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Data Breach Alert: Coinbase Customers’ Personal Information Compromised
Coinbase has confirmed a major data breach affecting its customers, compromising sensitive information, including government-issued identity documents. A hacker accessed customer data and demanded a ransom of around $20 million. The breach, which involved contractors gathering information from Coinbase’s internal systems, has raised concerns over the security measures in place. Less than 1% of Coinbase’s over 100 million customers are affected, but the company estimates costs for remediation and reimbursements could range from $180 million to $400 million. Coinbase is focused on enhancing security protocols to prevent future incidents, although it has not provided further comments following the breach.
NSO Group Faces $167 Million Penalty in WhatsApp Spyware Scandal
WhatsApp achieved a significant legal victory against NSO Group, which has been ordered to pay over $167 million in damages for its 2019 hacking campaign that targeted over 1,400 users. A jury awarded $167,256,000 in punitive damages and around $444,719 in compensatory damages to WhatsApp, which sought substantial compensation for resources spent on the incident. NSO Group hinted at a potential appeal, while the case highlights the risks of surveillance technologies. WhatsApp’s head emphasized the ruling as a wake-up call for tech accountability and a critical win for user privacy, underscoring ongoing challenges in combating cyber surveillance.
Revealed: Inside China’s AI Censorship Machine – Leaked Data Uncovers the Truth
A leaked dataset has revealed an advanced AI censorship system in China, enhancing government control over online discourse. The dataset contains about 133,000 examples of flagged content, covering sensitive topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre, pollution, and labor disputes. Experts, including UC Berkeley’s Xiao Qiang, note that this system, which utilizes large language models, increases censorship efficiency beyond traditional methods. Found by security researcher NetAskari on an unsecured Baidu server, the dataset raises concerns about data privacy. This AI-driven approach indicates a systematic effort to suppress dissent and manipulate public opinion under the Cyberspace Administration of China.
SGNL Secures $30M Investment to Revolutionize ID Security with Zero-Standing Privileges
Startup SGNL has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Brightmind Partners, with participation from Microsoft and Cisco Investments, bringing its total funding to $42 million. SGNL focuses on identity security, employing a zero-standing privilege model for user access management to combat vulnerabilities from leaked credentials. Co-founded by former Google executives Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson, SGNL aims to enhance identity management with innovative technology like the Continuous Access Evaluation Protocol (CAEP). The company has attracted major enterprise clients, streamlining access policies and improving security, while addressing risks highlighted by recent identity breaches.
Stalkerware Apps Exposed: The Hidden Dangers You Must Avoid!
The rise of stalkerware poses serious privacy and safety concerns, with at least 23 companies experiencing data breaches since 2017. Recent incidents, including major leaks from Cocospy and Spyic in 2025, compromised over 2.6 million email addresses, exposing sensitive information like messages and call logs. Historical breaches include significant hacks of Retina-X and Mobistealth, revealing the industry’s unethical practices and inadequate data security. Users of stalkerware face legal and personal risks, prompting the recommendation of ethical alternatives like parental control features on devices. Engaging in such surveillance is often illegal and harmful, emphasizing the need for privacy protection.
Mozilla Fixes Critical Firefox Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild, Echoing Chrome’s Recent Security Threat
Mozilla has released a critical update for Firefox (version 136.0.4) to address a significant security vulnerability (CVE-2025-2857) that cybercriminals were actively exploiting. This flaw allows attackers to escape Firefox’s sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data. The issue also affects other browsers, including the Tor Browser, which has been updated as well. Kaspersky researcher Boris Larin confirmed that this vulnerability shares similarities with a recent bug in Google Chrome. Users are urged to keep their browsers updated to safeguard against evolving cyber threats and maintain online security.