I wouldn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent with my personal data yet
Two people can keep a secret if one is dead, or so goes the saying. But what happens when you share the details of your life with an AI agent? Unfortunately, data can’t die the…
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FBI reportedly declares ‘cyber security incident’ after hackers steal agents’ personal data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly told its agents and support staff that their personal information was stolen in a recent cyberattack that targeted the bureau’s job application portal. It’s the bureau’s first acknowledgment…
Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts
Data breaches at two shipping companies has put cryptocurrency owners with physical hardware wallets at greater risk of having their funds stolen, highlighting weaknesses in the broader tech ecosystem relied on by the crypto industry.…
Optery review: A free scan showed how exposed my personal data really was
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Clear dashboard with profile screenshots and broker links Useful free scan and Exposure Report Strong privacy standards Cons Dashboard “View” links are not guaranteed matches Like all data-removal services,…
Stop! 7 ways you’re making your personal info public online
Most people don’t intentionally publish their personal information online. Yet bits and pieces of it end up there anyway through social media posts, app permissions, shopping habits, and countless websites that quietly collect data behind…
7-Eleven data breach affects over 185,000 people’s personal data
Data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned says a data breach at convenience store chain 7-Eleven affects over 185,000 people, including their names, dates of birth, and physical addresses. The data breach, reported in…
Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses
Phone provider Trump Mobile has confirmed that it was exposing customers’ names, email addresses, mailing addresses, cell numbers, and order identifiers to the open internet. Chris Walker, a spokesperson for the Trump-branded phone maker, told…
Customers say Trump Mobile is leaking their personal information
President Trump’s namesake cellphone provider and smartphone maker Trump Mobile is leaking customer data, including mailing addresses and email addresses, according to reports. On Tuesday, YouTubers Coffeezilla and penguinz0, who both said they ordered Trump…
Microsoft is officially killing SMS verification for personal accounts
For a while now, it’s been possible to authenticate your Microsoft account logins by receiving a six-digit code via text message. Windows Latest now reports that SMS verification will be phased out shortly. It looks…
Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet
Fashion giant Express has patched its website to fix a security flaw that allowed anyone to view other people’s order details and personal information, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. At least a dozen of Express’ customer…