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National Public Data breach: Lawsuit claims failed to protect billions of personal records
A proposed class action lawsuit has alleged that nearly three billion records were stolen during a cyber attack targeting background checking service, National Public Data, in April. Jerico Pictures, which operates National Public Data (NPD), is a background-checking service which scrapes personally identifiable information (PII) of individuals from non-public sources. On 8 April, the threat actor USDoD listed National Public…
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Websites That List Your Personal Information
Want to know which websites list personal information? Current regulations allow data brokers and people search sites to publish your data. These websites can sell your data to anybody willing to pay. This guide explains how to protect your privacy by removing your data from data broker sites. The risks of having your personal information available online are severe. Anyone…
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CISA proposes new security requirements to protect govt, personal data
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is proposing security requirements to prevent adversary states from accessing American’s personal data as well as government-related information. The requirements are aimed at entities that engage in restricted transactions that involve bulk U.S. sensitive personal data or U.S. government-related data, especially if the info is exposed to “countries of concern” or “covered persons.”…
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Can You Use A Personal Checking Account For Your Business?
Let’s say you’ve just started your business and things are moving fast. Between getting clients, handling orders, and managing finances, you might wonder, “Do I really need a separate business bank account, or can I just use my personal one?” The idea of keeping everything simple and in one place is tempting. But while you can use a personal checking…
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No, not pull-ups — personal trainer recommends this one exercise that builds upper body strength without weights
You don’t need weights to increase strength and build muscles in your upper body, but you do need to be doing the right bodyweight exercises. Pull-ups and dips are great moves, but when we asked Nicholas Arcata, certified master trainer at Fit Athletic Club, for his top bodyweight move for beginners in particular, push-ups came out on top. “Push-ups are…
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Take it from a personal trainer — this 20-minute walking workout builds strength and boosts your metabolism without weights
I’m a big fan of a good, long walk. Whether I’ve got 10 minutes or two hours, I’m always keen to lace up a pair of sneakers and get outdoors to stretch my legs. The benefits of walking are well-documented, improving your physical and mental wellbeing while remaining accessible, low-impact and enjoyable. A walk can be five minutes to the…
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EU ruling clamps down on Meta’s use of personal data for ads – Computerworld
The European Court of Justice has decided that Facebook owner Meta must minimize the amount of personal data it uses for personalized ads, the BBC reports . The decision from the EU’s top court means that only a small part of Meta’s data collection can be used for advertisements. The ruling stems from a complaint by privacy activist Max Schrems, who…
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Upper Merion Township, PA notifies residents of data breach that compromised their personal info
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania officials this week confirmed they notified residents about a December 2023 data breach that compromised their personal information. The township has not publicly disclosed number of people affected or the contents of the breached data. Upper Merion is offering victims free credit monitoring via Equifax, implying the data contained information that could be used for identity…
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100 million Americans just had their personal information leaked in the massive MC2 Data breach
Nearly one-third of the US population may have had their personal data exposed following a leak at background check firm MC2 Data. To carry out its checks, MC2 Data compiles data from a range of sources, including criminal records, employment history, family data, and contact details. This data is used to create profiles of individuals that are then sold to…
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No, not sit-ups — these are the two abs exercises you need to sculpt a six-pack, according to a personal trainer
If you’re looking to strengthen your core and get more defined abs, there are hundreds of exercises out there you can use. However, not all abs exercises are created equal, especially if your purpose is specifically to try and carve out a six pack, rather than just increase your core strength in general. Personal trainer Jeremy Ethier has a six…
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