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The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support Third-Party USB-C Cameras
As someone who’s planning to buy the Nintendo Switch 2, I’ve had my eye on the accessories I’d need to get with the console. Since Super Mario Party Jamboree, which is getting some new mini-games in its Switch 2 port, is one of the games I’m very interested in, the Switch 2 Camera accessory caught my eye. After all, who…
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StreamElements discloses third-party data breach after hacker leaks data
Cloud-based streaming company StreamElements confirms it suffered a data breach at a third-party service provider after a threat actor leaked samples of stolen data on a hacking forum. The platform has reassured users that the attack didn’t impact its servers, though older data at a third-party provider they stopped working with last year was still exposed. “We recently became aware…
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These five countries recorded the most third-party data breaches last year
Singapore and the Netherlands are the world’s leading hotspots for third-party data breaches, with more than seven-in-ten organizations falling victim last year. Figures from SecurityScorecard’s 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report show third-party breaches are on the rise, accounting for a third of all breaches globally. However, the number is probably higher than that due to a combination of under-reporting and…
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What are third-party apps and are they dangerous?
What are third-party apps? Any app not made by your device manufacturer or service provider falls into this category. While many are safe, downloading third-party apps from unverified sources can be risky. Knowing the differences can help you avoid potential issues. Below, we’ll discuss the types of third-party apps (with examples) and what sets them apart from first-party ones. We’ll…
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Insurance sector urged to sharpen up third-party risk management as attacks surge
Most breaches affecting the insurance industry come about through third-party attacks, with third-party software and IT behind half of them, according to new research. More than a quarter of companies reported breaches last year, SecurityScorecard found, higher than the S&P 500 average and twice as many as the US energy industry. Notably, third-party attack vectors were behind 59% of these…
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Third-Party Games Coming to iPhone and Android’s Epic Games Store
Initially launched as a distribution channel for the mobile version of Fortnite stemming from a dispute with both Apple and Google, Epic Games has always had bigger ambitions for the mobile version of the Epic Games Store. Now, it’s finally getting to fulfill those ambitions, and it’s allowing third-party games into its mobile game marketplace. Epic Games announced the expansion…
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Third-party AI tools are muddying sustainability metrics
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of executives find measuring generative AI sustainability a challenge due to limited transparency from AI providers, according to research from Capgemini. A lack of transparency in disclosure and reporting on generative AI’s environmental impact has become a major obstacle to businesses measuring and reporting on sustainability, the report found. This was the most cited reason execs gave…
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Planes, trains and third-party risks — a tale of two IT-related shutdowns – Computerworld
“It took us a while before we could trace it to a firewall issue. It was not one of the obvious causes to look at,” Strachan Stine Smemo, the Bane external communications manager, said in an email to Computerworld. “It was tricky to find the problem.” Bane’s team opted against changing any firewall settings and instead — as a temporary measure…
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Hackers steal ZAGG customers’ credit cards in third-party breach
ZAGG Inc. is informing customers that their credit card data has been exposed to unauthorized individuals after hackers compromised a third-party application provided by the company’s e-commerce provider, BigCommerce. ZAGG is a consumer electronics accessories maker known for its mobile accessories, such as screen protectors, phone cases, keyboards, and power banks. The Utah-based company has an annual revenue of $600 million.…
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Microsoft testing Windows 11 support for third-party passkeys
Microsoft is now testing WebAuthn API updates that add support for support for using third-party passkey providers for Windows 11 passwordless authentication. Passkeys use biometric authentication, such as fingerprints and facial recognition, to provide a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords, thus significantly reducing data breach risks. Redmond has been collaborating with credential providers like 1Password, Bitwarden, and…
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