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Welcoming Truyu to Have I Been Pwned's Partner Program

  • Troy Hunt
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 23:28:34

I always used to joke that when people used Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), we effectively said "Oh no - you've been pwned! Uh, good luck!" and left it at that. That was fine when it was a pet project used by people who live in a similar world to me, but it didn't …

I always used to joke that when people used Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), we effectively said "Oh no - you've been pwned! Uh, good luck!" and left it at that. That was fine when it was a pet project used… [+2949 chars]

NYT To Start Searching Deleted ChatGPT Logs After Beating OpenAI In Court

  • BeauHD
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 22:00:00

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Last week, OpenAI raised objections in court, hoping to overturn a court order requiring the AI company to retain all ChatGPT logs "indefinitely," including deleted and temporary chats. But Sidney Stein, …

Last week, OpenAI raised objections in court, hoping to overturn a court order requiring the AI company to retain all ChatGPT logs "indefinitely," including deleted and temporary chats. But Sidney St… [+2576 chars]

Trump nominates Ryan Cote to serve as VA’s new IT chief

  • Edward Graham
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 20:44:00

Cote previously served as the Department of Transportation’s CIO for two years during the first Trump administration.

President Donald Trump has nominated Ryan Cote to serve as the Department of Veterans Affairs new chief information officer and assistant secretary for information and technology, a move that could p… [+2522 chars]

This is Your Last Day to Claim a Piece of Apple's $96 Million Siri Settlement: Here's How

  • Thomas Kika
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 20:17:00

You've got till the end of today to file a claim if you're eligible for Apple's settlement money -- if you've ever called up Siri on accident, this one's for you.

If you're eligible for a settlement payout from Apple, make sure you sign up by July 2. Viva Tung/CNET As useful as they -- sometimes -- can be, virtual assistants can often be just as annoying, es… [+4843 chars]

China's Giant New Gamble With Digital IDs

  • msmash
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 20:00:00

China will launch digital IDs for internet use on July 15th, transferring online verification from private companies to government control. Users obtain digital IDs by submitting personal information including facial scans to police via an app. A pilot progra…

China will launch digital IDs for internet use on July 15th, transferring online verification from private companies to government control. Users obtain digital IDs by submitting personal information… [+886 chars]

US SEC, SolarWinds reach preliminary deal to end breach lawsuit

  • None
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 19:34:12

NEW YORK :The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a deal in principle with SolarWinds Corp and its top security officer to end litigation tied to a Russia-linked cyberattack involving the software firm, they said in a court filing on Wednesday…

NEW YORK :The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a deal in principle with SolarWinds Corp and its top security officer to end litigation tied to a Russia-linked cyberattack involving… [+1038 chars]

What the Qantas cyber attack could mean for your personal data

  • Stephanie Chalmers and Emilia Terzon
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 19:21:22

Cybersecurity experts are warning Qantas customers to remain vigilant to scams and hacking attempts in coming days, after as many as 6 million Australians were caught up in a data breach. Here's what we know about the data stolen, how it could be used and wha…

Cybersecurity experts are warning Qantas customers to remain vigilant to scams and hacking attempts in coming days, after as many as 6 million Australians were caught up in a data breach. Qantas has… [+7157 chars]

Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in Esse Health Data Breach

  • Lynch Carpenter
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 18:42:00

PITTSBURGH, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esse Health recently announced a data breach, which compromised the personal information of thousands of individuals. The information potentially impacted in the data breach includes individuals’ names, addresses,…

PITTSBURGH, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esse Health recently announced a data breach, which compromised the personal information of thousands of individuals. The information potentially impacte… [+1086 chars]

Qantas hit by ‘significant’ cyberattack, data breach of 6 million customers days after FBI warning to airlines

  • fastcompany.com
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 18:28:14

Qantas said on Wednesday it is contacting customers after a cyberattack targeted a third-party customer service platform that stored the personal data of 6 million customers. Here’s what you need to know. What happened? On Monday June 30, Australia’s largest…

Qantas said on Wednesday it is contacting customers after a cyberattack targeted a third-party customer service platform that stored the personal data of 6 million customers.Heres what you need to kn… [+141 chars]

Columbia student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, university says

  • JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 18:14:30

A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University’s data systems last week, stealing student records and causing widespread disruptions

NEW YORK -- A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia Universitys data systems last week, stealing troves of student documents while briefly shutting down the schools computer systems, a unive… [+1877 chars]

23andMe's new owner says your DNA is safe this time

  • Connor Jones
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 17:32:06

Nonprofit TTAM assures everything is BAU. Whether that makes customers feel better is another matter The medical research nonprofit vying to buy 23andMe is informing existing customers that it plans to complete the deal on July 8.…

The medical research nonprofit vying to buy 23andMe is informing existing customers that it plans to complete the deal on July 8. Founded by 23andMe's former CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki, TTAM R… [+3619 chars]

6 Million Impacted In Qantas Airlines Data Breach

  • Lars Daniel, Contributor, Lars Daniel, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 17:00:47

Qantas confirms a cyber breach exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers.

QANTAS is the flag carrier for Australia. getty Qantas Airways, Australias flagship carrier, has confirmed a significant cyber incident impacting the personal data of millions of its customers. The… [+2736 chars]

4 ways to keep your financial data safe

  • Nerdwallet
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 16:29:36

Data breaches and new scams are constantly emerging.

With data breaches and new scams constantly emerging, you might be wondering: How can I keep my financial data safe? The bad news? Its not easy, especially given the increasing sophistication of sca… [+4495 chars]

Qantas Confirms Major Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Vendor

  • Waqas
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 15:31:12

Qantas has confirmed a data breach after attackers gained access through a third-party call centre platform, affecting millions…

Qantas has confirmed a data breach after attackers gained access through a third-party call centre platform, affecting millions of frequent flyers just as the airline industry heads into its busiest … [+2588 chars]

Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones

  • techcrunch.com
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 14:14:05

The spyware operation's exposed customer email addresses and passwords were shared with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned.

The spyware operation's exposed customer email addresses and passwords were shared with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. This story appeared on techcrunch.com, 2025-07-02 14:05:00.

Document Scanning Services Market Expected to Reach USD 5.00 Billion by 2032 with CAGR of 4.9% | Coherent Market Insights

  • Coherent Market Insights Pvt. Ltd
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 14:10:00

Burlingame, CA, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The document scanning services market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3.58 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 5.00 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2025 …

Burlingame, CA, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The document scanning services market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3.58 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 5.00 billion by 2032, exhibi… [+10183 chars]

Data breach reveals Catwatchful 'stalkerware' is spying on thousands of phones

  • Zack Whittaker
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 14:05:50

The spyware operation's exposed customer email addresses and passwords were shared with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned.

A security vulnerability in a stealthy Android spyware operation called Catwatchful has exposed thousands of its customers, including its administrator.  The bug, which was discovered by security re… [+7617 chars]

The impact of music industry digitalisation on population well-being: Empirical evidence from China

  • Chuanyi Liu, Yinghui Wang
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 14:00:00

With the profound transformations brought about by digital technology in the global economy and social operations, digital music has emerged as a vital medium for meeting residents’ cultural needs, playing a significant role in promoting cultural disseminatio…

Citation: Liu C, Wang Y (2025) The impact of music industry digitalisation on population well-being: Empirical evidence from China. PLoS One 20(7): e0326247. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0… [+49675 chars]

Australia's Qantas Airways Says 6M Customer Records Accessed in Cyberattack

  • Andrew Kessel
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 13:48:54

Qantas Airways said a cybersecurity incident at one of its call centers exposed 6 million customer records, the second carrier in as many weeks to be the...

Bloomberg / Getty Images Qantas Airways said a cyber criminal gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform <ul><li>Qantas Airways said 6 million customers had their personal data exp… [+1305 chars]

Help desk vs. service desk: What's the difference?

  • Stephen J. Bigelow
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 13:35:53

Help desks deliver tactical, immediate technical support for specific issues, while service desks offer strategic, comprehensive management of business services.

Support is a mission-critical issue for every enterprise. Employees, partners and customers all use enterprise applications and services. Users look for assistance when trouble strikes, questions ari… [+13962 chars]

ESET Research: Russia’s Gamaredon APT group unleashed spearphishing campaigns against Ukraine with an evolved toolset

  • ESET, LLC
  • Published date: 2025-07-02 13:31:00

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESET Research has released a white paper about Gamaredon’s updated cyberespionage toolset, new stealth-focused techniques, and aggressive spearphishing operations observed across the previous year. Gamar…

<ul><li>In 2024, Gamaredon refocused exclusively on targeting Ukrainian governmental institutions.</li><li>The group significantly increased the scale and frequency of spearphishing campaigns, employ… [+5217 chars]

Qantas data breach exposes personal details of millions of customers

Millions of Qantas customers are at risk after hackers exploited a third-party system to steal personal information. Here's what got stolen.Qantas Airlines suffers data breachQantas Airways confirmed on July 2, 2025, that a cybercriminal accessed customer ser…

Millions of Qantas customers are at risk after hackers exploited a third-party system to steal personal information. Here's what got stolen. Qantas Airways confirmed on July 2, 2025, that a cybercri… [+2886 chars]