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TalkTalk Launches Investigation into Data Breach Amid Hacker’s Claims of Customer Data Theft
TalkTalk, a prominent U.K. telecommunications provider, is dealing with a significant data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen personal information from millions of its subscribers. The hacker, using the alias “b0nd,” stated they acquired data on over 18.8 million customers, including names, email addresses, and subscriber PINs. TalkTalk’s spokesperson, Liz Holloway, refuted this number, confirming the company’s investigation into the breach, which may involve a third-party supplier, possibly CSG’s Ascendon platform. Fortunately, only a small subset of customer details was affected, with no financial information compromised. TalkTalk previously faced scrutiny for inadequate cybersecurity in 2015.
North Korea Linked to $1.4 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist: Researchers Uncover Shocking Allegations
Hackers have stolen approximately $1.4 billion in Ethereum from the crypto exchange Bybit, marking the largest crypto heist to date. Investigators, including ZachXBT and blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic, suspect North Korea’s Lazarus Group is behind the attack, citing patterns linking the theft to previous hacks involving other exchanges. North Korea has been implicated in at least 58 crypto heists, with reports suggesting it stole over $650 million in 2024 alone. Experts from TRM Labs also attribute the hack to North Korea, while Bybit has not commented on the allegations as investigations continue.
Wyden Reveals AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Failed to Inform Senators About Surveillance Requests
Senator Ron Wyden has alerted lawmakers about significant failures by major U.S. cellphone carriers—AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—to notify Senators of legal requests for phone surveillance, despite contractual obligations. His letter, based on an investigation by his staff, follows a troubling report revealing that the government secretly obtained call logs from congressional staffers during the Trump administration. Wyden emphasized the threat this poses to Senate independence and the separation of powers. While carriers like US Mobile have since implemented notification policies, Wyden urged colleagues to consider switching to compliant providers to enhance privacy and transparency in surveillance practices.
Uncovering Spyzie: The Stalkerware Targeting Thousands of Android and iPhone Users
A phone surveillance operation called Spyzie has compromised over 500,000 Android devices and thousands of iPhones and iPads, exposing users’ personal data. Researchers discovered that Spyzie shares vulnerabilities with other stalkerware apps like Cocospy and Spyic, which have collectively affected over 2 million individuals. This flaw allows unauthorized access to sensitive information, including text messages and location data. The incident underscores the growing concern over consumer surveillance applications, which, despite potential legal uses, pose significant data security risks. Users are advised to take steps to detect and remove Spyzie and enhance their account security.
Hertz Data Breach: Personal Data and Driver’s Licenses Compromised – What You Need to Know
Hertz has reported a significant data breach affecting customers’ personal information, including driver’s licenses, due to a cyberattack on its vendor, Cleo Software, between October and December 2024. The breach has impacted customers in regions including Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand, and the UK, with at least 3,400 individuals in Maine affected. Stolen data includes names, dates of birth, contact details, payment card information, and Social Security numbers. The attack is linked to the Clop ransomware group, which exploited vulnerabilities in Cleo’s platform. Hertz confirmed unauthorized access to customer data, prompting concerns over data security in the rental industry.
