Data breach affects 25M in what Texas AG Paxton describes as the biggest ever.
Earlier this year, over 25 million Americans started getting letters from a bunch of companies they likely never heard of before. The letters came from Conduent Business Services, which is a contractor that processes benefit records and HR data for state Medicaid programs, employer health plans, and various government agencies. Between October 2024 and January […]
Pro-energy group urges Congress to investigate funding against data center development
Kevin O’Leary discusses AI data center initiative in Utah Kevin O’Leary, the chairman of O’Leary Ventures, recently talked about a significant AI data center project being developed in Utah. This initiative aims to outpace technological advancements in China. O’Leary noted that the project would generate its own electricity from nearby natural gas sources, which could […]
ADT data leak reveals names, phone numbers, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers
ADT has acknowledged a recent data breach, and this situation carries a somewhat familiar twist: a notorious cybercrime group is reportedly demanding payment, threatening to leak stolen data if their demands aren’t met. The group, known as ShinyHunters, claims to have acquired over 10 million records. While ADT hasn’t confirmed this figure, they have indicated […]
Trump is achieving remarkable progress in important racial groups, according to a data analyst.
Trump Gains Support Among Black Voters, CNN Analysis Reveals A recent analysis of polling data by CNN suggests that President Donald Trump is experiencing unexpected increases in support among black voters, which may cause some concern for Democrats. Despite accusations of racism directed at the Trump administration, the president’s backing seems to be on the […]
Amtrak data breach tied to ShinyHunters could compromise 2.1 million accounts
Booking train tickets is usually a mundane task, right? But recent reports about a data breach at Amtrak are raising some serious privacy concerns. A dataset linked to Amtrak has shown up on Have I Been Pwned, a prominent site that tracks data leaks, which indicates that customer information might be floating around online. While […]
EUR/USD falls as robust US data and Iran deadlock boost Dollar demand
During trading in North America, the EUR/USD slipped about 0.17%. It seems the chances of resolving the US-Iran conflict are still bleak, despite recent data indicating that the US economy is holding strong. As of the latest updates, the currency pair is sitting at 1.1684, having peaked at 1.1720 earlier in the day. Yields Rise […]
Data centers are consuming the electrical grid. Is a failure imminent?
Some folks envision the digital realm as a space that has freed us from physical constraints, a sphere detached from the complexities of pipelines, permits, and power lines, existing in an abstract utopia often called the cloud. This notion is quickly challenged when projects for data center construction halt because there’s a shortage of transformers. […]
Data breach at Ameriprise Financial reveals information of 48,000 customers
If you’re an Ameriprise Financial client, it’s time to take a moment and really look at your situation. A data breach that came to light last month has put the personal information of around 48,000 individuals in the U.S. at risk. The company indicates that no funds were taken, but there’s still reason for concern. […]
Google reaches a $135 million settlement regarding Android mobile data allegations.
If you’re an Android user, there’s some potentially important news for you. Google has reached a $135 million settlement following claims that its Android system was sending users’ mobile data to Google without consent. The timing of these data transfers is particularly noteworthy. The allegations suggest that the data was being transmitted in the background, […]
How fraudsters exploit data broker websites to go after you and your whole family
You might be surprised to discover that, just by searching your name online, a wealth of personal information can be uncovered. This can include your age, home address, phone number, and even details about your relatives and previous residences. It’s unsettling, especially since you never authorized this information to be public, yet it’s accessible to […]