SK Telecom Challenges Record Data Leak Fine in South Korea SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) — SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s foremost mobile telecom provider, has initiated legal action to contest a landmark fine of 135 billion won (approximately US$91 million) imposed by the nation’s data protection authority. This fine stems…
Google has taken crucial steps to enhance user privacy by updating its User Data Policy for Chrome extensions. Although these tools can significantly improve user experiences, they also pose risks, such as unauthorized data collection and surveillance. The recent policy change mandates that developers clearly disclose their data collection practices,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Experts Urge Pentagon to Establish Safeguards for Musk’s Grok in Military Systems Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 16, 2026 XAI founder Elon Musk in Toronto on Feb. 19, 2025. (Image: bella1105/Shutterstock) Recent discussions led by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the…
Security Breach at Spotify: User Accounts Compromised Spotify users are on high alert following reports of unauthorized access to accounts, prompting the streaming service to advise its user base to reset passwords immediately. Although the company has officially denied experiencing a security breach, numerous users have claimed their accounts were…
Concerns Arise Over Fast Pair Vulnerabilities Found in Bluetooth Devices Recent investigations have uncovered significant vulnerabilities associated with Google’s Fast Pair technology, which could put connected devices at risk. Researchers at KU Leuven have identified flaws in the implementation of this widely adopted Bluetooth feature, raising alarms about the potential…
Data breaches continue to surge, with recent reports highlighting concerning incidents that compromise user privacy and data security. The latest findings from the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2016 reveal that two-thirds of major UK companies faced cyber threats or data breaches over the past year. In the last 24 hours,…
Security Vulnerability Exposes Bluetooth Devices to Hacking Recent revelations from researchers at KU Leuven University in Belgium have uncovered a significant security vulnerability known as WhisperPair, affecting Bluetooth devices utilizing Google’s Fast Pair technology. This flaw poses a notable risk, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to connected devices and…
Kaiser Permanente to Disburse Payments Following Data Sharing Settlement Kaiser Permanente, a prominent player in the U.S. healthcare landscape, is preparing to issue payments to customers affected by an incident involving the unauthorized sharing of personal data and health information with third-party companies. This move comes in the wake of…
Recent research has unveiled a significant shift in cybercriminal activity, with intruders now targeting the underlying systems that drive contemporary artificial intelligence (AI). Between October 2025 and January 2026, a strategically deployed honeypot—a decoy setup used by cybersecurity experts to attract hackers—documented an astonishing 91,403 attack attempts. This study, carried…
