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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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How to Delete Spam SMS Messages and Add New Blocked Numbers on Android
Android does a great job of handling incoming spam SMS messages. But there are two things you might find you’re having to manually do. The first is deleting spam SMS messages. Given the constant deluge of spam that floods our various inboxes, those messages can add up. You certainly don’t want to allow your device to fill up with blocked…
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An Outbound Dialer Will Help You Win the Numbers Game
An outbound dialer is software that automates and manages outgoing phone calls. It dials from a list of phone numbers and connects an agent if and when someone picks up. By automating the dialing process, they’re able to reduce repetitive manual tasks. This is a big deal when call center agents are making hundreds of calls a day. Implemented well,…
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Sleep hot? Cool off with Sleep Number’s latest smart bed, available now
Although much of the country is on the verge of sweater weather, Sleep Number has kicked off October by launching its new cooling smart bed. The Sleep Number ClimateCool retails from $5,499 for a queen at Sleep Number and promises to deliver cooler sleep through innovative, scientifically-backed technology. Key features of the Sleep Number ClimateCool include active air cooling, individualized…
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Does Caller ID Mean Much in the Age of Spoofed Numbers?
Caller ID is the name and number displayed when you receive a call. Your caller ID shows up when you call someone else. There’s an important distinction, though — numbers you’ve saved in your contacts aren’t the same. We’re strictly talking about what appears when an unknown number calls you (or when you call someone who doesn’t have your number…
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National Public Data confirms breach exposing Social Security numbers
Background check service National Public Data confirms that hackers breached its systems after threat actors leaked a stolen database with millions of social security numbers and other sensitive personal information. The company states that the breached data may include names, email addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers (SSNs), and postal addresses. Breach linked to late 2023 hack attempt In the…
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