IDMerit reveals 1 billion identity records in an unsecured database
Recently, researchers identified a major breach involving an unsecured database linked to IDMerit, a company that assists businesses in identity verification. This exposed approximately 1 billion sensitive records across 26 countries—about 203 million of which are from the United States alone. This includes essential personal details, like names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. If such […]
Toddler accidentally shoots mom, 22, dead while playing with bf’s unsecured gun
A 22-year-old mother fatally shot her 2-year-old son when she found her boyfriend's loaded gun inside her Northern California apartment and unintentionally pulled the trigger in what police called a “preventable” tragedy. The suspect, Andrew Sanchez, 18, was lying in bed Friday night when the toddler managed to grab an unsecured handgun that had been […]
Election worker fired after man finds boxes of unsecured ballots in parking lot: ‘Totally unacceptable’
Minnesota election officials fired a ballot delivery worker last week after Republicans discovered unsecured ballots in the back of his van. On Oct. 18, a man walking through the Edina City Hall parking lot spotted a Hennepin County delivery van with the rear door ajar. There were about a dozen boxes of unsecured ballots in […]
Liberal activists accuse Wisconsin mayor of election tampering after he moved unsecured absentee drop box
A group of liberal activists has called on the Justice Department to investigate the actions of a Wisconsin mayor who moved absentee drop boxes and posted a photo of himself doing it. On Sept. 22, Wausau Mayor Doug Dinney wore a helmet and used a trolley to Move an absentee dropbox Go to the office […]
Detroit couple charged after unsecured dogs maul man to death
A Detroit couple has been charged with breeding a dangerous animal resulting in death after authorities say their three dogs fatally injured a 35-year-old man. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday that Roy Goodman, 40, was arraigned in 36th District Court. The court entered a plea of not guilty, according to court records. Teen […]