US troops board the Veronica III oil tanker following Trump’s quarantine breach
The Department of the Army announced on Sunday that U.S. military forces have seized a vessel in the Indo-Pacific region, which was trying to bypass a quarantine order from the Trump administration. According to a statement, the Veronica III was operating in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area when it was boarded without any issues. The […]
Olympic curler from Canada raised concerns about the same rule breach that sparked controversy among men.
Canada’s Women’s Curling Team Faces Controversy at Winter Olympics The Canadian women’s curling team has come under intense scrutiny during the Winter Olympics, particularly after being found to have committed violations similar to those of their male counterparts. In a match against Switzerland, a crucial moment arose when Canada’s teammates were asked to perform a […]
Blockchain Lending Company Figure Acknowledges Customer Data Breach
Simply put Figure confirmed that it experienced a data breach due to a social engineering attack that targeted its employees. The files that were stolen included personal information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. The publicly traded financial company is offering free credit monitoring to those affected by the breach. Figure […]
$3.85 Million in Ethereum from Mixin Network Breach Transferred to Tornado Cash
Simply put A hacker wallet that has been inactive since 2023 transferred $3.85 million in Ethereum from the Mixin exploit to Tornado Cash on Thursday. The Mixin exploit in September 2023 led to around $200 million being stolen across various blockchains. Mixin plans to fully repay the $23 million in MDTu tokens by September 2026. […]
IRS disclosed tax information about almost 50,000 individuals to DHS officials, suggesting a possible breach of legal safeguards, according to a report.
Recent court documents reveal that the IRS disclosed private taxpayer information, pertaining to around 50,000 individuals, to officials at the DHS. This action was purportedly taken in connection with the Trump administration’s extensive deportation campaign, which raises questions about legal compliance. In a court filing made public on Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service acknowledged that […]
FTC chair cautions that political bias in Apple News app could breach consumer protection laws
FTC Cautions Apple Over Alleged Consumer Law Violations The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a strong warning to Apple on Wednesday, suggesting that the company may be breaching consumer protection laws by potentially censoring right-leaning news outlets on its news app. Andrew Ferguson, the FTC Chairman, directed a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook shortly […]
Conduent data breach impacts 25 million Americans in security event
A recent data breach involving major government technology contractors appears to have a broader impact than initially estimated, now affecting over 25 million Americans. Conduent, a tech company that handles various services such as medical billing and prepaid card processing for government programs, encountered a data breach that started in October 2024 and was addressed […]
Data breach at Conduent revealed information of 25 million Americans
Conduent Data Breach Affects Millions In a significant data breach, sensitive information of at least 25 million Americans has been compromised, including Social Security numbers and health insurance data. This incident involves Conduent, a tech firm based in New Jersey that serves various government and business clients. The breach was reportedly initiated by hackers in […]
Data breach on SoundCloud affects 29.8 million users in significant cyberattack
Data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned reported that around 29.8 million users experienced a breach of their SoundCloud accounts, with personal and contact information being exposed. This incident affected one of the largest audio platforms globally, and many users found themselves unable to access their accounts, receiving various error messages before confirmation of […]
FCC investigating ‘The View’ for suspected rule breach
Investigation into ABC’s “The View” by FCC The Federal Communications Commission is looking into ABC’s “The View” as it begins a crackdown on equal airtime for political candidates. This decision comes in the wake of the FCC citing the Communications Act of 1934, which mandates networks adhere to “statutory equal opportunity requirements,” meaning they must […]