data breach
Google ordered to pay $425 million for privacy breach
A US jury has ruled that Google must pay $425 million for violating the privacy of tens of millions of users who opted out of a feature tracking app use. The verdict was handed down after a group of Google users accused the tech giant of collecting data from third-party apps even when they changed […]
TransUnion hack exposes sensitive data of millions of Americans
TransUnion, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, has confirmed that a recent hack involving an unidentified third party has exposed the sensitive data of more than 4 million people. The breach, which occurred on July 28 and was discovered two days later, is believed to have been caused by a […]
UK Reveals Secret Afghan Resettlement Program After Data Breach
The United Kingdom(UK) has disclosed a secret plan to resettle thousands of Afghans in Britain following a data breach that exposed the personal details of over 33,000 individuals, putting them at risk of reprisals from the Taliban. The British government revealed that approximately 4,500 people, including 900 applicants and 3,600 family members, have been brought […]
Vietnam Blocks Telegram Over Alleged Crimes and Data Breaches
Vietnam‘s Ministry of Science and Technology has ordered telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram, citing the platform’s failure to cooperate in combating alleged crimes committed by users. According to a government report, nearly 70% of 9,600 Telegram channels in Vietnam contain “poisonous and bad information.” The government claims that some groups on […]
TikTok Pledges Transparency in Data Breach Investigation
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has pledged to cooperate fully with investigators probing a recent data breach. The company’s commitment to transparency and cooperation comes amid growing concerns over user data security. The data breach, which occurred in early March, exposed sensitive user information, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers. TikTok immediately launched […]