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If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck… Aflac is the latest insurance company to disclose a security breach following a string of others earlier this week, all of which appear to be part of Scattered Spider’s most recent data theft campaign.… READ MORE HERE…

The Register

June 20, 2025 TH Author

Qilin ransomware top dogs treat their minions to on-call lawyers for fierier negotiations

It’s a marketing move to lure more affiliates, says infosec veteran The latest marketing ploy from the ransomware crooks behind the Qilin operation involves offering affiliates access to a crack team of lawyers to ramp up pressure in ransom negotiations.… READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

June 20, 2025 TH Author

Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here’s how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

June 20, 2025 TH Author

I found the easiest way to delete myself from the internet (and you shouldn’t wait to use it, too)

If you’re looking for a data removal service that can remove you from data broker sales lists and people search websites, Incogni should be on your radar. Here’s why.READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

June 20, 2025 TH Author

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and what your TV stops tracking when you do)

Smarter TV operating systems offer added convenience – but they also introduce new privacy risks, particularly around automatic content recognition (ACR).READ MORE HERE…

The Register

June 20, 2025 TH Author

Attack on Oxford City Council exposes 21 years of election worker data

Services coming back online after legacy systems compromised Oxford City Council says a cyberattack earlier this month resulted in 21 years of data being compromised.… READ MORE HERE…

The Register

June 19, 2025 TH Author

Boffins devise voice-altering tech to jam ‘vishing’ schemes

To stop AI scam callers, break automatic speech recognition systems Researchers based in Israel and India have developed a defense against automated call scams.… READ MORE HERE…

The Register

June 19, 2025 TH Author

Uncle Sam seeks time in tower dump data grab case after judge calls it ‘unconstitutional’

Feds told they can’t demand a haystack to find a needle The United States is requesting [PDF] a month-long extension to the deadline for its final decision regarding an appeal against a judge’s ruling that obtaining tower dumps is unconstitutional.… READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

June 19, 2025 TH Author

Facebook’s new passkey support could soon let you ditch your password forever

If you’ve ever forgotten your Facebook password, you know how difficult it can be to regain access to your account. That struggle may soon be a thing of the past.READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

June 19, 2025 TH Author

The best password generators of 2025: Expert tested

Password generators help you create secure passwords to keep your online accounts safe. My top picks include secure password creators with positive customer feedback.READ MORE HERE…

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