The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Sergiu Gatlan has covered cybersecurity, technology, and other news beats for more than a decade. Email or Twitter DMs for tips.

National Student Clearinghouse data breach impacts 890 schools

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U.S. educational nonprofit National Student Clearinghouse has disclosed a data breach affecting 890 schools using its services across the United States. 

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TransUnion denies it was hacked, links leaked data to 3rd party

TransUnion

Credit reporting firm TransUnion has denied claims of a security breach after a threat actor known as USDoD leaked data allegedly stolen from the company's network.  The Chicago-based company's over 10,000 employees provide their services to millions of consumers and more than 65,000 businesses from 30 countries. "Immediately upon discovering ...

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Microsoft Copilot rolls out with Windows 11 22H2 update next week

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Microsoft will start rolling out its Copilot digital assistant to all customers next week, on September 26th, together with a host of new AI-powered capabilities as part of a new Windows 11 22H2 update.

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BlackCat ransomware hits Azure Storage with Sphynx encryptor

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The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang now uses stolen Microsoft accounts and the recently spotted Sphynx encryptor to encrypt targets' Azure cloud storage. 

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TikTok slapped with $368 million fine over child privacy violations

TikTok

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345 million ($368 million) for violating the privacy of children between the ages of 13 and 17 while processing their data. 

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Top Breaches Of 2023

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