Are data brokers endangering your retirement security?
You know, I get pretty anxious thinking about that. We work hard all our lives, save for retirement. Then one day, you learn that a company you've never heard of is selling your personal information to anyone who wants to buy it. It's not just alarming. It can actually jeopardize your financial security. These companies […]
AI Data Centers Are Causing ‘Distortions’ in the Power Grid from Coast to Coast
According to an analysis conducted by Bloomberg, the rapid growth of AI data centers across the United States is not only putting a strain on the power grid, but also distorting the quality of power delivered to homes, increasing the threat of damage to appliances and fires. increasing the risk of recent report By Bloomberg […]
Rank-and-file bank workers sell client data to online scammers: report
Bank officials are selling customer data in backroom deals with online fraudsters, facilitating sophisticated scams targeting Americans' survival savings, the report says. These bank insiders, typically the lowest-paid employees, continue to be arrested for selling personal information, exposing major weaknesses in banks' security. Bloomberg News reported. “The more employees within a company have access to […]
New Data Shows Consumers Take Strategic Approach to Credit Usage – PYMNTS.com
Credit plays a central role in today's consumers' spending habits and financial lifestyles. Consumers are increasingly using multiple credit products strategically to maintain financial flexibility and maximize benefits. Credit cards remain the most widely used, with 68% of consumers having an active account. In addition to mortgages and other major products, high-income consumers are leading […]
Are your smart home cameras spying on you? Study reveals shocking data grabs
Smart home cameras have become a necessity. You already know that it can help you monitor what's happening indoors and outdoors even when you're not at home. But while these cameras are undoubtedly convenient, they also come with privacy risks. A new study highlights that outdoor security camera apps are some of the biggest collectors […]
Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows
The number of people suffering from severe abdominal pain has soared in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. There were 91 cases of norovirus reported in the week ending December 5, up from 69 cases in the last week of November, according to the latest statistics from the US Centers […]
Over 4,600 RBFCU customers’ data may be leaked in data breach, Texas AG’s office says – KSAT San Antonio
san antonio – Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) may have compromised the banking information of 4,607 customers, according to the Texas Attorney General's Office. Violations were reported as follows: Data Breach Security Report Website on monday. Information such as names, debit card numbers and account numbers may have been compromised, the website said. The […]
USD/JPY holds below 158.00 after Tokyo CPI inflation data – FXStreet
USD/JPY lost momentum to around 157.75 early Friday Asian time. Tokyo CPI rose 3.0% year-on-year in December, compared to a 2.6% rise year-on-year. The Federal Reserve has signaled it will slow its rate of rate cuts, which could support the dollar. In early Asian trading on Friday, USD/JPY lost momentum to around 157.75. The Japanese […]
Unemployed workers having trouble finding a job, latest claims data suggest
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was flat last week, but continued claims rose to a three-year high. The Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims for the week ending Dec. 21 fell by 1,000 to 219,000. This is lower than the 223,000 expected by analysts. Applications continue to be filed, and the […]
Bitcoin bulls are back: BTC derivatives data hints at rally to $105K – Cointelegraph
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen 6.5% from its December 23 low of $92,458, but failed to break above the $98,000 resistance level. Traders expressed renewed confidence after a sharp 14.5% correction following the record high of $108,275 on December 17th. Bitcoin derivatives maintain a neutral to bullish stance, suggesting that rapid price movements have not had […]