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ASOS links data breach to social engineering attack, credential theft

Oct 9, 2026 // 00:58

UK fashion retailer ASOS confirmed that a recent data breach was caused by a social engineering attack in which hackers stole an employee’s login credentials […]

LACMA data breach last year exposed social security and medical data

Aug 26, 2026 // 01:16

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced that a breach last year exposed customer and employee information. The museum says that on […]

Securing the service desk: Why social engineering attacks keep succeeding

Jun 24, 2026 // 17:16

Service desk social engineering remains one of the most effective ways for attackers to gain access to corporate systems. The 2025 attacks against UK retailers […]

UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts

Jun 16, 2026 // 17:57

The UK government will ban under-16s from social media, with regulations due before Christmas and the rules taking effect in spring 2027. To enforce it, […]

Signal adds security warnings for social engineering, phishing attacks

May 13, 2026 // 00:37

Signal has introduced new in-app confirmations and warning messages as additional safeguards against phishing and social engineering attempts that could lead to various forms of […]

FTC: Americans lost over $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025

Apr 27, 2026 // 19:57

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned of a massive increase in losses from social media scams since 2020, exceeding $2.1 billion in 2025. According […]

Alabama Man Admits to Massive Social Media Hacking and “Sextortion” Scheme

Mar 2, 2026 // 22:48

A 22-year-old Alabama man, Jamarcus Mosley, pleaded guilty to federal charges for a “sextortion” scheme that targeted hundreds of teenagers and young women across the United […]

PayPal Glitch Exposed Social Security Numbers and Personal Data for Six Months

Feb 23, 2026 // 10:44

PayPal disclosed a significant data exposure incident involving its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan application, where sensitive customer information was accessible for nearly six months. Key Details of […]