#digital-loss

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fromThe New Yorker
5 hours ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
fromZDNET
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 hour ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
5 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
DevOps
fromwww.bankingdive.com
15 hours ago

How proactive DEX strengthens IT compliance in financial services

Proactive DEX management helps financial services organizations address compliance challenges by continuously monitoring and improving the digital workplace.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 hours ago

Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure now available in Europe

Cisco launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure across EMEA, enabling organizations to innovate while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure.
#fraud
Pets
fromMail Online
6 hours ago

Fraudsters use AI to try and swindle $2,800 from missing dog's family

Fraudsters used AI to create fake emergency surgery images to scam a family out of $2,800 for their missing dog.
Pets
fromMail Online
6 hours ago

Fraudsters use AI to try and swindle $2,800 from missing dog's family

Fraudsters used AI to create fake emergency surgery images to scam a family out of $2,800 for their missing dog.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#ai-safety
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Disconnected systems fueling title, wire fraud risks

Disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions of data, and the manual nature of data movement create ongoing challenges in the title industry, according to FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary.
Real estate
Television
fromMen's Journal
1 day ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Wearables
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Concert Kit uses World ID to help artists combat ticket scalping by verifying real human buyers.
fromNature
6 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
#generative-ai
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
4 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Software development
fromZDNET
4 days ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.
#ransomware
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
4 days ago

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
4 days ago

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.
Education
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
43 minutes ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
7 hours ago

Vercel hit by attack via compromised AI tool

Attackers accessed Vercel's internal systems through a compromised Context.ai account, affecting limited customers but no sensitive data was reportedly accessed.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
43 minutes ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

Hackers Fail to Exploit Flaw in Discontinued TP-Link Routers

Hackers have targeted a vulnerability in discontinued TP-Link routers for a year without successful exploitation, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 hours ago

Anthropic MCP Design Vulnerability Enables RCE, Threatening AI Supply Chain

A critical vulnerability in the Model Context Protocol allows remote code execution, affecting over 7,000 servers and compromising sensitive data.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
fromSecurityWeek
5 hours ago

Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption

Approximately 6 million internet-accessible systems are using FTP today, and almost half of them do not use encryption, exposing enterprises and end users to avoidable risks.
Privacy professionals
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 hours ago

Storage implications of a modern IT architecture | Computer Weekly

Organizations are increasingly using containers to modernize applications and manage both cloud-native and traditional workloads with Kubernetes.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago

Fresh Manipulation Warnings Hit Other Crypto Projects After RAVE's 95% Collapse

Warnings about structural risks and questionable trading behavior in the crypto market are increasing, exposing retail investors to potential losses.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.
fromSecurityWeek
4 hours ago

Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack

The attack is impacting our application, with users experiencing intermittent interruptions in service for their feeds, notifications, threads and search.
Information security
#data-breach
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

McGraw Hill Data Breach Caused by Salesforce Misconfiguration

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen 45 million records.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

McGraw Hill Data Breach Caused by Salesforce Misconfiguration

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen 45 million records.
#age-verification
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Chatbots can be useful for summarizing complex information, but sensitive data must be properly redacted to ensure privacy.
#vercel
Information security
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Next.js developer Vercel warns customer creds compromised

Vercel experienced a data leak due to a compromise of Context.ai, affecting customer credentials and prompting immediate action.
Information security
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Next.js developer Vercel warns customer creds compromised

Vercel experienced a data leak due to a compromise of Context.ai, affecting customer credentials and prompting immediate action.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
#ai
Information security
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
#microsoft
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Game-Changing Tech Saving Companies From Data Disasters

Combining Continuous Data Protection with AI capabilities enables businesses to achieve near-zero Recovery Point Objectives and minimal Recovery Time Objectives, preventing data loss and minimizing downtime.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Bug that wiped customer data saved the day - and a contract

I looked at the config and noticed the customer did not have a default route set. He wasn't sure if that was the problem, so he made some changes he thought might be useful. The router Caleb worked on then rebooted, which he expected. But when it restarted, its previous configuration was gone.
Tech industry
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

Researchers Detect ZionSiphon Malware Targeting Israeli Water, Desalination OT Systems

ZionSiphon malware targets Israeli water treatment systems, showcasing a trend in politically motivated attacks on critical infrastructure.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Organizations are transitioning to new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves due to vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing threats.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

Unauthorized access to limited internal data at McGraw-Hill was linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, raising concerns about potential identity fraud and harassment.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

'By Design' Flaw in MCP Could Enable Widespread AI Supply Chain Attacks

MCP's architectural flaw allows adversarial takeover of user systems, exposing sensitive data and enabling malware installation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

100 Chrome Extensions Steal User Data, Create Backdoor

Over 20,000 users installed malicious Chrome extensions that steal information, provide backdoors, or inject ads, as reported by cybersecurity firm Socket.
Information security
fromAxios
5 days ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
fromFinbold
6 days ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

"Shortly after access was terminated, we began receiving extortion demands. The criminals threatened to distribute materials from both the February 2025 incident and the recent incident to media outlets and on social media if we did not comply. We will not pay these criminals," Percoco stated.
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.
#quantum-computing
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Google's whitepaper on quantum threats urges immediate post-quantum preparations, shifting the migration deadline to 2029 and highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain security.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Google's whitepaper on quantum threats urges immediate post-quantum preparations, shifting the migration deadline to 2029 and highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain security.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Every day in every way, passwords are getting worse

Passwords remain ubiquitous, aging and increasingly vulnerable due to implementation flaws, password manager weaknesses, and AI-related risks.
Information security
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Keep Your Company's Data Out of the Wrong Hands

Data security requires keeping sensitive data local, restricting access strictly, and holding vendors to higher standards to prevent breaches, leaks, and legal exposure.
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