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technology5 days ago•5 min saved

Top streamers raise privacy alarms as Discord tightens age checks

Discord’s planned March rollout will place many users in a teen-by-default mode, requiring facial scans or IDs to access full features unless an adult is clearly identified. High-profile streamers like Eret, Tubbo and Pikachulita warn this could expose sensitive data after a previous breach of ID photos, even as Discord says facial scans stay on-device and IDs are deleted after age verification. Experts say age-verification should protect minors without eroding trust, urging transparent data handling, while creators seek safety for their communities without compromising privacy.

via BBC|

#age-verification #data-breach #discord

technology11 days ago•37 min saved

Discord’s Age Gate Sparks Privacy Backlash After Breach

The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns that Discord’s voluntary rollout of age verification—using an age-inference system for most users and forcing government IDs or facial scans via third‑party vendors for some—risks privacy, chilling effects, and misclassification, especially after a 2025 data breach exposed ID data. While Discord claims IDs aren’t linked to accounts and scans stay on-device, privacy risks persist given unreliable facial-age tech and limited audits. EFF urges stopping non-mandated age gates and offers guidance for users facing age gates.

via Electronic Frontier Foundation|

#age-gating #age-verification #data-breach

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification, Defaulting Accounts to Teen-Only Experience

Discord announced a phased global rollout starting in March that will mark all accounts as teen-appropriate by default. Adults will need to upload a face scan or government ID via a third-party verifier to regain full access to features and channels, with updated safety settings and restricted access to age‑restricted spaces. The plan follows a 2025 data breach affecting about 70,000 users and has drawn criticism over privacy and trust in third‑party verification systems.

via aftermath.site|

#age-verification #data-breach #discord

technology16 days ago•10 min saved

Discord rolls out on-device age checks, triggering privacy backlash after 70,000 IDs breached

Discord plans a global rollout of age verification for adult-content access using on-device facial age estimation or off-device government-ID checks, with selfies kept on the user’s device and IDs verified off-device before deletion. This follows a breach that exposed 70,000 IDs and has sparked privacy and security concerns about data handling and verification accuracy, as some users may avoid verification or find ways to bypass it while Discord contends most users will only verify once.

via Ars Technica|

#age-verification #data-breach #discord

security18 days ago•7 min saved

Moltbook Flaw Exposes Thousands of Emails and API Keys on AI-Only Network

Researchers at Wiz uncovered a serious JavaScript private-key handling flaw in Moltbook, an AI-focused social network, that exposed thousands of user emails and millions of API credentials and could enable impersonation and access to private messages; the flaw has been fixed, underscoring the security risks of AI-generated code and AI-built platforms.

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #data-breach #moltbook

technology27 days ago•8 min saved

Unprotected Bondu AI Toy Exposes 50,000 Kids' Chat Transcripts

Security researchers found Bondu's web console was almost entirely unprotected, letting anyone with a Gmail account access over 50,000 transcripts of children's chats plus personal details. Bondu briefly took the console offline, then relaunched with authentication and said the issue was fixed within hours with no evidence of access beyond the researchers. The incident highlights serious privacy risks in AI-powered toys, the potential misuse of sensitive child data, and the need for stronger access controls and vendor risk management, especially where third‑party AI services may handle such data.

via WIRED|

#ai-toys #child-safety #data-breach

government1 month ago•1 min saved

Treasury Axes Booz Allen Contracts After IRS Data Breach

The Treasury canceled all Booz Allen Hamilton contracts after a data-safety lapse linked to an IRS data breach affecting about 406,000 taxpayers; Booz Allen had 31 contracts totaling $4.8M annually and $21M overall, and one employee pled guilty to disclosing confidential tax information: Charles Edward Littlejohn.

via U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)|

#booz-allen-hamilton #data-breach #government

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Untold Credential Hoard Exposed: 149 Million Logins Leaked Across Major Platforms

A security researcher found an unsecured database containing about 149 million usernames and passwords from services including Gmail, Facebook, Yahoo, Netflix, and more. The data, accessed without authentication and likely compiled by infostealing malware, was hosted on a Canadian provider and expanded over a month before being removed after notification. The breach enables potential account takeovers and identity theft across email, social media, streaming, banking, and government services. Experts advise using unique passwords with a password manager, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring accounts for suspicious activity.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#credentials #cybersecurity #data-breach

technology1 month ago•42 min saved

Privacy Alarm as 48 Million Gmail Credentials Surface Again

A new leak has exposed 48 million Gmail usernames and passwords, reviving concerns about credential stuffing and account compromise. The report urges users to enable two-factor authentication, use unique passwords (preferably via a password manager), and stay vigilant for phishing attempts and unusual sign-in activity.

via Forbes|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

cybersecurity1 month ago•5 min saved

Public Database Leak Exposes 149 Million Logins, Highlighting Infostealer Risk

A publicly accessible database exposed 149 million account credentials, including 48 million Gmail logins and 17 million Facebook logins, along with government, banking, and education accounts. The researcher who found it suspects infostealing malware collected the data, and the provider took the trove down after being alerted; the leak highlights how unsecured databases can become a goldmine for cybercriminals.

via WIRED|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #infostealer

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Instagram says no breach as mass password-reset emails spark security questions

Instagram has denied a data breach after many users received password-reset emails; it says an external party could trigger legitimate reset requests without compromising its systems, while Malwarebytes claims a 17.5 million-account hack (a claim some researchers view as possibly old leaked data). Users are advised to change passwords via the official app and enable extra protections.

via BBC|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #instagram

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Dark Web Cache Exposes 17.5 Million Instagram Users’ Data, Triggering Password-Reset Alerts

Malwarebytes reports a dark-web cache tied to a 2024 Instagram API breach exposing about 17.5 million users’ personal details and potentially enabling attackers to trigger password-reset emails. Instagram says there was no breach of its systems and that accounts remain secure. Users are advised to reset passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and consider deleting accounts if concerned.

via Gizmodo|

#cybersecurity #dark-web #data-breach

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Illinois health agencies disclose large-scale data breaches affecting thousands of patients

A data breach at Illinois Department of Human Services exposed the personal information of approximately 600,000 patients, including names, addresses, and medical details, due to incorrect privacy settings on public maps from 2021 to 2025. The agency has since restricted access, implemented new security policies, and will notify affected individuals.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#data-breach #health #illinois-department-of-human-services

science-and-technology1 month ago•1 min saved

ESA Confirms Data Breach on External Servers

The European Space Agency confirmed a security breach involving unclassified data from science servers, with reports suggesting the leak included source code, confidential documents, and system credentials, potentially affecting the Ariel exoplanet study mission; ESA is investigating and has taken measures to secure affected systems.

via SpaceNews|

#cybersecurity #data-breach #esa

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Coupang to compensate $1.1 billion over data breach amid founder's apology

South Korean retailer Coupang will compensate 34 million affected users with $1.17 billion in vouchers following a major data breach, with the company and its founder issuing apologies and taking responsibility for the incident.

via CNBC|

#business #compensation #coupang