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Concern raised over cops' power to hack online accounts

Australians can have their social media accounts hacked and surveilled by police under powers a national watchdog says needs greater oversight.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

FBI Alerts Public on 'Phantom Hacker' Scam That Has Drained Billions From Bank Accounts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a sophisticated multi-phase scam known as the “Phantom Hacker.”

Benzinga · Aug 31, 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

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

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China-backed cyber espionage groups are targeting telcos and internet service providers around the world, giving them ability to track a target's communication.

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

Social Security Administration Faces Massive Data Breach Threat

Whistleblower complaint reveals security risks to personal data of over 300 million Americans at Social Security Administration.

Top News · Aug 27, 2025

Over Half a Million Hit in Major Healthcare Data Breach With SSNs, Financial Info and More Exposed — What to Do Now

The Healthcare Services Group has begun notifying over 600,000 impacted individuals that their personal and financial info has been exposed following a data breach last year.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 27, 2025