Category data-breaches

TRM Labs Secures $70M in Series C Funding to Enhance AI Crime-Fighting Efforts

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime Funding Secured at $1B Valuation to Enhance AI-Driven Investigative and Compliance Solutions Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • February 4, 2026 Esteban Castano, co-founder and CEO of TRM Labs (Image: TRM Labs) TRM Labs, a blockchain analytics and AI solution vendor founded by a former…

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Canada Computers Reports Data Breach Affecting Nearly 1,300 Customers

Data Breach at Canada Computers Leaves Customers Frustrated Canada Computers & Electronics is currently investigating a significant data breach that has impacted over 1,200 customers, raising concerns about the company’s communication and handling of the incident. Customers have expressed frustration over misinformation related to their status during the breach, leading…

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Data Breach at The Home Depot Exposes 56 Million Payment Card Details

Massive Data Breach Hits Home Depot: 56 Million Payment Cards Compromised Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, has reported a significant data breach compromising approximately 56 million unique payment cards. This incident, disclosed on Thursday, suggests a breach even larger than the Target data breach…

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Harvard and UPenn Data Breached in ShinyHunters Scandal

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Sensitive Financial and Admissions Data Leaked, Exposing Information on Major Donors Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 4, 2026 Image: Shutterstock On February 4, 2026, the cyber extortion group ShinyHunters publicly took responsibility for the late 2025 data breaches impacting Harvard University and the University…

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White House Rejects Biden Administration’s Software Security Regulations

Standards, Regulations & Compliance Analysts Raise Concerns Over Federal Assurance Standards Following Policy Reversal Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 3, 2026 Image: Eli Wilson/Shutterstock Cybersecurity analysts express concern over the White House’s recent decision to retract software attestation requirements established during the Biden administration, citing widespread disillusionment with compliance-focused security…

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Coinbase Confirms Insider Breach Resulting in Compromised Customer Information

Coinbase has publicly acknowledged a significant insider breach involving a contractor who accessed the personal data of approximately 30 customers without authorization. This incident underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in data security, particularly concerning insider threats. A spokesperson for Coinbase confirmed that the situation arose when their security team detected unauthorized access…

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Data Breach at TripAdvisor’s Viator Affects 1.4 Million Customers

Data Breach at Viator Exposes Customer Payment Information A significant data breach has compromised the online travel booking platform, Viator, which operates under the umbrella of TripAdvisor. This incident has reportedly put the payment card details and account credentials of approximately 1.4 million customers at risk. The breach was publicly…

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