Topic: unauthorized access
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SSA Whistleblower's Resignation Email Vanishes From Inboxes
An email from the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, Chuck Borges, detailing his forced resignation and whistleblower complaint over data mishandling, vanished from employee inboxes shortly after being sent. Borges alleged that the SSA improperly transferred sensitive personal d...
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Infostealer Attacks Surge 800% - Protect Your Credentials Now
Identity-based attacks are surging, with 1.8 billion stolen credentials in early 2025, an 800% increase, highlighting the need for stronger defenses like multi-factor authentication (MFA). Over 20,000 new vulnerabilities were disclosed, with 12,200 not yet in the National Vulnerability Database (NV...
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How DOGE and 'Big Balls' Coristine Breached a Federal Payroll System
A startling breach of federal payroll systems unfolded earlier this year when two operatives linked to Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained sweeping access to sensitive government networks. Among them was Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old known online as "...
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TransUnion Data Breach Exposes 4.4 Million Customers' Personal Info
TransUnion experienced a data breach affecting 4.4 million customers, caused by unauthorized access to a third-party application used for consumer support. While the company claims no credit information was compromised, it has not provided evidence or clarified what personal data was exposed, rai...
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