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Google patched bug leaking phone numbers tied to accounts
A vulnerability allowed researchers to brute-force any Google account’s recovery phone number simply by knowing a their profile name and an easily retrieved partial phone number, creating a massive risk for phishing and SIM-swapping attacks. The attack method involves abusing a now-deprecated JavaScript-disabled version of the Google username recovery form, which lacked modern anti-abuse protections. The flaw was discovered by security…
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How to Make Sense of Garmin’s Forerunner Model Numbers
Garmin’s Forerunner line contains some of my favorite watches—the 265, which is arguably still the best of the bunch; the 570, which newly replaced it and has some snazzy new features, and the 955, which is a heck of a deal for something so feature-rich despite its age. If these numbers mean nothing to you, read on—they’re actually pretty easy…
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Old AT&T data leak repackaged to link SSNs, DOBs to 49M phone numbers
A threat actor has re-released data from a 2021 AT&T breach affecting 70 million customers, this time combining previously separate files to directly link Social Security numbers and birth dates to individual users. AT&T told BleepingComputer that they are investigating the data but also believe it originates from the known breach and was repackaged into a new leak. “It is…
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Sleep Number’s cheapest smart mattress drops to $539 for Memorial Day — with built in sleep tracking and adjustable firmness
Sleep Number is known for manufacturing the most affordable smart beds on the market, and the c1 smart bed is the most budget-friendly model in its catalog. With 10% off all sizes, you can now save $99.90 on a queen c1 Smart Bed at Sleep Number, bringing the cost to $899.10 from $999. Sleep Number is the brand behind the…
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SK Telecom says malware breach lasted 3 years, impacted 27 million numbers
SK Telecom says that a recently disclosed cybersecurity incident in April, first occurred all the way back in 2022, ultimately exposing the USIM data of 27 million subscribers. SK Telecom is the largest mobile network operator in South Korea, holding roughly half of the national market. On April 19, 2025, the company detected malware on its networks and responded by isolating…
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Over 400,000 hit in massive employee benefits data breach — Social Security numbers and more exposed
A firm that focuses on employee benefits enrollment, Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Inc. (Kelly Benefits) sent a notice to clients to alert them that thousands of them had their data exposed in a cyberattack. As reported by CyberNews, the company has confirmed, both in the client notice as well as in a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office,…
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Researchers claim their protocol can create truly random numbers on a current quantum computer
She added, “over the years, there have been issues of poor random number generation that have hampered cryptographic implementations. There are also many reputable random number generation methods available. Using a quantum computer for random number generation is certainly an option, though there may be questions about cost or scalability.” Could be used on near-term quantum machines The authors of…
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Georgia school district issues data breach notification after ransomware claim – SSNs & account numbers leaked
Muscogee County School District has started issuing data breach notifications following a cyber attack in December 2024. This attack was claimed by ransomware gang SafePay in late January with 382 GB of data allegedly stolen. In its notification, Muscogee County School District (MCSD) states that it detected suspicious activity on its network on December 26, 2024. However, after investigation, it…
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Why the Rate Center Matters When You Buy or Port Numbers
A rate center is a particular geographic area that’s crucial for businesses relying on phone services, whether they’re using traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) or making calls over the internet with VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). These centers outline the rules for local calling, billing, and assigning phone numbers. Essentially, they determine whether a call is local or long-distance…
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Microsoft Ends Sale of Skype Numbers & Credits
Microsoft has stopped offering Skype Numbers and Credits. So now, users can no longer buy phone numbers or credits to make calls. This change was highlighted by a volunteer moderator on the Skype community forum who found they couldn’t buy credits. At first, it was considered a regional problem because the user had a Russian account but was in Brazil,…
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