Category data-breaches

Transforming Anomalies into Connections in Fraud Prevention

Fraud Management and Cybercrime: The Impact of Shared Network Intelligence In a rapidly evolving landscape of fraud detection and cyber threats, organizations are reassessing their strategies for managing fraud risk. The increasing sophistication of fraudsters, who often collaborate across financial institutions, has necessitated a more integrated approach to monitoring and…

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Odido Under Fire for Alleged Data Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 21 Million Records Exposed – gbhackers.com

Odido Allegedly Exposes 21 Million Records Amid Claims by ShinyHunters In a troubling development within the cybersecurity landscape, telecommunications provider Odido is reportedly confronting a significant data breach. Cybercrime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility, asserting that they have obtained and exposed 21 million records from the organization. This incident raises…

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White House Launches Global AI Initiatives

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific New Initiatives Launched to Mitigate Foreign Influence on Technology Standards Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 23, 2026 The White House is bringing its AI action plan to life with export-ready packages, a U.S. Tech Corps, and new standards initiatives. (Image: Shutterstock) The…

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Data Breaches in 2026: A Look at the Familiar and the Fresh

The Economist highlights a significant shift in what is considered the world’s most valuable resource. Once dominated by oil, the current landscape reveals that data has become paramount. Each interaction online—be it through social media or business operations—constitutes a data-sharing activity. As we look toward 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity…

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PayPal Links Minor Data Breach and Fraud to App Coding Mistake

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Finance & Banking Fintech Leader Reports Personal Data Breach Affecting Business Users of Loan Application Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 23, 2026 PayPal recently revealed a data breach that lasted six months and led to the exposure of some business customers’ personal information, resulting…

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Conduent Breach Escalates to One of the Largest as Numbers Surge

Conduent Data Breach Magnifies Risks for Millions The Conduent data breach has emerged as one of the most extensive exposures of personal and health-related information in U.S. history, impacting at least 25 million individuals across multiple states. Initial reports suggest this incident may rank among the largest vendor-driven data breaches…

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Popular Facebook Games Leaking User Data to Third Parties

Title: Facebook Privacy Breach: Apps Expose User Data to Third Parties Recent investigations have spotlighted significant privacy concerns surrounding Facebook, revealing a troubling trend among popular third-party applications that compromise user data. Notably, games such as Farmville and Texas HoldEm Poker have been implicated in leaking unique Facebook IDs, which…

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Why Banks Must Implement AI-Driven Segmentation to Combat Ransomware

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, ransomware attacks in the financial services sector are increasingly characterized by advanced tactics that leverage artificial intelligence (AI). Michael Villar, the director of field security technology at Akamai, highlights a disturbing trend: AI-fueled attackers are now capable of compressing the entire attack cycle…

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