57 h. ago Instagram 'security breach' addressed by firm as millions 'sent password reset emails'

Instagram has denied claims that more than 17 million users had their data stolen, after millions unexpectedly received password reset emails following reports of a major security breach

Economics

8 d. ago New tool allows Californians to request data brokers delete personal details

State seeks to give residents greater control over their personal data and have fewer messages forced upon themCalifornians can now use a government website to request that certain companies stop selling their personal information online. The Drop website, which stands for Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform, launched on New Year’s Day as part of a state law aimed at enhancing data privacy.The Drop tool sends a mass deletion request to 500 data brokers, the term for companies which collect and sell personal information gleaned from public records, phone data, online web browsing and a host of other activities. The information, which can be highly detailed and can be taken without user consent, is widely available for purchase on data brokers’ sites. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago I was worried about my husband's lack of sex drive and even asked him to see a doctor. Then I found something in his search history that completely humiliated me: ASK JANA

My husband and I haven't had sex in months. Not a dry spell here and there. I mean nothing. No touching, no initiation, no desire. Jana Hocking replies...

Culture

3 w. ago All you need to know as hackers demand ransom after Pornhub data breach

Cyber crooks are demanding a ransom from Pornhub after stealing data and search history belonging to over 200 million Premium users in a third-party hack

Politics

3 w. ago Hackers access Pornhub’s premium users’ viewing habits and search history

ShinyHunters group reportedly behind the hack affecting data of 200m users thought to be from before 2021Hackers have accessed the search history and viewing habits of premium users of Pornhub, one of the world’s most popular pornography websites.A gang has reportedly accessed more than 200m data records, including Pornhub premium members’ email addresses, search and viewing activities and locations. Pornhub is a heavily used site and says it has more than 100m daily visits globally. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Pornhub security breach as 200 million users have data and search history stolen

Adult content site Pornhub is warning more than 200 million premium users that their data may have been exposed when hackers breached third-party analytics provider Mixpanel

Events

4 w. ago Pornhub hit by massive security breach with 200 million users' data records and search history stolen

Hackers claimed they stole email addresses, location, video titles, search keywords, activity types and timestamps linked to more than 200 million users.

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