Tag: Cybersecurity
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: The First Domino in a Global Crackdown
Quick Story Summary Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law forces platforms to block and remove accounts held by Australians under 16. Meta and YouTube are already enforcing the ban, with hundreds of thousands of teen accounts affected and under-16s forced into log-out, view-only modes. To comply, platforms are leaning on age-assurance tools like ID…
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Hacked UC Berkeley Data Allegedly for Sale on a Cybercrime Forum Raises Questions the University Refuses to Answer
A look at the claims, the actors amplifying them, and the absence of a formal campus disclosure On July 31, 2025, a dark-web monitoring firm said a “full university database” tied to UC Berkeley had been put up for sale. Within days, another cyber-intel team published a summary of a forum listing that allegedly offered…
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Toys “R” Us Canada confirms customer data leak after dark-web post
The retailer says names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers were copied from a customer database. Passwords and payment data were not included, according to notices sent this week. What happened, in brief What data was exposed Notices and media reports state the leaked dataset includes names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. Current reporting…
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“Cancel the Hate” app leaked user data
What is this app? “Cancel the Hate” was an app tied to a website that invited people to submit reports about individuals accused of criticizing activist Charlie Kirk. According to Straight Arrow News, it launched shortly after the Sept. 10 shooting of Kirk and asked users to provide names, locations, and employers of alleged offenders.…
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What is Redact? Is it Safe? Is it Legit? Let’s Dive In!
Redact.dev – Company Overview, FAQs, and How It Works People often find Redact when they’re ready to clean up their social media footprint and start taking their privacy seriously. To do this, they need a tool they can trust. This page gives a straight, verifiable overview of Redact.dev, how it functions, what data it does…
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70,000+ Government IDs Leaked in Discord x Zendesk Breach
Story summary: Customer support data tied to Discord was exposed after a Zendesk vendor account was compromised. Leaked items include uploaded documents and attachments, including government ID images for account appeals. Impact review is ongoing while Discord contacts affected users and rotate internal credentials. What’s next? Watch for official notices sent to your account email…
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Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK
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As of 30 September 2025, Imgur has blocked access from the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK you cannot log in, browse, or upload. Imgur images embedded on other websites will not display for UK visitors. Why did Imgur block the UK? Imgur did not publish a legal memo alongside the block, only…
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How to Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts
Cleaning up your Twitter history can be essential for maintaining your privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your tweets efficiently. The process for this is a little different depending on how many tweets you have. If you have over 1k tweets to delete, use step…
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Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail
Two Proton Mail accounts used by journalists working for cybersecurity publication Phrack were suspended after Proton received an alert from a cybersecurity response team. The accounts were later restored after a public outcry, but questions remain about the trigger, the appeals process, and how Proton evaluates these cases. Phrack is a digital magazine written for…
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How to Prevent Doxxing: A 24-Hour Privacy Sprint
Anyone can get doxxed – and the consequences can be huge. It can impact your personal relationships, career, and future prospects. Lets understand what it is, how you can prevent it, and the actionable steps you can take today. What is doxxing? Doxxing is the intentional act of de-anonymizing someone’s online identity, personal info, or…