The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Is Your Child’s School Quietly Tracking Their Location Without Your Consent?

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Kids Ain't Cheap · Aug 30, 2025

Google Urges Gmail Users To Act Fast As 'One Of World's Most Dangerous' Hacker Groups Launch New Attack

Google warns 2.5B Gmail users of ShinyHunters cyberattacks, urging password changes, 2FA, and vigilance against phishing scams.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30, 2025

Social Security Whistleblower Resigns Citing 'Culture Of Panic' Over Trump-Backed Data Modernization Efforts

On Friday, Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging security risks tied to the President Donald Trump administration-backed efforts to modernize the agency's data systems.

Benzinga · Aug 30, 2025

TransUnion Hack Exposes Data Of 4.4 Million Consumers As UnitedHealth, Microsoft Breaches Highlight Escalating Crisis

On Thursday, TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) confirmed that a cyberattack compromised the personal data of 4.4 million U.S. consumers.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

Government faces questions after review of 11 major UK data breaches

MP asks why all recommendations have not yet been implemented and why the review itself was kept secret for almost two years

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

Government must ‘go further and faster’ to prevent repeat of Afghan data breach

Ministers have been urged to implement all recommendations of a 2023 review into public sector data leaks, published for the first time on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Sweeping ransomware cyberattack by ‘malicious actors’ hits Nevada - and even takes out the powerful Gaming Control Board

The cyberattack also impacted the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which regulates gaming in the state including on the famous Las Vegas Strip.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

More than 4 million people exposed in TransUnion data breach – what you need to know

A third-party vendor for TransUnion has suffered a data breach exposing more than 4 million of the company's clients.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 28, 2025

Google is getting ready to 'hack back' as US considers shifting from cyber defense to offense — new 'Scam Farms' bill opens up new retaliatory hacking actions

Google is reportedly planning to form a "disruption unit" that will target foreign hackers.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 28, 2025

What Happens When Your Trusted App Falls Into the Wrong Hands?

You tap an app without thinking. A password manager, a food delivery service, your favorite workout tracker—apps slip into daily life so smoothly that security is often the last thought.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 28, 2025