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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Name, phone number, even "doctor's notes"... massive leak of personal data from patients after a cyberattack

A massive leak of personal data from patients, including names, phone numbers, and doctor's notes, has occurred due to a cyberattack affecting a software used by 3,800 doctors in France.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How Scams Work in Google AI Summaries: What to Avoid to Not Fall for the AI Overviews Deception

The article discusses how Google AI Overviews can be exploited by scammers to insert fraudulent phone numbers into search results, and advises users on precautions to take.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

Substack has confirmed a data breach that has exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of its users, but passwords and financial information remain unaffected.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Recidivist Maulius collected random phone numbers, posing as an official

A court in Panevฤ—ลพys has upheld a strict sentence for D. Maulius, a phone scammer who defrauded victims out of tens of thousands of euros while serving a prison sentence.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The Bank Fraudster Had Enough When Jani Started Bullying: 'Scammy'

A bank fraudster confronted a person named Jani who had been bullying them during phone interactions originating from foreign numbers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Valtori data breach revealed prosecutors' and ministries' confidential information โ€“ phone numbers may need to be changed

A data breach at Valtori has uncovered confidential information regarding prosecutors and ministries, raising significant security concerns regarding officials' contact details.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Large data breach affecting all ministries

A significant data breach affecting all ministries has been reported, compromising personnel information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and device details, but mobile device data remains secure.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Quick numbers test shows if you're colour blind and you can do it on your phone

A quick phone test for color blindness can help determine if individuals should seek further assistance from an optician, as color blindness affects a significant number of men and women.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Life & Tech

"It is easy to see red at them when looking at the numbers"

A small group of individuals intensively uses anonymous phone counseling services, taking up significant time of the counselors and stressing resources, despite some callers genuinely needing help.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

AT&T. Here is the LINK to link your CURP with your cell phone; this way you will not lose your number before the deadline

AT&T customers must link their phone numbers to their identities to avoid losing their lines, and this can be done online or in person, with instructions provided.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attention. This is the LINK for Bait to link your phone number with your CURP | Step by step

The article provides a direct link and instructions for linking your mobile number with your CURP in Mexico, specifically for Bait users, allowing registration of up to 10 numbers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

The phone number of a 14-year-old girl from Stavanger appeared in the Epstein files: - A bit scary

A phone number belonging to a 14-year-old girl from Stavanger was found in Jeffrey Epstein's files, raising safety concerns after she received calls from unknown numbers.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The phone number is not personal data. Court ruling by NSA

The article discusses the NSA's ruling that phone numbers do not qualify as personal data and explores the implications for marketing practices and telecommunication regulations.

Jan 13 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Phone Scam: Do not answer if you see a number starting with these digits

Authorities warn citizens about phone scams involving unknown international numbers with specific codes, urging them to avoid answering to prevent potential fraud.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Life & Tech

Data Protection: Why Whatsapp is like an Open Phone Book with Photos

Researchers found about 3.5 billion registered phone numbers on Whatsapp, some including pictures and personal information.

Jan 11 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

WhatsApp is preparing a big change: Here's why you won't have to share your number anymore

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that allows users to communicate more securely and privately without needing to share their phone numbers, using usernames instead.

Jan 11 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Iranian TV broadcasts footage of burned Qurans. Hospitals full: 'They are shooting people in the head'

Despite near-total internet and phone blockades, massive numbers of protesters have returned to the streets in Iran, where state television has aired footage of burned Qurans and described protesters as 'armed criminals.'

Jan 10 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Protests in Iran Escalate. State TV Set Ablaze, Exiled Prince: I Am Preparing to Return

Protests in Iran have intensified as images and reports reveal large numbers of demonstrators on the streets, despite near-complete internet and phone service blockades.

Jan 10 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

WhatsApp, everything changes: here's what can be used instead of the phone number

A new feature being developed for WhatsApp will allow users to initiate and manage conversations using usernames instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy for users.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:48 UTC

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