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But then, on May 6, the authorities updated LockBit’s old site page and announced that they would be revealing the identity of LockBit’s administrator. “Who is LockBitSupp?” read a box on the site, which also included a 24-hour countdown. When cybersecurity researcher Jon DiMaggio saw the...

How a cybersecurity researcher befriended, then doxed, the leader of LockBit ransomware gang

TechRadar

The recent data breach at debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) was a lot bigger than initially thought, the company has revealed.After first reporting some 1.9 million victims were affected in the incident, the company now says the actual number may be more than 4.2 million.In late April 2024, it was reported that FBCS suffered a cyberattack two months prior, with the company noting in a breach notification letter sent to affected customers an unnamed threat actor dwelled in its IT systems for two weeks, harvesting people’s full names, social security numbers (SSN), birth dates, account information,...

Millions more victims exposed in debt collection agency data breach

A security researcher has revealed how their discovery of some fairly straightforward vulnerabilities in the web dashboards used by “at least three” ransomware gangs saved six companies from acquiescing to a ransom demand.Vangelis Stykas, a security researcher and Atropos.ai’s chief technology officer, set out on a research project to try and turn the tables on ransomware gangs, which thrive on anonymity thanks to being based on the dark web, as well locking down sensitive data to force a company’s hand.Yet, while these gangs so often thrive on security flaws in systems to get the access that they need to use...

Ransomware firms had some basic security flaws that meant victims never had to pay up

Business Insider

Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

The US Sun

HUNDREDS of Americans are eligible for part of a massive $6.49 million settlement that could result in tens of thousands of dollars being deposited in their bank accounts. Individuals that were impacted in a 2022 data breach are eligible to claim part of the large settlement. The settlement stems from...

Americans to get one-time $10,000 payment as company coughs up $6.49m for data breach – and you don’t need documentation

BuzzFeed

Unfortunately, there are countless creeps who love that we love the internet — and who would love to swipe our personal information.

Not Checking This WiFi Setting Is Like "Leaving Your Front Door Open" To Hackers

BlackAmericaWeb

If you've used the popular money app at all since 2018, you may be eligible to receive part of a $15 million settlement related to a pair of data breaches.
The post Does Cash App Owe You $2,500? Inside the Company’s $15M Data Breach Settlement appeared first on Black America Web.

Does Cash App Owe You $2,500? Inside the Company’s $15M Data Breach Settlement

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Written with A.I. assistance. In a recent incident reported by the Tishomingo County Sheriff's Department, deputies conducting a routine safety checkpoint on July 16, 2024, at the intersection of Highway 4 and Highway 25 in Dennis, MS, made a significant discovery involving a Corinth resident.

Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Routine Checkpoint

National Public Data, a background check company operated by Jerico Pictures Inc., has experienced a catastrophic data breach, exposing the personal information of 2.9 billion individuals. This incident, one of the largest data breaches ever recorded, was discovered after a class action lawsuit was filed earlier this month. The stolen data includes full names, former and current addresses, and Social Security numbers, which were leaked by a hacker group known as USDoD.

Massive Data Breach Hits National Public Data, Exposing Nearly Three Billion Records

Tom's Guide

Hackers used compromised credentials to gain access to sensitive health data from HealthEquity, which administers health savings accounts for patients in the US.

4.3 million people hit in massive healthcare data breach with full names, addresses and SSNs exposed online — what to do now

Are you a one of America’s 50 million CashApp users? If so, you could be entitled to a pay out after the company has found itself at the center of a settlement. The case revolves around data breaches that the company experienced, with claims that CashApp didn’t go far enough to protect its customers.

CashApp $15 Million Data Breach Settlement: Can You Claim?

A grand jury in Kansas City has indicted Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean intelligence operative who allegedly used ransomware to attack health providers' systems in the US, according to AP News. The State Department said Rim is part of a group called Andariel that's controlled by the North Korean intelligence agency, the Reconnaissance General Bureau. Rim is not in the US government's custody. The agency is now offering a $10 million reward for information that would lead to his location or the location of a foreign operative who "engages in certain malicious cyber activities against US critical infrastructure."

North Korean who used ransomware to attack US healthcare providers has been indicted

The AdvancingCities program, which launched in 2022, saw the launch of accelerator programs across the nation in cities like Oakland, New York, Miami and Washington, D.C. with the goal of backing more diverse founders. J.P. Morgan sponsored the program with a commitment through December, but the relationship between the bank...

Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs

Data breaches happen all the time nowadays, and they usually involve thousands or tens of thousands of people. When more than a million folks are affected, that’s cause for alarm. However, one of the largest breaches in history just happened, and it compromised the data of nearly 3 billion people. Right now, information about this case is still coming out, so you’ll want to stay tuned for updates.

Nearly 3 billion people just had their data leaked!!

The home security company did not say when the cyberattack and data breach occurred, but disclosed that the attackers accessed the company’s databases containing customer home addresses, email addresses and phone numbers. In a brief regulatory filing published late Wednesday, ADT said it has “no reason to believe” that...

Home security giant ADT says it was hacked

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On June 27, a pair was spotted roaming hospitals on Alton Parkway , where multiple victims reported their wallets had been stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department . The victims later found fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including transactions at the Target on Jamboree Rd.

Two suspects stole wallets at Irvine hospitals then used the credit cards at a Target store

A class action lawsuit brought against background check company National Public Data (also known as Jerico Pictures) alleges the personal information of 2.9 billion individuals has made its way onto the dark web via a data breach.National Public Data uses a process called ‘scraping’ to collect and store personally identifying data from non-public sources to carry out background checks on billions of people.This means that sensitive information like social security numbers, full names, addresses, relative’s information was exposed - and crucially, it also means the information was not given willingly to the company, and many victims may not know it...

One of the biggest data breaches ever leaks details on billions of users — here's what we know so far

A strong password often serves as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your device and accounts. It’s essential to ensure all passwords are robust and secure. Weak passwords can be more easily guessed or cracked. Taking the time and effort today to set up strong passwords...

Protect Your Passwords from Hackers: Password Security Tips

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards are ubiquitously used to authenticate using a physical token. This technology is often embedded in employee ID cards, enabling physical card identification and a unique ID assigned to the card. A reading device, tied into the automatic controlled locking system, scans these cards to determine whether access should be granted. This access control technology is most often seen on exterior doors to your building (picture: left). This technology is also utilized in other areas, such as entering an employee’s parking lot (picture: bottom-right) or scanning your badge to enter restricted floors in an elevator (picture: top-right). If you wave an ID badge near a scanner and it beeps, it is likely an RFID ID badge.

How Hackers Steal Your RFID Cards

Los Angeles, CA

Las Vegas, NV

SAN DIEGO, California — An indictment unsealed today alleges that five individuals participated in a massive fraud and money laundering scheme resulting in losses of more than $27 million to over 2,000 seniors. During a coordinated law enforcement operation this morning in Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada,...

Five arrested in $27 million fraud scheme targeting seniors

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Security bugs in ransomware leak sites helped save six companies from paying hefty ransoms

Two companies received the decryption keys to unscramble their data without having to pay the cybercriminals a ransom, and four hacked crypto companies were alerted before...

Security bugs in ransomware leak sites helped save six companies from paying hefty ransoms

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