breaches.
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Meta’s $50M Facebook Privacy Settlement: What Australians Need to Know Before Claiming
Meta’s landmark $50 million privacy settlement offers over 311,000 Australians the chance to claim compensation after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. With the deadline approaching, understanding eligibility and the claims process is crucial.
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Canadian Tire Data Breach Exposes Customer Info: What Shoppers Need to Know
Canadian Tire has revealed a significant data breach impacting its e-commerce customers. Names, addresses, emails, and encrypted passwords were exposed, raising questions about online security for thousands of shoppers.
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Harrods Suffers Data Breach: 430,000 Customer Records Exposed in Major Cyber Attack
Luxury retailer Harrods has confirmed a significant data breach affecting over 430,000 customers, after hackers accessed personal details through a third-party provider. While no payment or password data was stolen, the incident highlights rising cyber threats to UK businesses.
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Facebook’s Privacy Settlement: What You Need to Know
Facebook’s $725 million privacy settlement promises payouts to eligible users. Here’s what it means for privacy and accountability in tech.
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Google Warns Gmail Users: Urgent Security Updates Needed
Google has issued an urgent alert to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, urging them to strengthen their account security through password changes and enabling two-step verification amid rising cyber threats.
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Google Urges 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Strengthen Security After Massive Breach
Google has issued a critical warning to its 2.5 billion Gmail users after a major breach involving phishing scams and the ShinyHunters hacking group. Users are urged to update passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and stay vigilant.
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Massive Data Breach Hits Women-Only ‘Tea’ App
The women-focused Tea app, designed to facilitate anonymous discussions about men, has suffered a severe data breach, exposing 72,000 private images, including sensitive user verification IDs.
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UK’s Secret Afghan Relocation Scheme Revealed After Data Breach
The UK government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans after a major data breach exposed personal information of those who worked with British forces. The scheme, now closed, faced scrutiny over transparency and costs.