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…
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…
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…
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…
Data breaches impact millions of users worldwide <hr class=”hr”/> <span class=”subtitle”>Overview of Recent Breaches</span> <p class=”content”>Recent discoveries by cybersecurity experts have highlighted two significant data breaches tied to artificial intelligence (AI) applications, compromising sensitive user data and media files of millions globally. As reported by <em>Cybernews</em>, these incidents could potentially…
Two former students of the University of Central Missouri have been indicted for hacking into university databases, unlawfully accessing confidential information, and attempting to monetize the data. The individuals, identified as Joseph Camp and Daniel Fowler, are facing significant legal repercussions following actions that allegedly compromised the personal information of…
AI Chatbots Recognized as Leading Health Technology Hazard for 2026 In a comprehensive analysis by the ECRI Institute, a prominent patient safety research organization, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been identified as the foremost health technology hazard for 2026. Researchers Rob Schluth and Scott Luney highlighted that these AI tools,…
The exposure of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) remains among the most critical cybersecurity challenges today. Incidents involving SSN breaches have far-reaching implications, affecting both individuals and organizations. When sensitive data like SSNs is breached, the repercussions can be swift and devastating, leading to long-term financial and identity-related consequences. The Importance…
Genesco Inc. Reports Payment Card Data Breach in Network Intrusion On Friday, retail company Genesco Inc. disclosed a significant breach in its computer network, specifically targeting the segment responsible for processing payment card transactions. The Nashville, Tennessee-based retailer has acknowledged that certain card details may have been compromised, though it…