Tag: data
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TikTok’s New U.S. Deal and Privacy Policy: What Users Don’t Understand
TikTok has shifted to a majority-American entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture, LLC, to comply with U.S. national security requirements and avoid a ban. This week we discuss why a recent privacy policy update went viral”, especially language about sensitive data like immigration status and precise location”, and argue much of it reflects longstanding practices and…
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128M Users Exposed as Popular VS Code Extensions Reveal Critical Flaws
Serious vulnerabilities in four popular Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions, affecting over 128 million downloads. These flaws, including three assigned CVEs CVE-2025-65715, CVE-2025-65716, and CVE-2025-65717, highlight IDEs as the weakest link in organizational supply chain security. Developers often store sensitive data like API keys, business logic, database configs, and even customer info right in…
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Cache Deception Flaw in SvelteKit And Vercel Stack Exposes User Data
A cache deception vulnerability in SvelteKit apps deployed on Vercel exposes sensitive user data to attackers. The flaw allows publicly cached responses to be authenticated. SvelteKit, a full-stack JavaScript framework, often pairs with Vercel for deployment. The issue stems from the Vercel adapter in SvelteKit, where the __pathname query parameter overrides the request path without any checks.…
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Mississippi Healthcare System Shuts Down Clinics After Ransomware Attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center shut down operations at its 35 medical clinics around the state following a ransomware attack. Healthcare facilities are top targets for cybercriminals, who look to steal the sensitive data they hold for both money and intelligence gathering. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/mississippi-healthcare-system-shuts-down-clinics-after-ransomware-attack/
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 564 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. U.S. CISA adds RoundCube Webmail flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog PayPal discloses extended data…
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UK council faces data breach claim after mishandling trans complaints
Confidential complainant details passed to local politician following debate First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/22/cornwall_council_complaints_breach/
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Is your travel data safe with Agentic AI
How Secure Is Your Travel Data with Agentic AI? Can we truly rely on Agentic AI to keep our travel data secure? The rise of artificial intelligence in managing personal and sensitive data has led to increased concerns about privacy and security. While we continue our journey through digital, it’s crucial to evaluate the effectiveness……
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CISA Adds Two Actively Exploited Roundcube Flaws to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added two security flaws impacting Roundcube webmail software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerabilities in question are listed below -CVE-2025-49113 (CVSS score: 9.9) – A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows remote code First seen on thehackernews.com…
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PayPal Flaw Exposed Email Addresses, Social Security Numbers for 6 Months
PayPal disclosed a software error in its Working Capital platform that exposed sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers, for months in 2025. The post PayPal Flaw Exposed Email Addresses, Social Security Numbers for 6 Months appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-paypal-working-capital-data-exposure-2025/
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Why Legacy Software Modernization is Critical for Data Security
An in-depth Suped review covering features, pricing, pros and cons, and real-world use cases. Discover whether Suped is the right email deliverability tool for your business. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/why-legacy-software-modernization-is-critical-for-data-security/
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How assured is your data with NHIs in place
Are You Adequately Protecting Your Organization with NHI Management? Where information is a cornerstone for business operations, safeguarding data has become paramount for organizations across various industries. How do Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play a role, and why should cybersecurity teams incorporate NHI management into their strategy? Understanding Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity When we talk about……
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How does NHI impact innovation in cloud-native security solutions
Are Organizations Fully Realizing the Potential of Non-Human Identities in Cloud-Native Security Solutions? Where businesses continually strive for digital transformation, how do they ensure their security infrastructures evolve at the same swift pace when their innovative endeavors? For sectors like financial services, healthcare, and DevOps, where sensitive data is the currency of trust, the stakes……
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PayPal discloses extended data leak linked to Loan App glitch
PayPal disclosed a six-month data breach that exposed sensitive user data, including Social Security numbers, due to a software error. PayPal has disclosed a data breach caused by a software bug in its PayPal Working Capital loan app. The flaw exposed sensitive customer information, including customers’ business contact details (name, email, phone number, address), along…
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PayPal Flaw Exposed Sensitive Data in Lending App for Six Months
A PayPal loan app error exposed sensitive customer data, including SSNs, for nearly six months in 2025. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/paypal-flaw-exposed-sensitive-data-in-lending-app-for-six-months/
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TDL 016 – Speed, Risk, and Responsibility in the Age of AI – Rafael Ramirez
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, country, cyber, data, defense, detection, dns, firewall, governance, government, hacker, ibm, incident response, intelligence, Internet, law, linkedin, login, mfa, microsoft, network, risk, saas, service, skills, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-trustSummary In a recent episode of The Defenders Log, host David Redekop sat down with cyber security expert Rafael Ramirez to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of AI security. As we move deeper into 2026, the duo explored how artificial intelligence has evolved from simple chatbots into powerful, autonomous “agentic” systems. The Double-Edged Sword of…
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Metadata Exposes Authors of ICE’s ‘Mega’ Detention Center Plans
Tags: dataComments and other data left on a PDF detailing Homeland Security’s proposal to build “mega” detention and processing centers reveal the personnel involved in its creation. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/metadata-exposes-authors-of-ices-mega-detention-center-plans/
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Double-Pronged Extension Cord’
Tags: datavia the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/02/randall-munroes-xkcd-double-pronged-extension-cord/
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ShinyHunters demands $1.5M not to leak Vegas casino and resort chain data
What happens in Vegas”¦ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/20/shinyhunters_wynn_resorts/
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BeyondTrust Flaw Used for Web Shells, Backdoors, and Data Exfiltration
Threat actors have been observed exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products to conduct a wide range of malicious actions, including deploying VShell and The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score: 9.9), allows attackers to execute operating system commands in the context of the…
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BeyondTrust Flaw Used for Web Shells, Backdoors, and Data Exfiltration
Threat actors have been observed exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products to conduct a wide range of malicious actions, including deploying VShell and The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score: 9.9), allows attackers to execute operating system commands in the context of the…
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Dynamic Objects in Active Directory: The Stealthy Threat
Active Directory’s “dynamic objects” feature offers attackers a perfect evasion cloak. These objects automatically self-destruct without a trace, so they allow adversaries to bypass quotas, pollute access lists, and persist in the cloud, leaving forensic investigators with nothing to analyze. Key takeaways The threat: Dynamic objects self-delete without leaving any traces, or “tombstones” in AD…
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Copilot spills the beans, summarizing emails it’s not supposed to read
Data Loss Prevention? Yeah, about that… First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/microsoft_copilot_data_loss_prevention/
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Data breach at French bank registry impacts 1.2 million accounts
The French Ministry of Finance has published an announcement informing of a cybersecurity incident that has impacted 1.2 million accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-french-bank-registry-impacts-12-million-accounts/
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PayPal Data Breach 6 Months of Users’ Data Leaked Online
PayPal has begun notifying a small number of customers about a significant cybersecurity incident in which their personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed for nearly six months due to a software error in its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan application. The exposure, which affected business contact details combined with highly sensitive personal data, lasted from…
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Silicon Valley Engineers Indicted for Alleged Trade Secret Theft From Google and Tech Firms
Federal authorities arrested three Silicon Valley engineers on Thursday, charging them with conspiring to steal trade secrets from Google and other tech giants. The case highlights growing insider threats in the chip design sector, where foreign adversaries could exploit sensitive data on processor security and cryptography. Samaneh Ghandali, 41, her husband Mohammadjavad Khosravi (aka Mohammad…
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AI in the SOC: Why Complete Autonomy Is the Wrong Goal
Dan Petrillo, VP of Product at BlueVoyant As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in security operations, a divide has emerged in how its role is defined. Some argue the security operations centre (SOC) should be fully autonomous, with AI replacing human analysts. Others believe that augmentation is the right path, using AI to support and extend existing teams. Augmentation probably reflects…
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AI in the SOC: Why Complete Autonomy Is the Wrong Goal
Dan Petrillo, VP of Product at BlueVoyant As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in security operations, a divide has emerged in how its role is defined. Some argue the security operations centre (SOC) should be fully autonomous, with AI replacing human analysts. Others believe that augmentation is the right path, using AI to support and extend existing teams. Augmentation probably reflects…
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PayPal discloses data breach that exposed user info for 6 months
PayPal is notifying customers of a data breach after a software error in a loan application exposed their sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, for nearly 6 months last year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/paypal-discloses-data-breach-exposing-users-personal-information/
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PayPal discloses data breach that exposed user info for 6 months
PayPal is notifying customers of a data breach after a software error in a loan application exposed their sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, for nearly 6 months last year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/paypal-discloses-data-breach-exposing-users-personal-information/