A surprising amount can be read from the data, and for some users, it can be life-threatening.

The entire WhatsApp profile database (including correlatable phone numbers and face photos) leaked.

heise.de/en/news/3-5-Billion-A…

#Privacy #WhatsApp #Databreach

3.5 Billion Accounts: Complete WhatsApp Directory Retrieved and Evaluated

Vienna researchers retrieved all WhatsApp numbers. The 3.5 billion profiles represent the largest data leak in history—and it's worse than you might think.

^{Daniel AJ Sokolov (heise online)}

Nokia faces a major #databreach, with over 94K employees' personal and professional details allegedly stolen via a third-party contractor.

the420.in/nokia-data-breach-em…

Threat Actor Claims Access to Nokia’s Internal Network in Alleged Massive Data Breach

A hacker group allegedly breached Nokia’s internal systems via a third-party contractor, leaking sensitive employee data of over 94,500 individuals.

^The420.in

4Chan hacked; Taken down; Emails and IPs leaked

Apparently they were not only running an old, unsecure version of PHP their entire stack was outdated.

the-sun.com/tech/14029069/4cha…

#news #tech #technology #security #privacy #4chan #hack #breach #databreach

4Chan down UPDATES: Thousands of users report issues accessing controversial website...

CONTROVERSIAL website 4Chan has gone down for thousands with users unable to access the message board. More than 1,000 users of the site have logged complaints on the Downdetector website, which me…

^{Allan Glen (The US Sun)}

T-Mobile reaches $31.5 million settlement with FCC over past data breaches

Apparently, T-mobile is now mandated to implement better cybersecurity controls, such as properly segmenting networks and using phishing resistant #MFA.

This settlement covers the breaches in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Will we get a 2024 special? 💀

#cybersecurity #infosec #databreach

cyberscoop.com/t-mobile-fcc-se…

🚨 BREAKING: Were all social security numbers in the US leaked? Find out more - and how to protect yourself!

👉 Tips to protect yourself
tuta.com/blog/how-to-protect-d…

👉 More details here
latimes.com/business/story/202…

#socialsecuritynumber
#ssn #databreach #socialsecurity #securitytips #digitalidentity

We sat down with Troy Hunt from Have I Been Pwned to discuss how to maintain privacy and security despite the constant wave of data breaches. 🧑‍💻

Check it out here 👉 youtu.be/94WJbheo_T0
#privacy #security #databreach #passwords #encryption

Computer hardware maker #Zotac exposed customers' RMA info on Google Search

Misconfiguration of permissions folders holding customer info related to RMAs have been indexed by search engines like #Google. As a result, it has shown up on SERPs.

Information leaked includes invoices, addresses, and contact information.

Fun fact: Security Misconfiguration is number 6 on the OWASP Top 10 Web app Security Risks.

#databreach #security #cybersecurity

bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu…

Russian hackers read the emails you sent us, Microsoft warns more customers.

Read more in my article on the @Bitdefender blog:

bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsec…

#cybersecurity #databreach #microsoft

Russian hackers read your emails to us, Microsoft warns more customers

More of Microsoft's clients are being warned that emails they exchanged with the company were accessed by Russian hackers who broke into its systems and spied on staff inboxes.

^{Hot for Security}

With news of the latest AT&T #databreach affecting over 70 million people, it is important to stay vigilant against #phishing & suspicious #SMS messages claiming to be from #ATT. 📣

Learn more about protecting yourself here: tuta.com/blog/what-is-credenti…

Stay safe out there! 🔒

Getting security online right seems like a daunting task. But one thing is certain: Password managers help! 💪

🔥Here are our top three: tuta.com/blog/best-password-ma… 🔥

What are your favorite #PasswordManagers❓

#privacy #security #opsec #passwords #passwordfatigue #databreach #breachdata #infosec

Why Password Managers Are Important

Password managers are easy tools to increase your privacy and security online. Start using them now!

^Tutanota

• KeePassXC (49%, 218 votes)
• Bitwarden (46%, 201 votes)
• Pass (4%, 18 votes)

WhatsApp data breach sees nearly 500 million user records up for sale

If you use WhatsApp, your details could well be up for sale

#news #tech #technology @WhatsApp #security #privacy #databreach

techradar.com/news/whatsapp-da…

WhatsApp data breach sees nearly 500 million user records up for sale

^{Craig Hale (TechRadar pro)}