MoD faces £100m Afghan data breach compensation bill
Taxpayers could foot a £100m bill after a catastrophic MoD data leak put Afghans at risk. A law firm has launched legal action for 1,200 claimants. Read the full story.
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Pornhub data breach hits 200 million premium users
Hackers accessed the search history and viewing data of Pornhub's premium members. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves over 200 million records. Read the full details.
NHS Trust Sues Hackers After Patient Data Stolen
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a High Court order after a cyber attack saw patient and staff data stolen and uploaded to the dark web. Learn what information was compromised.
India Mandates Government App on All New Smartphones
India's telecom ministry mandates pre-installation of the 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on all new smartphones, raising significant privacy concerns. Read more about the implications for users and manufacturers.
MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT user data exposed in breach
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
Woman's prosthetic leg and mother's ashes vanish in hospital
Pamala Bronner awoke from leg amputation surgery to find her prosthetic leg, dentures, and mother's ashes missing from a Detroit hospital. Read her shocking story.
Radiographer struck off for 3D nude patient scans
A senior radiographer has been removed from the register after creating 'lifelike' 3D images of female patients' naked bodies from CT scans for his 'sexual gratification'.
AT&T Data Breach: Claim $7,500 by Dec 18
AT&T customers affected by two major data breaches can claim up to $7,500. The deadline for filing has been extended to 18 December 2025. Act now to secure your compensation.
Nurse jailed for stealing from dementia patient
Rexy Reyes, a nurse at Nottingham's QMC, stole from a vulnerable dementia patient's bank account. He has been jailed for 18 months. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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