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IDScan.net Breach Exposes 153 Million Licenses With Infrared Scans That Pass Bank Checks
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/326418/20260903/idscannet-breach-exposes-153-million-licenses-infrared-scans-that-pass-bank-checks.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 3, 2026 12:10
IDScan.net data breach: Over 153 million North American driver's license scans -- including infrared and ultraviolet images that defeat document …
FBI probes report millions of drivers’ licenses from US, Canada being sold on dark web
https://nypost.com/2026/09/03/us-news/fbi-probes-report-of-data-breach-exposing-millions-of-drivers-licenses-in-us-canada/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 3, 2026 11:45
The FBI said on Wednesday it was investigating a report that tens of millions of drivers’ licenses belonging to people in the United States and …
The AI Boom's Biggest Data Centers Are Betting on One Company to Help Guard the Door
https://www.aol.com/articles/ai-booms-biggest-data-centers-113900000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=AOLcom/magazine/Business
Published: September 3, 2026 11:39
More than half of U.S. hyperscale data centers now rely on one company to guard their doors — and most Americans don't know the risk it's solving. CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry where NDAs keep vendor relationships quiet,…
Australia would force ad tech to get consent before sharing pixels
https://ppc.land/australia-would-force-ad-tech-to-get-consent-before-sharing-pixels/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 3, 2026 11:30
Submissions close 18 September on a draft making 500-metre location data sensitive and handing platforms over $500m an erasure duty. Which carve-outs …
Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/plex-warns-users-to-patch-security-vulnerabilities-immediately/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 3, 2026 11:02
Plex urged users this week to update their desktop clients and media servers immediately to patch multiple security vulnerabilities. These flaws have …
A breach at Thomson Reuters reached appellate courts in twelve US jurisdictions
https://thenextweb.com/news/thomson-reuters-ctrack-court-data-breach?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 3, 2026 07:58
Files from the C-Track case management platform were taken in March and detected on 30 June, with notices describing social security numbers, medical information and some sealed documents Thomson Reuters says an unauthorised party got into files belonging…
FBI probes report of data breach exposing millions of drivers’ licences in US, Canada
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/fbi-probes-report-of-data-breach-exposing-millions-of-drivers-licences-in-us-canada?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 3, 2026 00:08
A dark web site selling digital scans of millions of drivers’ licences was reported.
FBI Probes Report That Data Breach Exposed Millions of US Driver's Licenses
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2026-09-02/fbi-says-it-is-investigating-report-that-millions-of-us-drivers-licenses-exposed-in-data-breach?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 22:23
WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The FBI says it is investigating a report that millions of American driver's licenses were exposed online. On …
Driver's licenses of millions exposed in Louisiana company data breach
https://flipboard.com/video/wgal/e84343e175
Published: September 2, 2026 22:15
Driver's licenses of millions exposed in Louisiana company data breach
Oregon court’s data breached through third-party system
https://www.aol.com/articles/oregon-court-data-breached-third-215649000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 21:56
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is alerting people to a recent data breach within their system. In an announcement Wednesday, the OJD said they are taking action after learning some data from the case management system used by…
Over 150 million driver's licenses stolen in massive data breach after hackers reportedly hit major identity verification company — what to do now
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/over-150-million-drivers-licenses-stolen-in-massive-data-breach-after-hackers-reportedly-hit-major-identity-verification-company-what-to-do-now?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 21:49
In what has to be one of the biggest data breaches to date, a security researcher discovered a hacker who appeared to be selling access to a database …
Data breach hit Montana state court system from March to June, chief justice says
https://www.kxlh.com/news/data-breach-hit-montana-state-court-system-from-march-to-june-chief-justice-says?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 21:33
Officials are investigating a data breach of backup files in a system used by the Montana Supreme Court for appellate cases and electronic filing, …
153 Million Driver's Licenses Leaked To The Dark Web
https://flipboard.com/@engadget/153-million-driver-s-licenses-leaked-to-the-dark-web-do7g68d80uhmdc5b
Published: September 2, 2026 21:00
More than 153 million scans of US and Canadian driver's licenses went on sale recently on the dark web, according to cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs. A service called Nexus went live to sell these documents and many others, which included medical…
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/my-drivers-license-is-one-of-153-million-for-sale-on-a-new-dark-website/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/ArsTechnica
Published: September 2, 2026 20:32
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time. Not long ago, I rented an SUV from a well-known car rental …
It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service
https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/it-sure-looks-like-hackers-breached-a-major-id-card-verification-service/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 19:35
If you have handed over your driver’s license, passport, or other form of identity document to verify your information in the real world, like at a bar, a weed store, or when booking a car rental, there’s a good chance it’s now been stolen in a suspected…
Dropbox Accounts Breached: Lenovo ID Email Flaw Bypassed Passwords for 17 Days
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/326355/20260902/dropbox-accounts-breached-lenovo-id-email-flaw-bypassed-passwords-17-days.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 19:07
Dropbox data breach disclosed September 1, 2026 confirmed attackers exploited a Lenovo ID email verification flaw to access 5,000 accounts without …
Jack Henry refuses to pay extortionists after data theft
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/jack-henry-refuses-to-pay-extortionists-after-data-theft?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 19:02
• Key insight: Jack Henry said it was extorted and that it will not pay. The hackers' deadline then passed without the stolen data appearing.• What's at …
More than 9.5 million patient records affected by Aesto Health data breach: what you need to know
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/more-than-9-5-million-patient-records-affected-by-aesto-health-data-breach-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 18:58
Aesto Health recently disclosed a data breach affecting more than 9.5 million people. Aesto is a software company for healthcare organizations that …
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is shutting down after 43 years
https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/regional/crime-stoppers-of-oregon-shutting-down-september/article_38336ee3-665a-411d-8023-999df2d2a548.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 17:52
BEND, Ore. -- Crime Stoppers of Oregon announced Tuesday it will shut down operations at the end of September, citing declining tips and rewards, an …
Irish Privacy Watchdog Details Psychiatric Data Breaches
https://www.databreachtoday.com/irish-privacy-watchdog-details-psychiatric-data-breaches-a-32728?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 17:38
Medical Records 'Contaminated by Animal Droppings' Recovered From Disused Sites Rotting "old mental health" records stored on paper "contaminated by …
150M+ Driver's Licenses Exposed On Dark Web, FBI Launches Probe: Report
https://www.aol.com/articles/150m-drivers-licenses-exposed-dark-164800000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 16:48
The FBI is investigating after more than 150 million driver's license scans from people across the US were being sold on the dark web, according to a report. The identity theft service Nexus claimed to have more than 153 million driver's licenses, along…
More than 153 million drivers licenses on sale after "breach" at identity verification service
https://boingboing.net/2026/09/02/more-than-153-million-drivers-licenses-on-sale-thanks-to-breach-at-identity-verification-service.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 16:46
An identity verification company is understood to have lost more than 153 million scans of U.S. and Canadian drivers' licenses, which are now …
Luminis Health Hospitals Hit by Cyberattack, Portals Down Days After Bomb Threat
https://hoodline.com/2026/09/luminis-health-hospitals-hit-by-cyberattack-portals-down-days-after-bomb-threat/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 15:45
Luminis Health is grappling with a cybersecurity incident that has knocked certain computer systems offline across its Maryland hospital network, …
Manchester Airports hackers just posted the data of 8.7 million people online — failed extortion attempt triggers data dump sale
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/manchester-airports-hackers-just-posted-the-data-of-8-7-million-people-online-failed-extortion-attempt-triggers-data-dump-sale?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 15:14
The hackers behind the Manchester Airport hack have posted their trove of data on 8.7 million people online after failing to extort the Manchester …
McKesson confirms data theft in cyberattack involving third-party apps
https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/mckesson-confirms-data-theft-cyberattack-involving-third-party-apps/829435/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 14:51
Dive Brief:• Drug distributor and supply company McKesson said an unauthorized person gained access to its third-party applications and stole data, …
Ceva Logistics sued over theft of employee records during data breach
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ceva-logistics-sued-over-theft-of-employee-records-during-data-breach?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 13:07
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Ceva Logistics, alleging the freight giant failed to protect highly sensitive personal …
More than 9.5 million patients affected by Aesto Health breach — names, SSNs, financial details, health records and more stolen
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/more-than-9-5-million-patients-affected-by-aesto-health-breach-names-ssns-financial-details-health-records-and-more-stolen?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 12:35
American healthcare technology company Aesto Health suffered the “second-largest confirmed healthcare data breach” of the year so far, having lost …
HSE fined more than €600k after medical records found covered in animal droppings and mould
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/hse-fined-more-600k-after-37617657?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 09:18
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the Health Service Executive (HSE) €645,000 following an inquiry into the processing, storage and …
HSE fined €645,000 for storing records in decrepit conditions
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/hse-fined-e645000-for-storing-records-in-decrepit-conditions?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 08:12
HSE records were found stored in disused bathrooms and cubicles, the DPC said.Read more: HSE fined €645,000 for storing records in decrepit conditions
Disused toilets, turf sheds, mould infestation and animal droppings – HSE fined €645,000 for storing patients’ files in rotting and derelict locations
https://www.independent.ie/business/disused-toilets-turf-sheds-mould-infestation-and-animal-droppings-hse-fined-645000-for-storing-patients-files-in-rotting-and-derelict-locations/a/160843466.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 06:41
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the HSE €645,000 for storing documents and records in rotting, pest-infested quarters. According to the …
SteamOS 3.9 Brings 4K Resolution at 120 FPS to AMD GPUs
https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/steamos-3-9-update-features/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 06:17
Valve’s latest SteamOS 3.9 update brings a host of meaningful changes aimed at refining the gaming experience. Among its standout features is the …
X Users Get Flooded With Password Reset Requests, Raising Fresh Data Breach Fears
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/x-users-get-flooded-with-password-reset-requests-raising-fresh-data-breach-fears-11990082?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 05:44
Screenshots shared online showed inboxes flooded with repeated 'Password reset request' alerts, several arriving just seconds apart, fuelling concern …
Indico Data Solutions Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Exposure of Social Security Numbers
https://www.aol.com/articles/indico-data-solutions-data-breach-015600000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 01:56
National class action firm offers free case evaluations to individuals whose personal information may have been exposed in the Indico Data Solutions breach BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is…
Nutex Health Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Theft of Patient and Employee Data
https://www.aol.com/articles/nutex-health-data-breach-edelson-015600000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 01:56
Free case evaluations for individuals affected by the Nutex Health cyberattack claimed by The Gentlemen ransomware group HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims…
Coquitlam mayor sues Metro Vancouver for alleged defamation following data breach
https://www.castanet.net/news/Metro-Vancouver/629948/Coquitlam-mayor-sues-Metro-Vancouver-for-alleged-defamation-following-data-breach?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 2, 2026 00:14
Mayor sues regional board Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart alleges in a civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court that Metro Vancouver defamed him amid …
Multiple healthcare giants hit by data breaches affecting patient records, social security numbers, and even implanted cardiac devices
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/multiple-healthcare-giants-hit-by-data-breaches-affecting-patient-records-social-security-numbers-and-even-implanted-cardiac-devices?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 21:20
Last week, two major healthcare organizations suffered highly disruptive cyberattacks: Boston Scientific, and McKesson. We now have more details …
McKesson Supplies 1 in 3 Hospital Prescriptions. Now It’s Responding to a Cyberattack Linked to 284 Million Records
https://www.inc.com/amaya-nichole/mckesson-supplies-1-in-3-hospital-prescriptions-now-responding-to-cyberattack-284-million-records/91399263?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 20:44
Experts say the wide scope of the healthcare supplier makes it a particularly attractive target for criminals. McKesson just became the latest healthcare supplier to confirm a major data breach. Last week, in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
Aesto Health says data breach affects over 9.5 million patients
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aesto-health-says-data-breach-affects-over-95-million-patients/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BleepinComputer/magazine/The+Bleeping+News
Published: September 1, 2026 19:28
Aesto LLC, operating as Aesto Health, disclosed that a data breach discovered recently affects more than 9.5 million individuals. [...]
Central National Gottesman Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Exposure of Social Security Numbers and Financial Data
https://www.aol.com/articles/central-national-gottesman-data-breach-185900000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 18:59
National class action firm offers free case evaluations to individuals affected by the Central National Gottesman breach PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy…
Unusual login activity prompted investigation into Eastlink breach: CEO
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/eastlink-breach-my-account-activity-investigation-9.7328203?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 17:58
Telecommunications company Eastlink says unusual login activity in its My Account system is what alerted its internal team to the data breach that …
X Data Breach? Users Are Getting Flooded With Password Reset Emails Nobody Requested
https://decrypt.co/377048/x-data-breach-users-flooded-password-reset?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=DecryptMedia/magazine/Decrypt+Media
Published: September 1, 2026 16:26
X engineers have acknowledged the issue, but have not confirmed a new data breach of its systems. In brief X users have been posting since early August …
P&O ferry passengers hit by data breach during sailing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk3ek3xyllo
Published: September 1, 2026 15:12
Customers on a P&O ferry have been hit by a data breach after personal information was shared during the sailing, the cross-Channel operator has said. P&O Ferries said an "isolated incident" took place on a sailing on the Calais to Dover route on Monday…
Novocure data breach affects more than 1,400 cancer patients
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/novocure-data-breach-affects-more-than-1-400-cancer-patients/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 14:28
Healthtech company Novocure says the data of an undisclosed number of employees and more than 1,400 U.S. cancer patients has been exposed in a …
Doctor breached data rules in phone call during patient exam
https://metro.co.uk/2026/09/01/doctor-breached-data-rules-phone-call-patient-exam-29510710/?ito=flipboard
Published: September 1, 2026 14:00
A doctor disclosed private medical information after they took a phone call while examining a patient. The Office of the Data Protection Authority …
Suspected cyberattack puts data of 33,054 customers on group-buying app at risk
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3366021/suspected-cyberattack-puts-data-33054-customers-group-buying-app-risk?utm_source=rss_feed
Published: September 1, 2026 13:22
The private data of about 33,000 customers of TVB-owned group-buying platform Neigbuy has been compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with police …
Your 401(k) Provider Might Be Selling Your Personal Data — and You Can't Stop Them
https://money.com/401k-data-sharing-privacy/?xid=moneyrss
Published: September 1, 2026 11:25
Your 401(k)’s privacy policy might not provide as much protection as you’d expect. In fact, it actually might pose a problem. A government watchdog …
13TB Terra Release is the Largest Gaming Leak in History
https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/valve-steam-terra-release-leak/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 10:47
On August 29, 2026, the gaming world was shaken by the “Terra Release,” a 13-terabyte data leak that exposed a decade of gaming history from 2003 to …
Recently patched PaperCut zero-days used in data theft attacks
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recently-patched-papercut-zero-days-used-in-data-theft-attacks/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BleepinComputer/magazine/The+Bleeping+News
Published: September 1, 2026 07:48
Two security vulnerabilities in the PaperCut NG and MF print management software, patched last week after being exploited as zero-days, are now being …
French schools start new year in shadow of summer cyberattack
https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20260901-french-schools-start-new-year-in-shadow-of-summer-cyberattack?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 06:13
Millions of pupils are returning to classrooms across France on Tuesday for the start of the new school year, with some schools forced to fall back on paper timetables and registers after a major cyberattack disrupted education systems over the summer.…
Equinox members can claim part of $685,000 settlement over 2024 data breach
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/equinox-members-claim-settlement-data-breach/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: September 1, 2026 01:17
A $685,000 class action settlement could provide payments to Equinox members who were told their personal information may have been exposed in a 2024 …
Dropbox Data Breach
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49514427&utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 22:10
I received a security notice from Dropbox today saying that my account was accessed without authorization between August 4 and August 21, 2026, and …
Data Breach at Los Angeles County Museum of Art. What Was Leaked?
https://lamag.com/news/data-breach-at-los-angeles-county-museum-of-art-what-was-leaked/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 22:03
“On July 11, 2025, we detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized activity in portions of our computer systems. We immediately began …
A side hustle is a real business: How to protect your part-time job
https://keyt.com/stacker-careers-education/2026/08/31/a-side-hustle-is-a-real-business-how-to-protect-your-part-time-job/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 21:43
Your side hustle may not be your full-time job, but it’s still a real business — and vulnerable to real business risks and unexpected costs. Whether …
Nearly 3,150 Labor employees seeking disability accommodations impacted by data leak, internal memo says
https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/08/3150-labor-employees-disability-accommodations-data-leak-internal-memo/415738/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 21:35
Thousands of Labor Department employees’ sensitive personal and medical information was improperly shared to someone’s personal email account, …
Manchester Airports Group Breach: FulcrumSec Stole 86 GB Without Hacking
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/326100/20260831/manchester-airports-group-breach-fulcrumsec-stole-86-gb-without-hacking.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 20:18
Manchester Airports Group data breach exposed 8.7 million customer records when extortion group FulcrumSec found an Iterable API key left in publicly …
Brave’s Browser Hides Your Real Email When You’re Signing Up for Websites
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/brave-browser-email-alias/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 19:33
Have you ever received the dreadful notification that your go-to email address was exposed during a data breach? Me, too — but one browser touting itself as an alternative to Google Chrome just might have the solution. Brave announced last Thursday that it…
Hackers claim millions of patient records stolen during data breach at healthcare giant McKesson
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/hackers-claim-millions-of-patient-records-stolen-during-data-breach-at-healthcare-giant-mckesson/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/Techcrunch
Published: August 31, 2026 18:10
A prolific hacking group has taken credit for last week’s cyberattack against U.S. pharmaceutical distribution giant McKesson, leading to the latest spill of highly sensitive health data by an American healthcare company in recent months. McKesson…
Treasury warned Government not to rush new school assessment tool before data breach
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/treasury-warned-government-not-to-rush-new-school-assessment-tool-before-data-breach/TBF6PNWRO5E7DD3E3UJXBL3T2M/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 17:00
Treasury warned the Government not to rush its new school assessment tool – months before a security flaw made the records of 276 students accessible. …
Griswold's GOP opponent among the victims of secretary of state data breach
https://www.cpr.org/2026/08/31/colorado-voter-data-breach-michael-allen-jena-griswold/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 16:53
El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen was so incensed on Friday about a Colorado Secretary of State voter breach that he issued a rebuke …
Settlements You May Be Eligible to Claim Money From
https://flipboard.com/@newsweekdotcom/settlements-you-may-be-eligible-to-claim-money-from-uujj6on43hh6qei9
Published: August 31, 2026 16:09
Could you be owed money? Find out which settlements you may qualify for, how much you could receive and when the deadlines are.
Berlin confirms data theft after Rhysida ransomware attack claims
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/berlin-confirms-data-theft-after-rhysida-ransomware-attack-claims/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 13:30
Berlin's city administration has confirmed that cybercriminals are attempting to extort the city after the Rhysida ransomware gang listed it on their …
Coupang dispute fuels new U.S. tariff pressure on South Korea
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/coupang-south-korea-us-tariffs.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 10:00
The South Korean government's dismissal of the findings of a congressional report alleging it's waged a targeted campaign against U.S.-based Coupang …
The AI Cyberattack Speed Gap Will Reshape Corporate America
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertszczerba/2026/08/31/the-ai-cyberattack-speed-gap-will-reshape-corporate-america/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 06:45
Attackers can adopt a new offensive capability in an afternoon. Companies need budget, approval and a change window. That gap changes five things about how security gets bought and built. Verizon has been counting data breaches for nineteen years. This…
GS Retail fined $9.3 million over personal data leak of 1.66 million customers
https://bhaskarlive.in/gs-retail-fined-9-3-million-over-personal-data-leak-of-1-66-million-customers/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 06:05
Seoul, Aug 31 (IANS) GS Retail, a retail giant that operates GS25 convenience stores, has been issued a 12.8 billion-won ($9.3 million) fine over a …
Doctor's appointment phone call led to data breach
https://www.aol.com/articles/doctors-appointment-phone-call-led-053636000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 31, 2026 05:36
A doctor exposed confidential medical information when taking a phone call while examining a patient, a watchdog has revealed. The Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) said "identifying details and sensitive health information" about another…
FulcrumSec claims Manchester Airports hack, theft of 86 GB of data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fulcrumsec-claims-manchester-airports-hack-theft-of-86-gb-of-data/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 30, 2026 15:00
FulcrumSec claims it stole 86 GB of data from Manchester Airports Group. BleepingComputer validated one traveller's record, while samples revealed …
Healthcare data breach exposes 3.75M patient records
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/healthcare-data-breach-exposes-3-75m-patient-records?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=FoxNews/magazine/Latest+News
Published: August 30, 2026 13:17
You can be careful with your passwords and still get caught in a breach at a company you may have never heard of. That is one of the frustrating parts of the CareCloud data breach. More than 3.75 million people had personal information and medical records…
Massive 12TB Steam leak reveals decades of unreleased games — archived files include unseen Half-Life 2: Episode 3 builds and assets
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/massive-12tb-steam-leak-reveals-decades-of-unreleased-games-archived-files-include-unseen-half-life-2-episode-3-builds-and-assets?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 30, 2026 12:48
Valve might've just suffered its biggest data leak in history, but it wasn't a hack or a security breach. Instead, the company left an endpoint to …
Privacy laws target AI, smart glasses right to erase Australians’ data
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/privacy-laws-target-ai-smart-glasses-right-to-erase-australians-data-20260830-p60stl.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 30, 2026 12:30
The federal government will unveil a raft of changes to Australia’s privacy laws designed to keep pace with new technologies including smart glasses …
Get 10TB of secure, private cloud storage for life for $270
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Published: August 30, 2026 12:00
Ideal for individuals or businesses that require high levels of control and security. TL;DR: Store around 2.5 million photos, 5,000 hours of HD video, or 65 million pages of text with this 10TB Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription for just $269.97…
Steam suffers huge 12TB leak affecting hundreds of games, including Half-Life 3 content
https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/steam/valve-12tb-steam-leak-404649-20260830?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 30, 2026 10:00
Valve has experienced a huge data breach, with 12TB of files archived between 2003 and 2013 being leaked onto the internet. The content of these leaks …
Arizona Eye Care Giant's Data Breach Settlement Offers Up to $3,000 to 258,000 Patients
https://hoodline.com/2026/08/arizona-eye-care-giant-s-data-breach-settlement-offers-up-to-3-000-to-258-000-patients/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 29, 2026 14:59
Patients of an Arizona-based eye care network could soon see payouts of up to $3,000 apiece after a federal judge signs off on a settlement stemming …
'What do they have their hands on?' Customer reacts to Eastlink breach
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/eastlink-data-breach-august-2026-9.7325413?cmp=rss
Published: August 29, 2026 13:51
Telecommunications provider Eastlink is warning customers of a potential data breach, though it does not believe credit card or banking information …
UKs largest airport hacked: data breach compromising private details of 8.7 million travellers
https://www.uaemoments.com/uks-largest-airport-hacked-data-breach-compromising-private-details-of-87-million-travellers-885867.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 29, 2026 07:30
If you've ever queued up to book airport parking at 11 pm, signed onto the free Wi-Fi while waiting for a delayed gate, or paid extra for a Fast …
Andrew Tate offered secret 'espionage' classes to exploit the dirty secrets of the wealthy
https://san.com/cc/manosphere-influencer-andrew-tate-faces-sexual-misconduct-charges-a-data-leak-is-exposing-his-secrets/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 28, 2026 19:15
Full story A leak of sensitive information from “manosphere” influencer Andrew Tate’s online empire reveals that his “War Room” program teaches men to …
Nearly 260K Americans could get $3K from a settlement
https://www.al.com/news/2026/08/nearly-260k-americans-could-get-3k-from-a-settlement.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 28, 2026 18:17
One of the country’s biggest eye care physician services agreed to a $1.75 million settlement in June stemming from a 2023 data breach. According to …
How to protect yourself from identity theft: A complete safety guide
https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/protect-yourself-from-identity-theft-complete-safety-guide?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/cultofmac
Published: August 28, 2026 15:30
One data breach could be all it takes for someone to steal your identity. If you want to know how to protect yourself from identity theft, a handful of habits go a long way. Identity theft strikes when someone steals your personal details to commit fraud…
US government alcohol and firearms agency ATF declares ‘major incident’ after ransomware gang claims cyberattack
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-government-alcohol-and-firearms-agency-atf-declares-major-incident-after-ransomware-gang-claims-cyberattack?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/cybersecurity
Published: August 28, 2026 15:10
The US Government's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has suffered a “major incident” in which it appears to have lost …
2 Stocks Down 26% and 68% to Buy Now and Hold for the Next Decade
https://www.aol.com/articles/2-stocks-down-26-68-144100000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=AOLcom/magazine/Smarter+Spending
Published: August 28, 2026 14:41
Key Points Buying growth stocks at a discount can be a rewarding strategy, especially if the companies in question remain competitively positioned for long-term growth. MercadoLibre(NASDAQ: MELI) and Coupang(NYSE: CPNG) trade 26% and 68% below their highs,…
Data Leak Reveals Microsoft’s Senior Tech Team Earns Twice as Much as Entry-Level Engineers
https://www.inc.com/kevin-haynes/data-leak-shows-microsofts-senior-tech-team-earns-twice-as-much-as-entry-level-engineers/91397658?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 28, 2026 14:00
Salary details voluntarily disclosed by 600 Microsoft employees show some of the company’s highest-level tech workers reported earning up to $280,000 a year, more than double the pay of many entry-level colleagues. An internal spreadsheet detailing the…
How to check if your details were stolen in cyberattack on UK airports
https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/manchester-airport-data-breach-cyber-attack-b3040877.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 28, 2026 10:32
The personal data of more than eight million people has been accessed after a cyber security breach targeting three major UK airports. Manchester …
Local Governments Are Cutting Ties With Flock Safety After Discovering That Their Own Security Policies Are Powerless Against a Massive Data Leak
https://www.themarysue.com/local-governments-are-cutting-ties-with-flock-safety-after-discovering-that-their-own-security-policies-are-powerless-against-a-massive-data-leak/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 28, 2026 02:35
It’s a massive shift in how local governments are handling public surveillance. Across the United States, cities and counties are pulling the plug on …
‘Airport Malaria’ Kills 2 in Europe, Sickens 4 More
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/airport-malaria-kills-2-in-europe-sickens-4-more?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 27, 2026 17:01
And more of today's top travel news stories. Today in travel, we have several stories that may have flown under your radar. Among them: Airport …
Your Insurance: Does my coverage protect me online?
https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/08/27/your-insurance-cyber-coverage-183649/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 27, 2026 15:00
In our connected world, online shopping and social media may allow cyber attackers to infiltrate our home, steal our identities and disrupt our …
How to Completely Remove Your Data From These Online Dating Platforms
https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-completely-remove-data-from-online-dating-platforms?utm_medium=RSS
Published: August 27, 2026 14:30
Deleting your dating app account doesn’t delete your data. Your dating profile contains a huge amount of sensitive information about you. It has …
Abington Township will hold vote to replace Flock camera system after privacy concerns
https://www.aol.com/articles/abington-township-hold-vote-replace-121659000.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=AOLcom/magazine/Science+%26+tech
Published: August 27, 2026 12:16
The Brief ABINGTON, Pa. - Township officials in Abington will hold a vote to replace the controversial Flock cameras system following concerns about privacy and data sharing. What is Flock? What we know Flock is a surveillance technology company based in…
Thousands of Hudson Valley Patients' Data Stolen; Are You Affected?
https://hudsonvalleypost.com/ixp/705/p/hudson-valley-data-breach-2026/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 27, 2026 11:42
Thousands of Hudson Valley residents are being warned that some of their private medical information may have fallen into the hands of …
Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/carhartt-data-breach-exposes-information-of-129-million-accounts/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other
Published: August 27, 2026 11:10
The ShinyHunters extortion group has published sensitive data from nearly 13 million accounts stolen from clothing retailer giant Carhartt earlier …
Genetics company data breach may have exposed medical conditions, Social Security numbers.
https://www.wcvb.com/article/baylor-genetics-medical-data-breach/73534860?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 26, 2026 21:38
2.8M affected in Baylor Genetics breach involving medical data Baylor Genetics suffered a data breach that may have exposed lab results, medical …
LACMA Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach of Employee, Visitor Information
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/lacma-class-action-lawsuit-data-breach-employee-visitor-info-1234795979/#utm_campaign=syndication&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=referral
Published: August 26, 2026 20:27
A former employee of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has filed a class action complaint against the institution over a 2025 data breach that he …
Smart Glasses Are Coming To The Office—And Nobody Is Ready
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2026/08/26/the-growing-concern-of-smart-glasses-at-work/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 26, 2026 17:41
When Ryan Yep of Dallas wants to focus during his workday, he doesn’t reach for noise-canceling earbuds—he plugs into the Meta Quest 3, which serves as his command center. “I can easily be distracted by my physical environment,” he says. The ability to…
Why Boston Scientific Stock Crashed Today
https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/26/why-boston-scientific-stock-crashed-today/?source=isafpbcs0000001&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=firehose&referring_guid=58835e42-4805-4bf9-9442-ede5b36135f1
Published: August 26, 2026 17:12
The medical device specialist was the victim of a cyberattack. Boston Scientific (BSX -3.09%) stock turned sharply lower today, falling as much as …
We put the best identity theft protection to the test to protect your entire digital life — these are the services I recommend
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-identity-theft-protection,review-2083.html?dbf=1787770029551&utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 26, 2026 16:05
Identity theft is a nerve-wracking prospect. You may not even know that your identity has been stolen until it is too late, and actual damage has …
US water sector supplier hack draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906647?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 26, 2026 11:20
Cote said the FBI told the company the data breach was an opportunistic attack not specifically targeting Micro-Comm, and the company recommended …
Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit
https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/08/large-atlanta-law-firm-hit-with-data-breach-and-associated-lawsuit/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 26, 2026 09:00
Troutman Pepper Locke, one of Atlanta’s largest and oldest law firms, has been hit with a data breach and an associated lawsuit seeking compensation …
Wedding couple hit by fake invoice scam as alleged data breach at hotel probed
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/wedding-couple-hit-by-fake-invoice-scam-as-alleged-data-breach-at-hotel-probed/a/160471658.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 26, 2026 04:30
A couple organising a wedding at a Co Wicklow hotel allegedly fell victim to a fake invoice with their personal data feared to be compromised in a …
Citi Virtual Account Numbers: How To Create, Set Limits, etc
https://awardwallet.com/credit-cards/citi-thankyou-rewards/citi-virtual-account-numbers/?pubDate=2026-08-25
Published: August 25, 2026 23:49
AwardWallet receives compensation from advertising partners for links on the blog. The opinions expressed here are our own and have not been …
More than 72K people affected by parking company data breach
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/data-breach-charlotte-based-parking-company-exposes-credit-card-info-72k-customers/RYALJR3TAZGBXEUD7N44RJXZ3I/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 25, 2026 15:55
A Charlotte-based parking company is telling thousands of its customers it was part of a data breach that exposed credit and debit card information, …
Alabama AG warns Americans’ ‘worst fears’ about AI are true – opens investigation into OpenAI, Sam Altman
https://yellowhammernews.com/alabama-ag-warns-americans-worst-fears-about-ai-are-true-opens-investigation-into-openai-sam-altman/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 25, 2026 14:37
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is concerned that many Alabamians are vulnerable to data breaches from an artificial intelligence “lab …
Stream 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' and 'Silo' securely from anywhere with 87% off Surfshark VPN
https://www.space.com/technology/stream-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-and-silo-securely-from-anywhere-with-87-percent-off-surfshark-vpn?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fdatabreach
Published: August 25, 2026 11:00
Want to watch your favorite shows wherever you boldly go? From Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 to Silo's upcoming finale, stream and browse in …
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