Debt collection agency FBCS leaks information of 3 million US citizens
The US debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has filed a data breach notification, listing the the total number of people affected…
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800 arrests, 40 tons of drugs, and one backdoor, or what a phone startup gave the FBI, with Joseph Cox: Lock and Code S05E12
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… This is a story about how the FBI got everything it wanted. For decades, law enforcement and…
WhatsApp cryptocurrency scam goes for the cash prize
This weekend a scammer tried his luck by reaching out to me on WhatsApp. It’s not that I don’t appreciate it, but trust me, it’s…
Ticketmaster confirms customer data breach
Live Nation Entertainment has confirmed what everyone has been speculating on for the last week: Ticketmaster has suffered a data breach. In a filing with…
How to tell if a VPN app added your Windows device to a botnet
On May 29, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had dismantled what was likely the world’s largest botnet ever. This botnet, called…
Beware of scammers impersonating Malwarebytes
Scammers love to bank on the good name of legitimate companies to gain the trust of their intended targets. Recently, it came to our attention…
How to turn off location tracking on iOS and iPadOS
On iOS and iPadOS, location services are typically turned on when you first set up your device. However, there may be reasons why you don’t…
How to turn off location tracking on Android
Android devices come with location services. Some apps need access to location services to function properly. However, there may be reasons why you don’t want…
Data leak site BreachForums is back, boasting Live Nation/Ticketmaster user data. But is it a trap?
Notorious data leak site BreachForums appears to be back online after it was seized by law enforcement a few weeks ago. At least one of…
pcTattleTale spyware leaks database containing victim screenshots, gets website defaced
The idea behind the software is simple. When the spying party installs the stalkerware, they grant permission to record what happens on the targeted Android…
How AI will change your credit card behind the scenes
Many companies are starting to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) within their services. Whenever there are large amounts of data involved, AI offers a way to…
Criminal record database of millions of Americans dumped online
A cybercriminal going by the names of EquationCorp and USDoD have released an enormous database containing the criminal records of millions of Americans. The database…