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Cybersecurity

Data Broker Exposes 644,000 Sensitive Files, Raising Privacy Concerns

A researcher has uncovered a major data leak involving 644,869 sensitive files left unprotected by data broker SL Data Services. The incident raises significant concerns over privacy and data security.

28 Nov 2024

Cybersecurity

Threat of 2.9 Billion Stolen Personal Records Looms Large

A criminal group claims to possess nearly 3 billion personal records sourced from a Florida background check firm, threatening a massive data leak. Experts reveal the potential implications.

3 Jun 2024