It seems like there’s a new data breach every week. Whether it’s an insurance company with millions of customers or a major credit bureau with data on everyone, your personal devices don’t even have to be breached for your data to get lost. But then, every time you overshare on social media or use the...Read More
Hackers gained access to sensitive information on millions of Americans in a data breach targeting TransUnion, one of the nation’s big three credit bureaus. TransUnion confirmed an unauthorized “cyber incident” happened on July 28, affecting over 4.4 million people, according to legal disclosures filed this week with the offices of attorneys general in Maine and...Read More
Executive Summary On October 31, 2025, the University of Pennsylvania experienced a coordinated campaign in which offensive emails with the subject “We got hacked (Action Required)” were sent to students, alumni, and faculty from various university email addresses, including those associated with the Graduate School of Education. The emails claimed that university data had been...Read More
Insight Partners confirms 12,657 people affected by October 2024 ransomware attack Attackers exfiltrated and encrypted data; but no group has claimed responsibility Victims offered identity protection; no evidence of data misuse reported so far Months after suffering a cyberattack and confirming data theft, venture capital firm Insight Partners has started notifying affected individuals. The company...Read More
Just when you think the Discord data breach is coming to an end, a new twist emerges about the security incident that exposed the information and ID photos of over 70,000 users worldwide. Discord has now named 5CA, a third-party service provider, as the vendor at the root of the problem. However, 5CA denies any...Read More
Has your Gmail password been hacked? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Your Google account password is the key to unlocking far more than just your Gmail inbox. It’s the silver bullet that can shatter your carefully constructed cyber defenses, leaving your accounts, data, and ultimately money open to attackers. But what if hackers already have...Read More
Instagram hacks don’t always start with a dramatic “you’ve been locked out” moment. More often, it starts with something small: your followers asking why you just sent them a weird link. Your account suddenly following hundreds of random profiles. A post you didn’t write showing up in your feed. Or an email from Instagram saying your login details were...Read More
Jan 12, 2026, 05:05 AM ET Manchester United released a statement announcing that captain Bruno Fernandes‘ social media platform X account was hacked on Sunday evening, after a number of bizarre posts were shared on his page. The Portugal international played all 90 minutes of Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup. Fernandes’...Read More
If your email account has been hacked, acting quickly can limit the damage. Email is often the reset point for banking, shopping, social media, and work tools, so a takeover can affect other accounts linked to your email. This guide outlines how to confirm a hack and regain control, and walks you through step-by-step instructions...Read More
It’s not yet clear what caused the unauthorized broadcast or how long it lasted. HOUSTON — Houston sports radio station ESPN 97.5 FM says its signal was “hacked” Sunday after unexpected audio began playing over the air. In a statement posted on social media at 4:34 p.m., the station said that audio aired within the last...Read More
