Tag: privacy

MGM Resorts data breach exposes details of 10.6 million guests

February 24, 2020

A number of celebrities, government officials and tech CEOs were also caught up in the incident. The personal information of more than 10.6 million former guests of MGM Resorts hotels has been leaked on a hacking forum. The data dump contained a range of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including full names, home addresses, phone numbers, … More MGM Resorts data breach exposes details of 10.6 million guests

Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online

February 20, 2020

Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients’ personal data. Hundreds of thousands of records belonging to plastic surgery patients have been discovered sitting on an unprotected server and accessible for anyone to view. The data were stored on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket database … More Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online

FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again

February 18, 2020

The same hackers have also gotten their mitts on social media accounts of other high-profile sporting targets. OurMine, the infamous hacker collective, hijacked the official Twitter accounts of FC Barcelona, the Olympics and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday. The La Liga soccer giant, for one, also ran afoul of the group in 2017, … More FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again

How romance scammers break your heart and bank account

February 13, 2020

What are some of the most common signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer? We’re living in a fast-paced era, and it’s become increasingly difficult to juggle a career, have a social life, and find love. People are increasingly switching to more convenient means to find a connection, like dating apps and … More How romance scammers break your heart and bank account

Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for

February 12, 2020

If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down. Gaming has been a popular pastime for decades. Over the past few years, it has also become a career path, with esports becoming a steadily growing phenomenon. Tournaments are taking place around the globe with huge prize pools and name … More Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for