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Conduent Data Breach: Stunning, Severe Impact on 10.5M

Conduent Data Breach: Stunning, Severe Impact on 10.5M

A single contractor’s lapse exposed the financial and personal records of 10.5 million people — the Conduent data breach shows how concentrated services can turn vendors into high-stakes targets. Read on to learn what went wrong, who’s at risk, and what comes next.

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Proton Exclusive: Alarming 300M Records Compromised

Proton Exclusive: Alarming 300M Records Compromised

More than 300 million records have surfaced on the dark web — a startling tally that often mixes new leaks, resurfaced data and partial overlaps. Here’s what that number really means for your emails, passwords and IDs, and the simple steps you can take right now to protect yourself.

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Postcode Lottery Exclusive: Damaging Data Slip

Postcode Lottery Exclusive: Damaging Data Slip

People’s Postcode Lottery says a “technical error” briefly exposed some customer data and has since fixed the fault. But with no clear details on what leaked, how many were affected, or what protections are being offered, customers are understandably left wondering who will cover the fallout.

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EY Exposes 4TB SQL DB: Exclusive Critical Breach

EY Exposes 4TB SQL DB: Exclusive Critical Breach

When the vault is unlocked: a researcher reportedly found a 4TB SQL DB backup tied to EY sitting exposed on the open web, potentially leaking vast amounts of sensitive data. Its a blunt wake‑up call — backups must be encrypted, access‑restricted, and treated as compromised the moment theyre reachable.

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Dentsu Exclusive: Critical Staff Warning After Merkle Raid

Dentsu Exclusive: Critical Staff Warning After Merkle Raid

A terse Dentsu alert revealed payroll and bank details may have been exposed in a cyberattack on Merkle, turning a corporate incident into a personal scramble to protect paychecks, identities and livelihoods.

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Google Exclusive: Gmail Breach Claims Overblown

Headlines claiming 183 million Gmail accounts were hacked sparked panic, but Google says the scare is overblown. Security experts say the list is mostly recycled, aggregated credentials from older leaks—still risky for reused passwords, but not proof of a fresh Gmail-wide breach.

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Breach: Stunning, Damaging Student Data Leak at Iran Lab

Breach: Stunning, Damaging Student Data Leak at Iran Lab

A stunning student data leak at Iran’s Ravin Academy has exposed names and personal details of trainees and affiliates. Beyond putting people at risk, the breach raises troubling questions about the security and credibility of the state-run cyber programs meant to project power online.

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MuddyWater Exclusive: Devastating 100+ Government Breach

MuddyWater Exclusive: Devastating 100+ Government Breach

A single compromised mailbox and an attacker-controlled VPN quietly became the battering ram for a MuddyWater espionage campaign that infiltrated more than 100 government networks across the Middle East and North Africa. Group‑IB’s analysis shows the actors used trusted email, credential harvesting, and stealthy lateral movement to maintain months-long access and siphon sensitive diplomatic and personnel data.

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Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Alarming Data Dump

Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Alarming Data Dump

Toys R Us Canada just warned customers that attackers accessed and posted a database — including names, purchases and possibly payment details — so check your accounts, enable alerts or two‑factor auth, and replace cards if needed. This breach also underscores a familiar, avoidable security problem that keeps putting shoppers at risk.

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Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Customer Data Stolen Online

Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Customer Data Stolen Online

What happens when a beloved store feels less safe? Toys R Us Canada says attackers accessed a customer database and posted some personal information online—reportedly not payment card numbers or passwords—leaving tens of thousands of Canadians worried as the investigation continues and no credit monitoring has been offered yet.

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Iran’s MuddyWater Exclusive: Alarming Breach Hits 100+ Govt

Iran’s MuddyWater Exclusive: Alarming Breach Hits 100+ Govt

Using one compromised mailbox and a rented VPN, MuddyWater quietly slipped into over 100 government networks across the Middle East and North Africa; its a sobering reminder that cheap, old-school tradecraft—phishing, account takeovers, and credential theft—still outsmarts defenders chasing flashy exploits.

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Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Alarming Customer Data Dump

Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Alarming Customer Data Dump

Toys R Us Canada is at the center of a troubling customer data dump — attackers accessed and posted some customer info online. Shoppers are rightly alarmed and demanding clear answers and real protections after the retailer’s brief notice.

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Toys R Us Canada Exclusive: Severe customer data breach

Toys R Us Canada customers woke up to a troubling disclosure: an unauthorized party accessed and published parts of a customer database, exposing names, contact details and some payment-related fields. The company’s response—without offering free credit monitoring—has left shoppers and privacy advocates demanding answers.

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Security Leaders Exclusive: Critical AA Subsidiary Breach

Security Leaders Exclusive: Critical AA Subsidiary Breach

Envoy Air endured a sudden cyberattack that disrupted internal systems and may have exposed passenger and loyalty data — a wake-up call that regional carriers are critical cogs in global air travel. As teams race to contain the breach and restore services, the bigger challenge will be rebuilding passenger trust while ripple effects touch flights, baggage and communications.

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180,000 Records of PII Exposed: Exclusive Critical Leak

180,000 Records of PII Exposed: Exclusive Critical Leak

Heads up: roughly 180,000 customer records — including names, payment card details and other PII — were left in an unsecured repository, putting people at risk of fraud and companies on the hook for costly regulatory and reputational fallout.

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180,000 Records Exposed: Stunning Security Failure

180,000 Records Exposed: Stunning Security Failure

180,000 customer records — including payment card details and other PII — were left in an unsecured repository. This glaring misconfiguration shows how convenience can quickly turn into costly fraud, identity theft and regulatory headaches.

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180,000 Records Exposed in Exclusive Critical Breach

180,000 Records Exposed in Exclusive Critical Breach

180,000 records — names, contact details and payment data — were left exposed in an unsecured repository, a stark reminder that convenience often comes at the cost of security; who will step up to close the gap before more people are harmed?

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85,000 Pet Owner Records Exposed: Exclusive Critical Risk

85,000 Pet Owner Records Exposed: Exclusive Critical Risk

A misconfigured database left 85,000 pet‑owner records — from names and addresses to medical notes and microchip IDs — publicly accessible, creating a roadmap for scammers, identity thieves and even pet‑theft. Here’s what was exposed, how it happened, and simple steps to protect your pet and family.

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WestJet Alerts Americans: Exclusive Serious Data Breach

WestJet Alerts Americans: Exclusive Serious Data Breach

WestJet data breach: the airline says a June intrusion may have exposed passport numbers, loyalty IDs and travel details for about 1.2 million U.S. customers—here’s why that raises your scam risk and what to do next.

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145,000 Healthcare Records Exposed Exclusive Severe Breach

145,000 Healthcare Records Exposed Exclusive Severe Breach

Imagine your most private medical moments sitting on a public server — thats what happened when a misconfigured database left roughly 145,000 healthcare records exposed. Names, contact details and treatment notes were accessible online, raising urgent questions about who saw them and how to prevent the next breach.

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5M Records Exposed Exclusive: Severe Auto Insurance Leak

5M Records Exposed Exclusive: Severe Auto Insurance Leak

Heads up: an unsecured database exposed more than 5 million auto-insurance records—names, policy numbers, VINs and claims—available to anyone with a link. That makes drivers prime targets for phishing, fake claims and identity theft, and could spell major legal and reputational headaches for insurers.

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5M Records Exposed Exclusive: Alarming Auto Insurance Leak

5M Records Exposed Exclusive: Alarming Auto Insurance Leak

5M Records Exposed: a password-free database left names, policy numbers, VINs and claims data for more than five million auto insurance customers readable by anyone with a browser. That simple lapse turns everyday details into easy fodder for phishing, fake claims and identity theft — and shows how a tiny mistake can create big, long-lasting risk.

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WestJet Exclusive Alert: Critical Data Breach Notified

WestJet Exclusive Alert: A June cyber intrusion may have exposed travel and loyalty-account data for roughly 1.2 million customers—including U.S. residents—so check your accounts now. WestJet says it’s working with forensic experts and law enforcement, but this notice is your cue to watch for phishing, reset passwords, and protect your identity.

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WestJet Notifies Americans of Exclusive Data Breach Risk

WestJet Notifies Americans of Exclusive Data Breach Risk

WestJet told U.S. customers that a criminal intrusion discovered in June may have exposed personal and loyalty-account information—potentially affecting hundreds of thousands to over a million travelers—and has raised tough questions about who safeguards the sensitive travel data airlines collect. More than an operational headache, the breach highlights how legacy systems and third‑party connections can turn travel records into prime targets for phishing and identity fraud.

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