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30,000 Facebook accounts just got hacked via Google AppSheet—and hackers are selling them right now
Vietnamese hackers exploited Google AppSheet to phish 30,000 Facebook accounts. Here's what happened and what you need to know.
Doctors reveal the three unremarkable factors that let flesh-eating amoebas kill a man alive in 2026
Seven states just blocked public access to police license plate reader data—and EFF says it’s dangerous
Seven states are passing laws to hide police license plate reader data from public records…
Marathon players are quietly buying boss kills on eBay to skip the Compiler fight entirely
Players are bypassing Marathon's brutal final boss by purchasing pre-recorded kills on eBay, revealing an…
Brazilian DDoS protection firm secretly enabled botnet attacks on rival ISPs, KrebsOnSecurity reveals
A Brazilian DDoS protection company allegedly weaponized its platform to attack competitors, then blamed a breach when discovered by KrebsOnSecurity.
Your Smart Home Devices Are Sharing Data With 40+ Companies
Smart home devices marketed as privacy-focused are quietly feeding user information to networks of data brokers, advertising companies, and analytics…
Health Apps Are Selling Your Data to Advertisers: FTC Investigation Results
A sweeping Federal Trade Commission investigation into health and fitness applications reveals that popular wellness platforms are routinely selling sensitive…
Schools Are Using AI Surveillance on Students: What Parents Need to Know
Educational institutions across the United States are quietly deploying artificial intelligence surveillance systems that monitor student behavior, emotions, and academic…
Connected Cars Are Sharing Your Driving Data With Insurance Companies
Your car knows how fast you drive, where you go, and when you brake hard. What you might not know…