Tag: data breach
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Experts warn: Surveillance and data breach risks in social media eKYC plans
Growing push for social media eKYC Across several countries, policymakers are exploring electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) processes that leverage social media platforms to verify identities. Proponents argue that comparing government records with a user’s online presence can speed up account opening, reduce fraud, and expand financial inclusion. However, cybersecurity researchers and privacy advocates caution that this…
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Experts Warn: Social Media eKYC Plan Risks Surveillance and Data Breaches
Introduction: The push for social media-based eKYC As governments and private firms explore electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) processes, some proposals consider leveraging social media data to verify identities. While this approach could streamline onboarding and enhance fraud prevention, cybersecurity experts warn that it also creates a pathway for surveillance and data breaches. The debate highlights a…
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Banks Grapple with Major Vendor Data Breach as FBI Investigates
Overview: A Widespread Vendor Breach Hits Major Banks In what authorities are calling a significant cybersecurity incident, a trusted vendor—used by hundreds of banks and financial institutions—suffered a compromise that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive customer data. The breach has prompted frantic risk assessments across the banking sector and triggered a federal investigation led…
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Bank Data Breach: FBI Probes Vendor Hack at SitusAMC
Overview: A Major Vendor, A Widespread Breach A sweeping data breach involving a third-party vendor has put the spotlight on the fragile links in the banking industry’s security chain. The incident, which surfaced over a weekend, centers on SitusAMC, a vendor whose software and services are used by hundreds of banks and financial institutions. The…
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A Swath of Bank Customer Data Was Hacked. The FBI Is Investigating
Overview: A Major Breach Tied to a Vendor A sweeping data breach has put a spotlight on the security practices of vendors that support the banking sector. The FBI has confirmed an active investigation into the incident, which centers on a compromise at a third-party service provider used by hundreds of banks and financial institutions.…
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WhatsApp and Meta Pay Hackers Paid $4 Million: What This Means
Overview: A High-Profile Breach Hits WhatsApp and Meta Pay In a striking case that underscored the fragility of modern digital services, hackers reportedly extorted a $4 million payout linked to breaches impacting WhatsApp and Meta Pay. While authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to investigate, the incident serves as a clear warning: financial services tied to…
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Somalia e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Personal Records
Overview: Somalia’s new e-Visa system and the breach As Somalia rolled out its mandatory e-Visa (also called eTAS) for travelers on September 1, 2025, authorities marketed the online portal as a streamlined gateway to entry. Within weeks, however, the system faced a serious security incident. The United States government confirmed that the breach exposed at…
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Somalia e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Records, US Warns Travelers
Overview: A New e-Visa System Under Scrutiny Somalia recently rolled out its mandatory e-Visa program, or eTAS, intended to streamline travel approvals for visitors. However, a security advisory from the U.S. government has cast a shadow over the system, reporting that at least 35,000 personal records were exposed in a breach. The breach raises urgent…
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Somalia’s e-Visa Breach Exposes 35,000 Records, US Warns
Overview: The Breach and Its Implications Authorities in Somalia confirmed that a significant data breach tied to the country’s newly introduced e-Visa system exposed at least 35,000 personal records. The admission has intensified scrutiny of the official online visa portal, which launched on September 1, 2025, as part of Somalia’s push to digitize entry procedures…
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Is Your Qantas Data on the Dark Web? How to Check and What to Do Next
Understanding the Breach and What It Means Following a major cybersecurity incident disclosed in July, reports have confirmed that some Qantas customer data has appeared on dark web channels. The breach is linked to a broader operation targeting dozens of companies connected to Salesforce, with the attackers using social engineering to gain access. For Australians,…