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NY AG Sues Citibank For Insufficient Data Security Measures, Failure to Address Scams

Metacurity • 1434 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💰 Finance Security Measures Scams Data Breach
  1. The New York Attorney General sued Citibank for insufficient data security measures and failure to address scams.
  2. Citibank is accused of not doing enough to prevent unauthorized account takeovers and misleading customers about their rights after being hacked.
  3. The lawsuit alleges that Citibank has overpromised and underdelivered on security measures and failed to respond to red flags.

Insomniac breach

SuperJoost Playlist • 218 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Data Breach Cybersecurity Tech industry Software Development
  1. The business of hacking video game publishers is growing, with recent incidents showing flaws in hackers' business fundamentals.
  2. Hacking video game companies does not always result in financial gain for the hackers, as evidenced by unsuccessful attempts to sell stolen data.
  3. Leaking information about upcoming video games may actually generate more excitement and interest in the games rather than spoil the experience for players.
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Release: ACPeds (20 GB)

Distributed Email of Secrets • 455 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🌐 International Leaks Data Breach Ethics
  1. Data leak from the American College of Pediatricians reveals sensitive information like donor details and passwords
  2. The leaked files include internal documents about ACPeds donors, finances, and members' information
  3. ACPeds has faced rejection as an Amazon Smile charity and scrutiny for using questionable sources for information

Parental responsibility and five more school safety issues this week

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
📰 News School Safety Gun Violence Data Breach
  1. Parents can be held criminally liable if their child uses a gun purchased by them in a school shooting.
  2. Some states lack laws penalizing gun owners if a child accesses their firearms, leading to legal challenges in holding parents accountable.
  3. School safety issues extend beyond shootings to include threats, fake alarms, and data breaches, highlighting the need for comprehensive security measures and transparency in tech used by educational institutions.

Russian Hacking Group MidnightBlizzard Stole Emails From Microsoft Execs, Employees

Metacurity • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Hacking Data Breach Malware Digital Security
  1. Russian hacking group MidnightBlizzard, also known as Nobelium, breached Microsoft networks and stole emails from executives and employees.
  2. The breach was detected in November but Microsoft began notifying affected staff in January.
  3. Hackers used a password spray attack on an old test account to access multiple email streams.

Must Learn AI Security Part 6: Model Inversion Attacks Against AI

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Privacy Data Breach Cybersecurity Machine Learning
  1. A Model Inversion attack against AI involves reconstructing training data by only having access to the model's output, posing risks to data privacy.
  2. There are two main types of Model Inversion attacks: black-box attack and white-box attack, differing in the level of access the attacker has to the AI model.
  3. Model Inversion attacks can have severe consequences like privacy violation, identity theft, loss of trust, legal issues, and misuse of sensitive information, emphasizing the need for robust security measures.

The inspiration of early hacker culture; not your father’s DDoS; Prigozhin mutiny in cyberspace; China inching toward Ukraine? MOVEIt hack raises risk of deepfake scams

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Hacking Geopolitics Data Breach Deepfake
  1. The German television miniseries 'The Billion Dollar Code' on Netflix captures the excitement of early hacker culture.
  2. Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are evolving in sophistication and targeting new entities, posing significant cyber risks.
  3. China's potential support for Ukraine in reclaiming disputed territories, like Crimea, signifies a shift in geopolitical dynamics and requires careful observation.

The Snowflake, Live Nation, and Santander Quick Hits

Detection at Scale • 2 HN points • 04 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Data Breach Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Malware Security Measures
  1. Snowflake faced claims of a massive data breach, with threats of stolen customer records from companies like Live Nation and Santander Bank.
  2. Confirmed affected companies include Live Nation and Santander Bank, with potential for more disclosures as more breaches may be revealed.
  3. To protect against breaches, Snowflake recommends enforcing multi-factor authentication, setting network policy rules, and resetting credentials.

Nibble #12

The Nibble • 14 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Data Breach AGI Software Development
  1. CoWIN experienced an alleged data breach involving sensitive personal information like Aadhar and passport details.
  2. Google recently sold its domain business to Squarespace.
  3. OpenAI released new updates, including powerful API enhancements and feature additions.

Câu hỏi thường gặp về vụ lộ dữ liệu Sổ sức khỏe điện tử

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 06 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Data Breach Open Source Data security Privacy
  1. Data from COVID vaccination in Vietnam may end up in an electronic health book, including personal information like name, birthday, address, phone number, ID numbers - which can be exploited by malicious individuals.
  2. If personal data is compromised, it can lead to identity theft and phishing scams, where attackers use the information to impersonate for financial gain.
  3. Advocating for open-source systems in COVID apps can increase security by allowing experts to assess and enhance the products, potentially preventing data breaches and vulnerabilities.

Dùng Bluezone có nguy cơ lộ thông tin như thế nào?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 20
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Mobile Apps Data Breach
  1. Bluezone's major security flaw is its use of a single fixed ID number for each user instead of changing codes like other tracing apps, posing risks of tracking and compromising personal information.
  2. To address this vulnerability, Bluezone should consider pausing the app, revamping the design using expertise from European and American specialists, and following established privacy-conscious tracing solution models.
  3. The privacy risks posed by Bluezone's current design can be mitigated by adopting safer solution methods prevalent in other parts of the world, potentially leading to increased user trust and adoption.

"We've obtained all your internal data, including your secrets."

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Nov 15
🕹 Technology Social media Data Breach Online Communication Cybersecurity Tech industry
  1. Tech-site intrigue includes a story about Tinder executive Whitney Wolfe and a Sony hack experience.
  2. Comments from the internet's comments section show interesting confessions and the hidden humanity of commenters.
  3. Other interesting snippets include details about the Russian version of Telegram, toxic remains in Silicon Valley, and quirky GPS directions.

Vụ lộ 160 triệu tài khoản của VNG

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 18
🕹 Technology Data Breach Cybersecurity Privacy Internet Information Security
  1. A data breach of VNG exposed around 160 million accounts, including sensitive information like passwords and personally identifiable information (PII) like names, birthdates, emails, phone numbers, and more.
  2. The breached data was poorly protected, with passwords stored in an easily crackable format, allowing for over 124 million accounts to be decrypted in just two days using basic software on a standard laptop.
  3. The impact of such breaches can be severe, as many individuals use the same password across multiple accounts, making them vulnerable to further security risks if exposed in one breach.

United Healthcare Ransomware, Secured Infrastrure, Dropbox Sign, AI security center and CYBERSECEVAL 2

Secure GenAI • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Data Breach Policy
  1. The healthcare sector needs stronger cybersecurity measures to protect against cyberattacks and safeguard patient data.
  2. Large healthcare companies like UnitedHealth Group have a responsibility to ensure the resilience of critical healthcare infrastructure and protect patient information.
  3. The Change Healthcare cyberattack highlighted vulnerabilities and emphasized the importance of addressing cybersecurity risks and enforcing standards in the healthcare industry.

Testing stage, Darkweb monitor, DHS's AI safety board, Kaiser breach and a new book on LLM security.

Secure GenAI • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity AI Data Breach
  1. Cyber attacks are on the rise in developing countries like Senegal, Chile, and Kenya, with billions of records stolen and financial losses increasing.
  2. Proton launched Dark Web Monitoring to help identify credential leaks and exposed data, using color-coded alerts for different priorities.
  3. The Department of Homeland Security formed an AI Safety and Security Board with tech leaders to enhance AI deployment across critical infrastructures like transportation and public health.