Tea app’s second data breach exposed over a million private messages
Dating safety app Tea experienced a second data breach in as many weeks, exposing over a million sensitive messages between users.
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Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users’ email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers
A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users’ private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.
Allianz Life says ‘majority’ of customers’ personal data stolen in cyberattack
Exclusive: Allianz Life said the “majority” of its customers and employees had data stolen in the July cyberattack. The company said it has notified the FBI.
Cybercrime forum Leak Zone publicly exposed its users’ IP addresses
Exclusive: The popular “leaking and cracking” forum left one of its databases exposed to the internet without a password, exposing the IP addresses of its users logging in.
European authorities arrest alleged admin of notorious Russian crime forum XSS
French authorities say they wiretapped a server used by the administrator to access their private messages, which revealed activities relating to cybercrime and ransomware attacks.
UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records
The hackers stole the company’s member list, which included customer names, addresses, and contact information.
Authorities arrest four hackers linked to UK retail hacking spree
The U.K. National Crime Agency said the suspects are in custody in relation to the hacks targeting Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op.
Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones
The spyware operation’s exposed customer email addresses and passwords were shared with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned.
Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers’ personal information.