end-to-end encryption
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Misconfigured Rainwalk Pet database left 158 GB of owner and pet records exposed
A misconfigured Rainwalk Pet database exposed about 158 GB of customer and pet records, including names, contact details, partial credit card numbers, veterinary bills and microchip numbers, the article said; the data remained publicly accessible for almost a month before being secured.
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XWorm backdoor resurfaces with ransomware module and dozens of plugins
Researchers at Trellix told BleepingComputer that new XWorm variants 6.0, 6.4 and 6.5 are circulating in phishing campaigns, include more than 35 plugins and a ransomware module that encrypts user files and drops ransom instructions.
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Insight Partners notifies thousands after ransomware breach, exposing personal and investor data
New York-based Insight Partners said thousands of individuals were affected by a ransomware breach that involved data exfiltration and subsequent server encryption, with notification letters and identity monitoring offered to impacted individuals and a Sept. 2025 deadline for confirming exposure.
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Open AWS bucket exposes 1.6 million gym audio recordings, researchers warn of privacy risk
A security researcher says an unencrypted AWS bucket exposed 1.6 million gym audio recordings containing names, numbers and reasons for calls, highlighting privacy and security risks from stored voice data.
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UK Drops Apple Backdoor Mandate as U.S. Vows to Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties over Encryption
The U.K. reportedly abandoned a government plan to compel Apple to weaken encryption and enable a backdoor, signaling a shift in how authorities approach access to encrypted data while U.S. officials emphasize protecting civil liberties for Americans.
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Russia Restricts Voice Calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as Moscow Pushes National Messaging App Max
Russia’s Roskomnadzor has begun restricting voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, saying the apps fuel crime and violence, as Moscow presses ahead with a domestic messaging app called Max. WhatsApp and Telegram push back on encryption and moderation efforts, while lawmakers and media reports highlight a broader battle over secure communication and surveillance.
