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Data breach at Texas Tech University leaks personal data of 1.4 million patients
A data breach has exposed the personal data of 1.4 million patients at the Texas Tech University system.
Millions stolen from LastPass users in massive hack attack — what you need to know
The popular password manager LastPass is in hot water once again after hackers used previously stolen data to drain users’ crypto wallets.
Think twice before using a DNA test – they're a privacy nightmare
DNA kits offer fascinating insights into your genetic background, but they might be a privacy nightmare.
Over 900,000 Americans just had their personal and health info exposed in medical data breach — names, phone numbers, treatments and SSNs
Preesia subsidiary ConnectOnCall has revealed that it fell victim to a breach in which an unauthorized attacker managed to access app data and provider-patient communications.
Apple Passwords app affected by critical bug — update to iOS 18.2 now
The iOS 18.2 update fixes a critical bug in Apple's Passwords app that could open up users to a malicious attack.
Only 3 of the top 150 Android apps can detect reverse engineering tool Frida — here's why that's bad
Frida is a popular tool used by security researchers to examine apps but hackers could also use it to reverse engineer them.
Thousands including children exposed in major data breach — names, addresses, Social Security numbers and more accessed by hackers
Datavant has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal info of thousands of children after an employee fell for a phishing email.
Russia disrupts internet connection across several regions – is there more to come?
Russia has conducted "sovereign internet" tests as it cuts regions off from the internet – what does this mean for the future of internet freedoms in the country?
Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers — how to stay safe
The Center for Vein Restoration has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach back in October and that hackers may have accessed medical files containing patient information.
