Richest US households — including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos — hold record-breaking share of total wealth: data
Super Rich became super wealthy in 2024. And the process is just speeding up. The 19 wealthiest households, including Titans in industries such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion last year, according to new data released Wednesday. The benefits of these superbillionaires […]
Insurance data breach exposes sensitive info of 1.6 million people
If there is one thing I’ve learned from covering data breaches over the years, don’t take the company’s first numbers at face value. When a violation is published, most companies try to minimize the damage by reporting fewer victims or by remaining vague about what data is being published. Sometimes, to be fair, they still […]
Hackers using malware to steal data from USB flash drives
Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to steal data. As people become more aware of common threats like phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent emails, and spoofing scams, attackers are becoming more creative with their approach. One of the new ways they are using involves targeting USB flash drives. It may be surprising to focus on […]
DHS Data Dump Shows Migrant Smuggling by Democrats’ Salvadoran Man
The Department of Homeland Security and the Tennessee State Police have released additional evidence that in 2022 immigrant Kilmer Abrego Garcia smuggled illegal immigrants into Maryland. “Kilmer Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang and an illegal foreigner from El Salvador and is suspected of being a human trafficker,” said Deputy Chief Tricia […]
Federal judge rules against DOGE access to data of millions of Americans — but there’s a catch
Published by a federal judge Interim injunction For the efficiency of governments to access data from millions of Americans. Doge was entrusted by President Donald Trump to reduce waste, fraud and abuse from government spending, initially led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. After numerous lawsuits challenge the validity of the agency’s actions, the government announcement […]
Judge Temporarily Limits DOGE’s Access to SSA Data
The Elon Musk-led Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is under the latest restrictions following a recent decision by Baltimore US District Judge Ellen Hollander. Doge’s access is restricted with the Associated Press (AP), the Social Security system that includes personal data about citizens around the country. It has been reported On Thursday, Hollander noted that […]
Immigration officials, DOGE seek data in crackdown on illegal immigration and waste
Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and the US Doge Service are reportedly trying to add a Medicare database to the arsenal of tools used in cracking down on illegal immigration. The Washington Post published a report on the agency’s complaint plan on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the issues and internal documents. According to the […]
Baltimore federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
On Thursday, a federal judge imposed new restrictions on government efficiency for billionaire Elon Musk, limiting access to the Social Security system, which holds personal data about millions of Americans. US District Judge Ellen Hollander has issued a preliminary injunction in a case brought by a group of unions and retirees who allegedly violated privacy […]
Hertz Discloses Data Breach Exposing Customers’ Personal Information, Driver’s Licenses
Hertz, a car rental giant that also owns the dollar and rif brand, has notified its customers of data breaches that damage personal information and driver’s licenses. TechCrunch Report Hertz was the disclosure of data breaches caused by a cyberattack from one of its vendors, Cleo, between October and December 2024. This violation exposed various […]
EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data – FXStreet
EUR/USD is supported by improving global risk sentiment. The euro could face headwinds as the market expects a 25 basis point rate cut by the ECB on Thursday. The CME FedWatch tool shows the market is priced at around 85 basis points by the end of the year. EUR/USD traded around 1.1340 during Asian time […]