Teenagers are now responsible for a surge in cyber incidents across schools in the United Kingdom, according to a report from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). ICO says students are behind more than half of all insider-led school data breaches that took...
Think about this: What would your child do if a message popped up during their favorite game or while scrolling a video app saying, “Win a brand-new iPhone—just click here!” Would they come and tell you—or try to handle it on their own? Would they click—or stop and...
Passengers of the UK's state-owned London North Eastern Railway (LNER) have been warned to be vigilant after cybercriminals accessed traveller's contact details and some information about past journeys. According to an advisory issued by LNER on its website, the...
An email mishap at a Birmingham secondary school led to the accidental exposure of hundreds of pupils’ personal details. Spreadsheet accidentally shared online Parents at Tudor Grange Academy grew alarmed after receiving a message about flu jab consent forms that...
The Federal Trade Commission has opened a sweeping inquiry into how “companion” chatbots are designed, marketed and moderated, warning that the technology’s friend‑like tone may encourage children and teens to trust it with sensitive information. The FTC issued 6(b)...
Not all data exposures or breaches are malicious in nature. However, any exposure brings danger, especially when it comes to personally identifiable information. Cybersecurity researchers love scouring the web for flaws, scams, or, in this case, non-password-protected...
