Capita cyber attack: Millions' data compromised in UK breach
Outsourcing giant Capita faces mounting crisis as hackers access pension data and personal information in one of Britain's most significant cyber security failures.
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Tech Giants Secretly Tracking Your Data - Shocking Report
Exclusive investigation reveals how major companies including Snapchat, Garmin and Meta are harvesting and sharing your personal data without clear consent, raising serious concerns about digital privacy rights in the UK.
Council data breach exposes victim to rapist
A vulnerable victim was forced to flee her home after council officials accidentally revealed her new address to the violent sex attacker who tormented her, in a catastrophic data protection failure.
10 Social Media Red Flags Every Parent Must Know
Exclusive research reveals the critical danger signals parents must watch for on social media platforms to protect children from serious harm and exploitation.
Discord Data Breach: Millions of Users' Info Stolen
Popular communication platform Discord faces a massive security crisis as hackers steal 4.7 million users' private data including email addresses and credentials in sophisticated cyber raid.
YouTube sued for £2.5bn over children's data privacy
The video platform giant YouTube is confronting a groundbreaking £2.5 billion lawsuit for allegedly illegally harvesting children's data and tracking their online behaviour without proper consent.
PSNI Data Breach: Officers' Details Exposed in Security Incident
The Police Service of Northern Ireland faces a serious security crisis after personal information of serving officers was accidentally published online, raising grave safety concerns.
Hackers steal data of 8,000 nursery children
Two men in custody after sophisticated cyber attack compromised sensitive information including photographs and home addresses of thousands of young children across Britain.
Partiful App: The Hidden Cost of Digital Party Invites
The viral party planning app Partiful is facing scrutiny as experts reveal how our digital invitations come with hidden costs to personal privacy and data security.
Kido Nursery hackers claim data deletion in U-turn
Cybercriminals behind the Kido Nursery breach announce they've permanently deleted stolen family data, raising questions about their motives and the ongoing security crisis affecting UK childcare providers.
HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details
A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.
Smart Home Devices Spying on You? Shocking UK Privacy Study
Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick exposes severe privacy flaws in popular smart home devices. Discover which gadgets are collecting your most intimate data and how to protect your digital life from corporate surveillance.
PSNI Data Breach Exposes Entire Northern Ireland Police Force
A catastrophic data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland has revealed the identities of all 10,000 officers and staff, raising severe safety concerns and prompting an urgent investigation.
DVLA data breach exposes addresses of asylum seekers
A major DVLA data blunder has compromised the safety of vulnerable individuals, revealing the addresses of asylum seekers and domestic violence survivors. The UK Information Commissioner is now investigating.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Met Police Data Breach Exposes Hackney Council Staff Details
A significant data breach within the Metropolitan Police has compromised the personal information of Hackney Council staff. The incident raises serious concerns about data security protocols.
Jaguar Land Rover Staff Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover investigates a significant cyberattack compromising UK staff data. The breach, linked to a third-party vendor, exposes personal details including national insurance numbers.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
GMP CCTV Blunder Exposes Family's Private Footage
A family in Greater Manchester was left horrified after police mistakenly published their CCTV footage online, exposing a private domestic incident to the public in a major data breach.
London's £7 Banana Skewed National Economic Data
A startling data analysis reveals how a single 'rotten' banana in London skewed national statistics, exposing critical flaws in economic data collection and sparking calls for government reform.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
Pupils hacking school IT systems for fun, watchdog warns
Schoolchildren across the UK are bypassing weak cybersecurity measures to change grades, access sensitive data, and disrupt lessons, prompting a major alert from the UK's data watchdog.
UK Demands Stricter Age Checks on YouTube and TikTok
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
The One Privacy Mistake 99% of People Make
A leading cybersecurity expert reveals the most common and dangerous privacy mistake people make online, exposing them to fraud and identity theft. Discover the simple steps you can take to protect yourself today.
Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.
Zuckerberg Sues Meta in Stunning Boardroom Betrayal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.
Vinted users face immediate ban for payment rule breach
Vinted issues a stern warning to its UK users, threatening account bans for anyone attempting to bypass its official payment system. Learn how to avoid getting locked out of your account.
UK Websites Manipulate Users With Deceptive Cookie Banners
A major new study reveals how 'Accept All' cookie banners on UK websites are designed to manipulate users into giving away their data, with a clear 'Reject All' button often hidden or missing entirely.
Tennessee Data Breach: FBI Agent's Laptop Stolen with Case Files
Exclusive: A major security lapse at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has exposed highly sensitive case files after an FBI agent's laptop was stolen, raising serious concerns about data protection protocols.
Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack: Customer Data Breached
Luxury car giant Jaguar Land Rover confirms a sophisticated cyber attack compromised the personal information of customers, as hackers target its cloud systems in a major data breach.
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