UPS warns customers of phishing attempts after data accessed

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UPS is warning Canadian customers of potential phishing attempts after data was left accessible via look-up tool.

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DNA testing company failed to protect sensitive genetic and health data, says FTC

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The FTC is going head to head with a DNA testing startup which left consumer data unsecured on Amazon buckets.

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Black Cat ransomware group wants $4.5m from Reddit or will leak stolen files

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We take a look at news that data stolen from Reddit may be leaked soon unless the site pays a cool $4.5m to keep it offline.

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Strava heatmap loophole may reveal users’ home addresses

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Tags: fitness

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Anonymous data on fitness app Strava’s heatmap may be able to be used to pinpoint users.

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Play ransomware gang compromises Spanish bank, threatens to leak files

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A large Spanish bank, Globalcaja, has fallen victim to the Play ransomware gang.

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Google to pay $40m for “deceptive and unfair” location tracking practices

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We take a look at a case where Google is agreeing to pay $40m as a result of disclosure related to location tracking issues.

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Malware authors join forces and target organisations with Domino Backdoor

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We take a look at a malware collective pushing a set of Domino malware files.

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TikTok: What’s going on and should I be worried?

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Categories: Privacy

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Tags: algorithm

TikTok has garnered a ton of media attention about its alleged risks. But is it really that much worse than other social media apps?

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LockBit ransomware attacks Essendant

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Categories: Ransomware

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The LockBit ransomware group has attacked Essendant, a US-based distributor of office products, and is threatening to leak its data.

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