Privacy
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Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of Over 3.6 Million Users
A recent data breach has exposed the personal information of over 3.6 million users associated with the app-building platform Passion.io, raising serious privacy and security concerns. Cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler discovered the unsecured database containing sensitive data, prompting immediate action from the company.
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Security Risks Emerge from Popular Chrome Extensions Transmitting User Data in Plaintext
Prominent Chrome extensions are under scrutiny as security experts highlight that several have been found transmitting sensitive data unencrypted over HTTP, raising significant privacy concerns. Users are urged to reconsider using these extensions until developers address security flaws.
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Germany Imposes €45 Million Fine on Vodafone for Privacy Violations
Germany’s BfDI has fined Vodafone GmbH €45 million for privacy breaches linked to fraudulent contracts and security vulnerabilities, prompting the telecom giant to enhance its operational procedures and commit to future data protection efforts.
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Lee Enterprises Data Breach Affects Nearly 40,000 Individuals
Lee Enterprises has reported a data breach affecting nearly 40,000 individuals following a ransomware attack in February 2025, leading to significant operational disruptions across its publishing network.
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Google Chrome to Disregard Certificates from Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock Starting August 2025
Google Chrome will stop trusting root CA certificates from Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock due to ongoing compliance failures, effective August 1, 2025. This decision will impact site access for users, leading to security warnings.
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Security Flaw in Safari Allows Fullscreen Browser-In-The-Middle Attacks
A new vulnerability in Apple’s Safari web browser exposes users to fullscreen browser-in-the-middle attacks, allowing cybercriminals to steal account credentials. SquareX researchers warn that this vulnerability particularly affects Safari, which lacks adequate user alerts when entering fullscreen mode, increasing the risk of such attacks.
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LexisNexis Reports Data Breach Impacting Over 364,000 Individuals
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has disclosed a data breach impacting over 364,000 individuals, revealing that personal information such as names and Social Security numbers was stolen from a GitHub account. The company emphasized that no financial information was compromised and is offering two years of free identity protection to those affected.
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Security Flaw in OneDrive File Picker Exposes Users to Risks
A recently discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s OneDrive File Picker may allow third-party apps to access users’ entire OneDrive storage without their clear consent, posing significant risks of data exposure and compliance violations.
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Adidas Reports Data Breach Following Hack of Customer Service Provider
Adidas has disclosed a data breach after attackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party customer service provider, exposing customer contact data. The company has launched an investigation and is notifying affected consumers.
