The recent news of the massive data breach at AT&T, where nearly all cell customers’ call and text records were exposed, is not only alarming but also raises serious concerns about the state of data privacy and security in our digital age. The fact that this breach occurred between May 1, 2022, and October 31, 2022, but was only disclosed recently is extremely troubling. It begs the question of how long such sensitive information has been floating out there in the digital ether, potentially accessible to malicious actors.
AT&T attributed this breach to an “illegal download” on a third-party cloud platform, which they claim to have discovered in April.… Continue reading
RockYou2024: 10 billion passwords leaked in the largest compilation of all time
The news of the RockYou2024 data leak has once again brought the issue of cybersecurity to the forefront. With 10 billion passwords exposed in what is being called the largest compilation of all time, the implications are far-reaching. While some may brush it off as just a list of passwords from previous breaches, the severity of the situation cannot be understated.
As someone who values privacy and security, the thought of my personal information being compromised is unsettling. In a world where data breaches seem to be a common occurrence, it raises questions about the integrity of online security measures.… Continue reading
Ticketmaster confirms data hack which could affect 560m globally. The mere thought of my private information being out there for cyber-criminals to exploit is unnerving. Ticketmaster, a platform many of us have used to purchase tickets for live events, has fallen victim to a data breach. Our personal data, possibly including payment details, has been compromised. The sheer scale of this breach, affecting millions of individuals worldwide, is alarming. It begs the question: who can we trust with our data anymore?
It is frustrating to see companies like Ticketmaster, who already charge exorbitant service fees for every transaction, skimping on security measures.… Continue reading
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