At that time, the login credentials were stolen from the computer of an employee of IT service provider Spectos, which offers software to monitor and improve service quality. It is linked to Samsung’s German ticket system at samsung-shop.spectos.com. Apparently, the compromised credentials had not been updated for years.
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23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
When customers originally signed up for 23andMe, they agreed to terms and conditions and a privacy notice that allows the company to use their information for research and development as well as share their data, in aggregate, with third parties. If consumers consented to additional research, which the vast majority did, the company can additionally share their individual information with third parties. 23andMe has also been clear that if it is involved in a bankruptcy or sale of assets, consumer information might be sold or transferred.
As 23andMe goes bankrupt, millions of people’s DNA data is up for sale
“Folks have absolutely no say in where their data is going to go,” said Tazin Khan, CEO of the nonprofit Cyber Collective, which advocates for privacy rights and cybersecurity for marginalized people.
OSINT Framework
Here is a useful collection of OSINT tools for CTFs and PenTesting. https://bkellyteacher.com/MiscApps/CTF/osint/
US Coast Guard paychecks delayed by cyberattack | TechRadar
A data breach has affected the personnel and payroll systems of the US Coast Guard, and has impacted member pay, and forced the agency to to take systems offline to prevent further intrusion until “at least February 19th, 2025”.
Lincoln High School’s CyberSecurity Program Featured by ABC 33/40
The Lincoln High School CyberSecurity program has been getting a lot of media attention in its 5th year at LHS. ABC 33/40 stopped by to talk to a couple of…
I Started Playing CTFs and They Are My New Hobby
At its core, a CTF is both a learning tool and a game, making it a fun and interactive way to dive into cybersecurity, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional. CTFs usually come in three categories: Jeopardy-style, Attack-defense, and Mixed or King of the Hill.
The Best Free Apps to Replace Your Microsoft 365 and Adobe Subscriptions
With more and more big name applications moving towards subscription plans, they are becoming less affordable for individuals and small businesses. Open source applications can often fill the needs for…