Security breach at Meghan Markle's Toronto home
A man has been arrested after attempting to break into the former Toronto residence of Meghan Markle, raising serious security concerns for the Sussexes and highlighting ongoing privacy challenges.
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Foreign hackers breach US Congress budget office
The Congressional Budget Office confirms sophisticated cyberattack by foreign actors, raising alarms about government data security and potential intelligence gathering operations.
MaineHealth Data Breach Exposes Patient Death Notices
A major security failure at MaineHealth has left sensitive death notices publicly accessible for months, raising serious concerns about patient privacy and data protection protocols in the US healthcare system.
Nurse jailed for dirty needle on cancer teen
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
HMRC child benefit privacy breach scandal exposed
Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.
Nurse struck off over relationship with mental health patient
A Queensland nurse has been permanently banned from practising after developing an improper relationship with a mental health patient, including kissing sessions and escape room outings, in a serious breach of professional boundaries.
Landlord caught snooping in tenant's wardrobe and drawers
A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.
US tracked British journalist's travel movements secretly
Exclusive investigation reveals US Department of Homeland Security monitored journalist's flights across multiple countries in potential privacy breach
NYC couple sues NYPD over bedroom body camera footage
A young New York City couple is taking legal action against the NYPD after police officers' body cameras captured intimate footage of their bedroom during a wellness check, raising serious questions about privacy rights and police protocol.
Facebook private messages subpoenaed in NC murder case
Court records reveal Facebook provided private messages from a North Carolina murder investigation, raising serious questions about digital privacy and law enforcement access to personal data.
Marriott Hit by Major Data Breach - 20GB Stolen
Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals infiltrated Marriott's systems, stealing 20GB of confidential data including credit card details and internal documents in a major security breach affecting the hospitality industry.
Council worker spied on sick colleague using doorbell camera
A Westminster City Council employee has been suspended after allegedly using a neighbour's Ring doorbell to monitor a colleague on sick leave, raising serious questions about workplace surveillance and privacy rights.
New Orleans Court Data Breach Exposes Millions of Records
A massive data breach in New Orleans has exposed millions of court documents, revealing sensitive personal information and raising serious privacy concerns across Louisiana and beyond.
NHS nurse demands answers over data breach
A senior NHS nurse is demanding answers after discovering her private information was allegedly shared between health service chiefs and Scottish Government ministers without her consent, sparking a major privacy controversy.
NHS Hackers Risk Patient Lives in Records Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cyber criminals are targeting NHS patient records, with experts warning these attacks could directly lead to patient deaths as critical medical information becomes inaccessible.
NHS patient reports go unpublished in transparency failure
Exclusive investigation reveals Healthwatch England has failed to publish dozens of patient experience reports, leaving NHS trusts without crucial feedback to improve services.
LNER data breach: Passenger information stolen in cyber attack
London North Eastern Railway confirms massive cybersecurity breach affecting customer data including email addresses and partial payment details. Investigation underway as passengers warned to remain vigilant.
Inside The Independent's VPN Testing Methodology
Discover the meticulous methodology behind The Independent's VPN testing process - from speed analysis to security protocols and real-world performance assessments.
Australian Leaders' Private Numbers Exposed in US Databases
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition figures Sussan Ley and Scott Morrison had their personal mobile numbers circulating in American marketing databases, raising serious security concerns.
Australian PM's mobile number leaked in security breach
Anthony Albanese's personal mobile number was publicly revealed during a press conference, raising serious questions about privacy protocols and national security safeguards for world leaders.
Discord Data Breach Exposes Billions of Messages
Popular messaging platform Discord faces scrutiny after a massive data leak exposes billions of user messages through third-party service vulnerability. UK users advised to review security settings.
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.
Discord age verification hack exposes user IDs
Sensitive identity documents including passports and driving licences from thousands of Discord users have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at an age verification provider.
Discord age verification exposes millions of ID documents
A catastrophic security failure at Discord has exposed sensitive government-issued ID documents submitted for age verification, putting millions of users at risk of identity theft and fraud.
University email blunder exposes staff data
Western Sydney University faces scrutiny after accidentally exposing staff email addresses in a mass communication error, prompting urgent investigation and privacy concerns.
Sydney Uber driver charged over hidden camera in car
A Sydney Uber driver has been charged after police discovered a hidden camera secretly recording passengers in his vehicle. The disturbing find has raised serious safety concerns for ride-sharing users across Australia.
Prince Harry wins phone hacking case against Mirror Group
Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in damages after High Court ruling finds Mirror Group engaged in 'widespread and habitual' illegal information gathering
Obese patient dies during dental procedure in Ohio
A routine dental appointment in Ohio turned fatal when 22-year-old Mathew Miller suffered a medical emergency while under anaesthesia, raising serious questions about patient safety protocols.
Police Access NHS Patient Records in Privacy Breach
Exclusive investigation reveals Derbyshire Police accessing confidential NHS patient data without consent, raising serious questions about medical privacy and police powers.
Elderly patient dies after hospital assault in London
An 85-year-old man has tragically died following an alleged assault by another patient at a central London hospital, sparking a murder investigation and raising serious questions about patient safety in NHS facilities.
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