It's #FAKE WhatsApp message about regularizing 'serious pending issues' with the Federal Revenue; it’s a scam
A WhatsApp message claiming to address a 'serious pending issue' with Brazil's Federal Revenue is a scam and is being circulated to mislead recipients into sharing personal information.
"Lost Credit Card" Suspected of Fraudulently Reissuing by Impersonating the Owner
Four men have been arrested for fraudulently reissuing a credit card by impersonating the actual owner, leading to unauthorized purchases worth nearly 4 million yen.
Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again
This article discusses the challenges of maintaining online privacy, highlighting that despite efforts to delete personal information from data broker sites, data often reappears over time.
New information on the OmaPosti incident - information from one individual visible to all
A glitch in the OmaPosti digital services exposed personal information belonging to one individual to multiple users, raising concerns over data privacy.
If you Google your name: What appears and how to check it
The article discusses the implications of searching your own name on Google, revealing potentially unwanted personal information.
A girl casually sent a fraudster the information needed for loans in her name
A young woman unknowingly provided personal information to a fraudster for obtaining loans in her name, highlighting the vulnerability of young people to such scams.
'Sara' personal information displayed to strangers - Posti investigates application malfunction
A malfunction in Posti's digital services revealed personal information of a stranger to users of the OmaPosti app.
The Guarantor blocks Amazon. "It has filed its employees"
Italy's data protection authority has blocked Amazon from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers due to illicit information collection about their health and personal lives.
Surprising information about fully electric cars in Finland
The share of fully electric cars in Finland's personal vehicle market is significantly increasing, with 45.9% of newly registered cars in January being fully electric.
Reddit fined £14.5m in UK over use of under-13s’ data
Reddit has been fined £14.5 million by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for unlawfully using the personal data of children under 13 without proper safeguards.
'Boss Culture' Proved Costly! Court Imposed Ban on Sending Messages to Employees
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Chief Minister's Office to immediately stop sending messages to government employees, questioning the legality of accessing their personal information.
Conscientious police officer worked in his free time - faced charges
A police officer was charged with data protection violations after searching for personal information of 97 individuals during his free time, but all charges were dropped by the court.
Data that aids hackers and thieves. Find out if you are giving it away on the internet
People often underestimate the sensitivity of the information they share online, making themselves easy targets for cybercriminals.
The whole municipality of Bergen affected by extensive data breach
The municipality of Bergen in Norway has suffered a major data breach, exposing personal information of thousands of employees and politicians.
Data breach at Telia hit Bergen municipality
A data breach at Telia has severely impacted Bergen municipality, with the personal information of around 2,000 to 2,500 employees and politicians stolen and published on the dark web.
BT: Employees and politicians in Bergen municipality affected by extensive data breach
A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of around 2,500 employees and politicians in Bergen municipality, with their details published on the dark web.
This year, mobile devices can use a digital wallet – here's what it's about
Finland will introduce a digital identity wallet for mobile devices by the end of 2026, allowing residents to securely identify themselves in various services and control their personal information sharing.
The personal information of 4.62 million users of the public bicycle 'Ddarungi' has been leaked, and the suspects are minors... 'Due to a desire to show off'
Two teenagers have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly leaking the personal information of 4.62 million users of Seoul's public bicycle service, Ddarungi.
Seizure of Lists in Fraud Bases, 2.35 Million Cases Over 5 Years; Malicious 'List Sellers' Also
A recent report reveals that Japanese police have seized personal information on approximately 2.35 million individuals over five years, indicating a significant rise in the prevalence of organized crime using this data for fraud.
Woman wanted to prohibit the use of sensitive information in research - Administrative court rejected the complaint
A woman attempted to prevent the use of her personal data in a health research project but was denied by the Helsinki Administrative Court.
A new extremely dangerous fraud tactic: they will try to scare you and force you to act quickly
Residents are warned about a new scam where Russian-speaking callers impersonate bank or telecom employees to trick victims into revealing personal information.
Bad news for Texas after a massive data leak: 'It was probably the largest leak in US history'
Texas is investigating a massive data breach affecting Conduent Business Services, potentially the largest in U.S. history, which compromised sensitive personal information.
Roskomnadzor Accuses Telegram of Enabling Black Market of Personal Data
Russia's media regulator has accused Telegram of enabling a black market for personal data by failing to eliminate third-party services that sell such information.
Tokmanni Customers May Have Reason to Worry
Tokmanni customers may have had their personal information compromised and circulated online.
Warning to Residents: Fraudsters Posing as Medical Workers Are Traveling Through Villages
The Lithuanian ministry has issued a warning about fraudsters posing as medical workers to collect personal information from residents in villages.
The VRK: The personal data of 'Ausheriai' was anonymized before publication
The VRK provided information that personal data in documents accessed by media representatives was anonymized before being shared.
The complainant against the DAO accused a union leader of the Police of spreading her personal data on a prostitution website
A police inspector alleges that a union leader disseminated her private information on a sexual contact site after she reported harassment by him.
Data breach at hotel chain - 'Be vigilant'
Guests of the Best Western hotel chain have had their booking information leaked due to a data breach, prompting warnings about fraudulent attempts to steal personal information.
IBAN, address, tax identifier: what can scammers do with your data and how to protect yourself?
A massive data breach has exposed the personal information of 1.2 million people in France, prompting warnings about potential scams and advice on how to safeguard against them.
Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities
Scammers are ramping up their efforts to steal identities during tax season with fake IRS messages and scams targeting individuals' personal information.
Digital Footprint: How Can One Erase Their Presence from the Internet's Memory?
The article discusses the challenges and possibilities of erasing one's digital footprint and the legal measures that can facilitate this process.
Forensic audit of INAI reveals irregularities amounting to 7.3 million pesos
A forensic audit by Mexico's Superior Audit Office revealed 7.3 million pesos in irregularities at the now-defunct National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI).
"Your package was not delivered": The most common scam in Greece
A new phishing scam in Greece involves SMS messages from fake courier services claiming that packages were not delivered, prompting recipients to click on links and provide personal information.
Recruiting 'Election Fraud Monitoring Team' and Sending Campaign Messages... Kim Se-hee and Gaseyeon Fined
Kim Se-hee, operator of the YouTube channel Gaseyeon, has been fined for using personal information collected during the recruitment of an 'election fraud monitoring team' for his own election campaign support messages.
Cell Phone Registration in Mexico 2026: How to Check How Many Lines Are Registered to Your Name?
In Mexico, the 2026 cell phone registration mandates users to verify the number of lines registered under their name to prevent misuse and protect personal information.
Do you sleep with earbuds in? The museum wants to know
The Nordic Museum in Sweden is gathering information on sleeping habits and cultural perceptions of sleep.
The Cyber Attack on Grund: Information About Tens of Thousands of People was Compromised
A recent cyber attack at Grund led to the compromise of sensitive information affecting tens of thousands of individuals.
Tech Giants Are Being Demanded for Personal Information About ICE Critics
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued hundreds of subpoenas to major tech companies for the personal information of individuals who have criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The European Court of Human Rights will discuss the complaint of Danilson-Järg
The European Court of Human Rights has accepted Lea Danilson-Järg's complaint about the public disclosure of her personal financial information during a court hearing.
Stolen files from Telia released online - sensitive information at risk
A hacker group has posted approximately half a million stolen files from Telia online, which include sensitive personal and corporate information.
Leak of Personal Information for 10,000 Patients: Cyber Attack on Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital
A cyberattack at Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital has led to the leak of personal information for approximately 10,000 patients.
Hundreds of Australians warned after personal details found in scam compound
The National Anti-Scam Centre has alerted 300 Australians that their personal information was discovered at a Cambodian scam center raided by Thai authorities.
The Parliament Chancellery refused to provide information about AgnÄ— SilickienÄ—'s work in the Seimas to social democrats
The Lithuanian Parliament Chancellery denied a request for information concerning AgnÄ— SilickienÄ—'s tenure in the Seimas, citing personal data protection.
Palmira: It Will Be a Time for Profit and Accumulation
The article discusses a favorable day for communication and gatherings according to astrology, indicating it will be a productive time for learning and information gathering.
Louis Vuitton's 3.6 Million Personal Data Breach...210 Billion Fine Imposed
Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands are facing substantial fines for a major personal data breach affecting millions of individuals due to inadequate security measures.
This is how scammers are now striking: Exploiting trust in the Post and authorities
In Finland, scams exploiting trust in postal services and authorities have surged, with reports of phishing messages leading victims to share personal information.
Darty: customers' personal data stolen after a cyberattack
Darty has informed its customers of a data breach resulting from a cyberattack that compromised personal information.
A major threat revealed in the government data breach – 'The risk has increased'
Finnish officials have confirmed a serious data breach in the government revealing the personal information of about 50,000 employees, including members of the government itself.
Customer phone numbers, addresses, lobby codes all compromised in Coupang data leak
A massive data leak at Coupang, affecting 33.7 million customer accounts, was found to have been perpetrated by a former employee who accessed customer information over 150 million times.
Dao left 100 letters with sensitive personal information in front of the agency's office in Valby
This article reports on a security breach where 100 letters containing sensitive personal data were left unattended outside the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration's office in Valby.