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Anthropic wants Claude to analyze your bank account and financial data
Bleeping Computer · Sep 17, 2026
Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions
Bleeping Computer · Sep 16, 2026
Data Broker Radaris Loses Domains in Privacy Fight
Krebs on Security · Sep 16, 2026
Spain's data agency gets first report of AI-powered data breach
Bleeping Computer · Sep 16, 2026
BragJack Attack Can Turn a Browser's Agentic AI Against It
Dark Reading · Sep 16, 2026
👮 Flock Searches for the LOLs | EFFector 38.16
EFF Deeplinks · Sep 16, 2026
Three Ukrainians to face charges for alleged hack of 610,000 Roblox accounts
The Record · Sep 16, 2026
Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get
The Markup · Sep 16, 2026
Data brokers have detailed files on you. Here’s what’s in them — and how it impacts you
The Markup · Sep 16, 2026
Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract
PogoWasRight · Sep 16, 2026
AI helps scammers build convincing antivirus renewal pages
Malwarebytes Labs · Sep 16, 2026
CenterPoint Energy confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack
Bleeping Computer · Sep 15, 2026
How to opt out of AI chatbot training
Malwarebytes Labs · Sep 15, 2026
Electric and gas utility CenterPoint Energy warns of data breach after dark web post
The Record · Sep 15, 2026
HBO Max’s verified Reddit account hijacked to spread malware
Malwarebytes Labs · Sep 15, 2026
New California Bill Would Prohibit Apps From Changing User Privacy Settings Without Consent
PogoWasRight · Sep 15, 2026
Horizon Scan: Children’s Online Safety and Privacy (EU and Beyond)
PogoWasRight · Sep 15, 2026
The High Crime of “LMAO”: How Cops Are Treating Mass Surveillance As a Joke
PogoWasRight · Sep 15, 2026
Meta AI builds detailed profiles of children from years of family posts
Malwarebytes Labs · Sep 15, 2026
Manhattan D.A.’s Office Seizes Domains Of 12 Illegal Websites Selling AI-Generated “Deep Fakes”
PogoWasRight · Sep 14, 2026
Japan's Digital Agency says VPN flaw exposed 246,000 personnel records
Bleeping Computer · Sep 14, 2026
Twitch extension with 30K installs exposes users’ OAuth tokens
Bleeping Computer · Sep 14, 2026
Hackers hijack HBO Max Reddit account to push malware in ClickFix ads
Bleeping Computer · Sep 14, 2026
Hundreds of fake government websites target users in Central Asia
The Record · Sep 14, 2026
The High Crime of “LMAO”: How Cops Are Treating Mass Surveillance As a Joke
EFF Deeplinks · Sep 14, 2026
Revolut handed customer data to fraudsters using government email account
The Record · Sep 14, 2026
Revolut gave customer IDs and financial data to a government impostor
Malwarebytes Labs · Sep 14, 2026
Revolut discloses data breach exposing financial info, passports
Bleeping Computer · Sep 14, 2026
How TikTok and Google ended up with information about doctor’s appointments around the world
The Markup · Sep 14, 2026
Delaware Consumer Privacy and Data-Breach Law Updates
PogoWasRight · Sep 13, 2026