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Israel's sensitive intelligence to the US during Houthi strikes discussed in leaked Signal chat: Report
11 hours, 8 minutes ago

Israel's sensitive intelligence to the US during Houthi strikes discussed in leaked Signal chat: Report

Firstpost  

A bombshell report revealed Israel gathered sensitive information from a human source in Yemen and US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz described it in an unclassified Signal chat with other officials from US President Donald Trump’s administration US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks in front of a scale model of the Iwo Jima Memorial as US President Donald Trump …

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'Sensitive but not classified': US attorney general unlikely to open criminal investigation of Signal leak
19 hours, 47 minutes ago

'Sensitive but not classified': US attorney general unlikely to open criminal investigation of Signal leak

Firstpost  

“It was sensitive information, not classified, and inadvertently released,” US Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters in Virginia while praising the Yemen military operation that ensued Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Justice Department, on Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. AP File US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday “signalled” that there will be no …

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What is Signal, the app Trump’s team used to discuss secret war plan? Is its use against the law?
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3 days, 5 hours ago

What is Signal, the app Trump’s team used to discuss secret war plan? Is its use against the law?

Firstpost  

The app Signal is in the news after the White House confirmed that The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a group on the messaging app in which senior US officials were discussing their plan to strike the Houthis in Yemen. TechCrunch quoted Signal president Meredith Whittaker as saying, “Signal’s position on this is very clear –- we will …

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Trump officials ‘accidentally’ disclose Houthi attack plans to a journalist. What’s in the text?
3 days, 14 hours ago

Trump officials ‘accidentally’ disclose Houthi attack plans to a journalist. What’s in the text?

The Hindu  

Top national security officials for U.S. President Donald Trump, including his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story posted online Monday. The National Security Council said the text chain “appears to be …

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Trump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
3 days, 18 hours ago

Trump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story posted online Monday. The National …

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Scammers threaten doctor with fake human trafficking case, dupes her of Rs 70 lakh in online scam
1 week, 2 days ago

Scammers threaten doctor with fake human trafficking case, dupes her of Rs 70 lakh in online scam

India Today  

Cyber fraud is becoming an epidemic in India. While these cyber hawkers use different tricks to dupe people, one of the most prominent fraudulent plans is reportedly the ‘digital arrest’ scam, where scammers call unsuspecting individuals and threaten them into giving their money. The latest victim of this fraud has been reported from Pune, where a doctor was duped of …

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Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests Ordnance Factory worker for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan
2 weeks ago

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests Ordnance Factory worker for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan

Op India  

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested an Ordnance Factory Employee on charges of espionage on behalf of Pakistan. The man identified as Ravindra Kumar, posted as a chargeman at the Ordnance Factory in Hazratpur, Firozabad, allegedly leaked sensitive information to his Pakistani intelligence handler after he was honeytraped on social media. According to ATS officials, Kumar passed sensitive defence …

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SEBI Broadens Scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information; Details Inside
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SEBI Broadens Scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information; Details Inside

ABP News  

Markets regulator Sebi has widened the ambit of the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information by including any proposed fundraising activities agreements which can impact the management or control of the company, restructuring plans, and one-time bank settlements. Sebi said that fraud or defaults by the company, its promoter, director, key managerial personnel, or subsidiary or arrest of key managerial …

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Netflix payment scam: Scammers are now sending malicious email to steal money
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Netflix payment scam: Scammers are now sending malicious email to steal money

India Today  

Online scams are on the rise across the world. Now scammers are even targeting Netflix users through a highly deceptive phishing email campaign. How the scam works According to the report, this Netflix scam begins with an email that usually carries the subject line, "Let's tackle your payment details." However, if users click on this button, the fraudulent website mimics …

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DOGE impersonators demand sensitive information at S.F. City Hall, flee before deputies arrive, authorities say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DOGE impersonators demand sensitive information at S.F. City Hall, flee before deputies arrive, authorities say

LA Times  

Pedestrians cross the street in front of City Hall in San Francisco on Nov. 4, 2024. At around noon, the suspects approached City Hall wearing Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, shirts and MAGA hats, according to the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. Politics Federal judge blocks Musk’s team from accessing sensitive Treasury material A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk’s …

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The Best Privacy Screen Protectors For Smartphones
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Best Privacy Screen Protectors For Smartphones

Huff Post  

Daniel Lozano Gonzalez via Getty Images Privacy screen protectors can help prevent others from reading your personal correspondence or seeing other sensitive information. “Privacy screen protectors keep eyes away from your sensitive information, especially in communal areas and places in public,” he explained. Privacy screens are a way to “do your due diligence and not have someone accidentally see something …

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Do AI Bots Have Access To Your Private Converstaions? You Should Stop It Right Now
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Do AI Bots Have Access To Your Private Converstaions? You Should Stop It Right Now

ABP News  

By Ankush Sabharwal AI Bots are dominant almost everywhere nowadays, performing numerous tasks, such as customer care and personal assistance. The Dutch Data Protection Authority study noted that if personal data is applied in AI chatbots, this might give companies providing the service undue advantage to access such information, which in itself constitutes a personal data breach under the EU …

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Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Labor unions sue to block DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A coalition of labor unions filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to stop Elon Musk’s team from accessing private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management. The AFT suit warns of safety risks to personal data that has been shared with Musk’s team, including an Education Department system housing …

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Federal Judge Blocks DOGE From Accessing Sensitive U.S. Treasury Department Data
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Blocks DOGE From Accessing Sensitive U.S. Treasury Department Data

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans. The case, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central …

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Elon Musk's DOGE team is a bunch of 20-something computer nerds? Details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's DOGE team is a bunch of 20-something computer nerds? Details

Op India  

The Trump administration’s crackdown on the controversial United States Agency for International Development continues with some of its employees sent on leave and some fired. The six tech prodigies at the DOGE team who have become the topic of discussion on social media are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran. While Elon …

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Trump administration places USAID security chiefs on leave over refusal to share classified info with Musk's Doge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump administration places USAID security chiefs on leave over refusal to share classified info with Musk's Doge

Firstpost  

It comes a day after Doge carried out a similar operation at the Treasury Department, gaining access to sensitive information including the Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems USAID humanitarian aid destined for Venezuela is displayed for the media at a warehouse next to the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia. File image/ AP The Trump …

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Scammers now calling as TRAI officials, threatening users with account and number suspension to extort money
2 months, 1 week ago

Scammers now calling as TRAI officials, threatening users with account and number suspension to extort money

India Today  

“Dear user, this call is from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to inform you that your mobile number is being suspended as illegal activity has been registered from your mobile number. For instance, in a TOI reported case from August 2024, a man in Hyderabad lost approximately Rs 11 lakh after receiving a call from someone posing as a …

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New Year, New Scam: 2025 sees Online 'Brushing Scam' pick momentum
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year, New Scam: 2025 sees Online 'Brushing Scam' pick momentum

Firstpost  

While receiving unexpected packages may seem harmless or even amusing, the risks are far-reaching. A report from McAfee highlights that brushing scams aren’t just about fake reviews — they’re also about exploiting sensitive personal data Scammers are now embedding QR codes in these packages, luring recipients with promises of gift cards or other rewards. Image Credit: Reuters As 2025 kicks …

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Exclusive: Interior designer arrested in HDFC Life Insurance data breach case
3 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: Interior designer arrested in HDFC Life Insurance data breach case

India Today  

The Mumbai Police have arrested a 27-year-old interior designer from Haryana's Ambala for his alleged involvement in a cyberattack on HDFC Life Insurance. The attackers initially contacted HDFC Life on November 19, threatening to release the data unless their extortion demands were met. The cybercriminals sent samples of the stolen data to HDFC Life via email as proof of their …

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Trump’s Cabinet: The real danger of Tulsi Gabbard.
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Cabinet: The real danger of Tulsi Gabbard.

Slate  

President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to give his senior defense and intelligence officials access to classified materials without first having them vetted by the FBI or some other federal agency. I asked a former senior intelligence officer whether, for instance, the National Security Agency—which handles the most highly classified information, including intercepts of foreign leaders’ communications—might be less …

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South Korea fines Meta $15 million: What we know so far
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea fines Meta $15 million: What we know so far

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion …

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Concerns Over Money Laundering Probe as ED Enters the Scene
5 months, 1 week ago

Concerns Over Money Laundering Probe as ED Enters the Scene

Op India  

Several government employees and police officers have expressed concerns about Mahesh Langa's arrest in the GST fraud case. The ED is involved in the investigation and has reportedly shared details of the case with other agencies. Some of the officers have also expressed concerns about possible money laundering activities after the discovery of a complex network of illegal activities involving …

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The evolution of phishing: How AI is reshaping digital deception in 2024
6 months ago

The evolution of phishing: How AI is reshaping digital deception in 2024

Salon  

Protecting personal data online is vital. “With cybercriminals using AI more often, we have had to adapt our cybersecurity awareness campaigns," says Wendy Betts, information security officer at Rotary International. These methods have been around for decades but they’re still the most common way breaches begin,” says Jim McDonald, co-host of the Identity at the Center Podcast Today, cybercriminals use …

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Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American. Here’s how to protect yourself
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American. Here’s how to protect yourself

LA Times  

The breach, which includes Social Security numbers and other sensitive data, could power a raft of identity theft, one expert says. The breach, which includes Social Security numbers and other sensitive data, could power a raft of identity theft, fraud and other crimes, said Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog director for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. “And if people weren’t …

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