18 h. ago Ring doorbell users' hack fears as customers say unknown devices gained access to accounts

Videos shared on social media show customers claiming Ring was hit by a 'massive hack,' sparking fears of compromised security.

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5 d. ago Elmo’s X account ‘compromised by unknown hacker’ with racist and antisemitic posts

Hackers also demanded the US government release more information on the sex trafficker Jeffrey EpsteinHackers gained access to the X account of the puppet Elmo over the weekend and used it to post racist and antisemitic threats as well as make profane references to Jeffrey Epstein. Sesame Workshop was still trying to regain full control Monday over the iconic red character’s account.“Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,” a Sesame Workshop spokesperson said Monday. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit behind Sesame Street and Elmo. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Elmo’s X account posts racist and antisemitic messages after being hacked

Hackers also demanded the US government release more information on the sex trafficker Jeffrey EpsteinHackers gained access to the X account of the puppet Elmo over the weekend and used it to post racist and antisemitic threats as well as make profane references to Jeffrey Epstein. Sesame Workshop was still trying to regain full control on Monday over the red character’s account.“Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,” a Sesame Workshop spokesperson said on Monday. Sesame Workshop is the non-profit behind Sesame Street and Elmo. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago DWP start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

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2 w. ago Got a savings account with one of these Big Five banks? Why you must move your money NOW: SYLVIA MORRIS

Leaving your cash in one of the most popular easy-access accounts was a bad idea - but it's about to get a lot worse.

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2 w. ago Do you have a savers account with one of these Big 5 banks? This is why you must move your money NOW: SYLVIA MORRIS

Leaving your cash in one of the most popular easy-access accounts was a bad idea - but it's about to get a lot worse.

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3 w. ago As an audio expert here’s 4 things I would change if I had access to your Spotify account

Hi-fi music streaming expert Steve Helliker has these tips to get the most from your Spotify account.

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3 w. ago Exploding vape causes major fire as blaze tears through four terraced homes

Vape users have been warned to use 'proper chargers' for their devices after a huge explosion damaged four terraced homes in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and left three people in hospital

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3 w. ago Woman had to pay £20k to access her own bank account as husband was dying

Nicky Wake was left in “limbo” as she was unable to access their joint bank account

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3 w. ago Wife pays huge £20,000 fee to simply access her bank account after husband dies from Covid

Nicky Wake, who lost her husband in 2020, was left grieving, solo parenting and trying to run a business, all while being forced to fight the financial burden that became emotionally overwhelming

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4 w. ago Internet users advised to change passwords after 16bn logins exposed

Hacked credentials could give cybercriminals access to Facebook, Meta and Google accounts among othersInternet users have been told to change their passwords and upgrade their digital security after researchers claimed to have revealed the scale of sensitive information – 16bn login records – potentially available to cybercriminals.Researchers at Cybernews, an online tech publication, said they had found 30 datasets stuffed with credentials harvested from malicious software known as “infostealers” and leaks. Continue reading...

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