Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
North Korean nationals wanted in cryptocurrency embezzlement scheme; $5M reward
Four North Korean nationals charged with embezzling over $900,000 in cryptocurrency from companies in Georgia and Serbia.
Four North Korean nationals charged with embezzling over $900,000 in cryptocurrency from companies in Georgia and Serbia.
16 billion passwords leaked in Google, Facebook, Apple massive data breach: What we know
Sensitive information including logins to social media accounts was among the data exposed in what some believe is the largest breach in U.S. history.
Sensitive information including logins to social media accounts was among the data exposed in what some believe is the largest breach in U.S. history.
Iran may hit US with 'high-impact' cyberattack as Israel tensions rise, expert warns
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei threatened an "all-out war" if America intervened alongside Israel.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei threatened an "all-out war" if America intervened alongside Israel.
Georgia couple loses $800K in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam
A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.
A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
BADBOX 2.0 Botnet alert: FBI warns smart TVs, digital device may have exploit
Cyber criminals are exploiting IoT devices in homes to create a botnet called BADBOX 2.0, enabling illegal online activities.
Cyber criminals are exploiting IoT devices in homes to create a botnet called BADBOX 2.0, enabling illegal online activities.
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.
Cybercrime soars nationwide: Georgia residents face $420M in losses
Cybercrime is surging nationwide and hitting Georgia residents and businesses with increasing force, according to a new report from the FBI.
Cybercrime is surging nationwide and hitting Georgia residents and businesses with increasing force, according to a new report from the FBI.
Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023, FBI says
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pauses US cyberoperations against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
Johns Creek company at center of U.S. Treasury hacking probe
The Treasury learned of the breach on Dec. 8, when BeyondTrust, a Johns Creek-based software service provider, reported that hackers had stolen a key.
The Treasury learned of the breach on Dec. 8, when BeyondTrust, a Johns Creek-based software service provider, reported that hackers had stolen a key.
FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
Georgia Tech, affiliate GTRC hit with federal whistleblower cybersecurity lawsuit
The lawsuit raises claims under the False Claims Act and federal common law.
The lawsuit raises claims under the False Claims Act and federal common law.
How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach
A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.
A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.