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Data leak
Over 370,000 conversations with Elon Musk’s AI chatbot have inadvertently become accessible via search engines. Users unknowingly shared sensitive data – from passwords to illegal instructions.
115,000 e-mails
Security researchers from Check Point have discovered an active phishing campaign that uses Google Classroom as a gateway. Within a week, the attackers sent over 115,000 fraudulent emails.
2.7 million patient data compromised
The dialysis provider DaVita has confirmed the consequences of a serious security incident: Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to company systems in April, compromising the data of around 2.7 million people.
Pixel 10 series
Google’s Pixel phones have played a minor role in the smartphone market so far. The tech giant now wants to pressure competitors like Apple with the new Google Pixel 10 series, packed with AI features.
176 GB of data stolen
The pharmaceutical research company Inotiv has fallen victim to a serious ransomware attack. As the Indiana-based company reported to the SEC, encrypted systems were discovered on August 8, which significantly impacted business operations.
Agreement after months of negotiations
The Director of the US Secret Service, Tulsi Gabbard, announced on Monday that the UK has withdrawn its demand that Apple install a so-called “backdoor” in the company’s systems.
Hundreds of thousands of gamers expected
The world’s largest trade fair for computer and video games, Gamescom, opens its doors on Wednesday (9.00 a.m.).
Warning signal for the entire industry
The security researchers at Check Point have discovered a zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which they have named “EchoLink”.
Allegedly unencrypted and directly usable
A hacker offers 15.8 million alleged PayPal credentials for $750 – including email addresses and passwords in plain text.
Study
Researchers have tested the effectiveness of various phishing training courses in a study involving 19,000 test subjects. The result: training courses help less than expected.