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Major study shows people are swapping Google for the likes of ChatGPT — here’s why
For decades, “Google” has been synonymous with searching the web, becoming a default verb for finding information online. From troubleshooting tech issues to finding local businesses, Google has long been the go-to tool for instant answers. But that might be changing. A new study conducted by Future Publishing with 510 participants from the US and 518 participants from the UK…
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Great Plains Bank notifies 7K+ people of data breach that compromised SSNs
Great Plains Bank Corporation, the parent company of Great Plains National Bank, yesterday confirmed it notified 7,767 people about a November 2024 data breach that compromised names and Social Security numbers. Ransomware gang Akira claimed responsibility for the attack on December 16, 2024, saying it stole 18 GB of data from Great Plains National Bank. The group further claims to…
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North Carolina law firm notifies 13K people of data breach that compromised SSNs
Yesterday, Mewborn & DeSelms, Attorneys at Law began notifying 12,941 people of a data breach following a cyber attack in April 2024. Ransomware gang BlackSuit claimed an attack on the North Carolina law firm in May 2024. In its notification, Mewborn & DeSelms states: “On April 2, 2024, Mewborn & DeSelms identified a network disruption and promptly initiated an investigation…
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These Mistakes Can Let Other People Cancel Your Travel Booking
Booking travel isn’t usually done in a state of calm. You’re trying to match the cheapest flights and hotel dates, juggle transport connections, and in the worst-case scenario, coordinate with a number of travel companions with different opinions. Amongst all of this, it’s easy to make mistakes. One Typo Could End Your Vacation Early We all know to carefully check…
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Discord now lets you quietly block people
Discord is offering users a new way to block people without the confrontational nature of an actual block. The new feature, called Ignore, is essentially a mute function that can hide annoying or abusive users without attracting unwanted attention — thus avoiding unnecessary anxiety or flare-up drama. You can apply the new Ignore feature by going to a user’s profile,…
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California chain of hospitals and clinics notifies 569K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, medical info, passwords, credit cards
Solano County, California’s NorthBay Healthcare yesterday confirmed it notified 569,012 people about a January 2024 data breach that compromised the following patient info: Social Security numbers Passport numbers Financial account numbers Medical info Biometric info Health insurance info Driver’s license numbers Passport numbers Usernames Passwords Credit or debit card numbers, expiration dates, security codes, and PINs NorthBay says it detected…
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Is the NFL Rigged? What People Are Getting Wrong This Week
The pre-Super Bowl hype weeks have begun, and with them comes the annual American tradition of calling the NFL rigged. Local drunks, AM radio sports show hosts, and message board experts are all in agreement: The fix is in. Last year, the most interesting conspiracy theory held that the Pentagon rigged the entire 2024 NFL season so the Chiefs could…
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Kansas law firm notifies 152K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, finances
Kansas law firm Berman & Rabin yesterday confirmed it notified 151,944 people about a July 2024 data breach that compromised Social Security numbers and financial account info. Attackers first breached the firm on July 5, 2024, but the firm didn’t discover the breach until October 8, 2024, according to a disclosure submitted to the Maine attorney general. “It was determined…
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Ohio and Pennsylvania nursing agency notifies 58K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, medical info
Nursing agency HCF Management this week confirmed it notified nearly 58,000 people of a September 2024 data breach that compromised Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, medical info, and health insurance info. The following HCF facilities reported breaches to the US Department of Health and Human Services, along with the number of victims whose data were compromised:…
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Epic Free People sale is live — 11 deals I’d add to my wardrobe from $4
Free People is a wondrous store to explore if you’ve had your eye on a statement piece for your wardrobe. And while staple pieces often come at a premium price, a past-season sale may just be the perfect time to buy. Free People is a brand known for its bold, vintage-inspired looks — and right now, it’s hosting an epic…
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