Topic: identity theft risk
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Revolut Confirms Data Breach via Fake Gov Requests
Revolut confirmed a sophisticated data breach caused by attackers impersonating a government agency to fraudulently obtain customer information, though only a limited group of users was impacted. The compromised dataset includes extensive personal identifiers like passports and selfies, as well a...
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49M AT&T Users Exposed in Repackaged Data Leak
Millions of AT&T customers face renewed privacy risks as hackers repackage stolen 2021 breach data, now directly linking Social Security numbers and birth dates to user profiles. AT&T confirmed the data resurfaced from the 2021 breach, with hackers falsely attributing it to a 2024 incident, while...
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Healthtech firm Xolis data breach hits 1.4 million people
A targeted phishing attack on healthcare tech firm Xsolis compromised the data of nearly 1.4 million individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical records, though no misuse has been detected yet. Xsolis, which provides AI-powered software to over 600 hospitals and insurers, d...
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Google Can Now Track Your ID Searches
Google has expanded its "Results about you" dashboard to let users monitor and request removal of search listings that expose sensitive government IDs like Social Security and passport numbers, helping combat identity theft. The tool automatically scans for these identifiers and notifies users of...
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TaskUs Staff Implicated in Coinbase Data Breach, Court Docs Claim
A TaskUs employee was identified as the central figure in a major data breach at Coinbase, involving stolen customer data and social engineering attacks. The breach compromised nearly 70,000 users' personal information, leading to a $20 million ransom demand and significant financial losses. Task...
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Data breach at Unlimited Technology Systems affects 3.8M
Unlimited Technology Systems disclosed a data breach affecting 3,803,750 individuals, with patient notifications mailed starting July 1, 2026, after hackers accessed files between October 5–10, 2025. The breach exposed highly sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, medical records, dia...
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Estée Lauder data breach linked to Oracle E-Business flaw
Estée Lauder suffered a data breach on August 9, 2025, after a threat actor exploited a vulnerability in its Oracle E-Business Suite HR management system, exposing sensitive personal and financial information including names, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and health records. The ...
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Whistleblower: DOGE Exposed Millions' Social Security Data
A whistleblower revealed that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may have exposed millions of Americans' Social Security numbers by uploading sensitive data to an inadequately secured cloud server, ignoring security warnings. The FBI warned that China's Salt Typhoon cyberespionage gr...
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How to Recognize and Avoid Wrong Number Scams
Wrong number scams use deceptive texts to manipulate victims into revealing sensitive information or sending money, often appearing as innocent mistakes. Scammers employ tactics like fake package inquiries or personal updates to seem genuine, aiming to spark a response and confirm the number is a...
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Texas data breach leaks 3M+ driver’s licenses
A data breach at a third-party vendor for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department exposed the personal data of over three million Texans, including driver's license numbers, names, and addresses, but no financial data. The vendor discovered the unauthorized access on April 10, 2026, prompting TPW...
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DaVita Data Breach Exposes 2.7 Million Patients in Ransomware Attack
DaVita suffered a ransomware attack exposing personal, health, and financial data of approximately 2.7 million patients. The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility and published stolen data after failed negotiations with the company. DaVita is notifying affected individuals, offering cr...
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Ernst & Young Breach Exposes Personal, Financial Data
A data breach at Ernst & Young compromised sensitive personal and financial information, including Social Security numbers and credit card data, after attackers infiltrated a third-party management platform used for vendor relationships. The incident highlights supply chain vulnerabilities, demon...
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LastPass says hackers stole customer support data in Klue breach
LastPass notified users that their personal details and support records were compromised in a security breach at third-party vendor Klue, not within LastPass's own network. Stolen data includes customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and support case records, though pa...
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Allianz Life Data Breach: 1.1 Million Customers' Data Exposed
Allianz Life suffered a cybersecurity breach affecting 1.1 million individuals, compromising sensitive personal data including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The attack, attributed to the ShinyHunters group, exploited a cloud-based CRM platform using social engineering and malicio...
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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Exposes 2.2 Million Customers
Ahold Delhaize suffered a major data breach affecting 2.2 million individuals, exposing sensitive employee records like names, government IDs, and bank details, but customer data remained untouched. The breach, 40 times larger than typical ransomware attacks on retailers, highlights a trend of cy...
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Chick-fil-A Data Breach Revealed After Credential Stuffing Attacks
Chick-fil-A experienced a credential stuffing attack between June 17-19, 2026, where attackers used stolen credentials from third-party sources to access Chick-fil-A One accounts, compromising names, email addresses, membership numbers, and partial payment data. The company notified affected cust...
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