Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical. Go to Source
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1Password patches flaw in Mac version that could have created attack vector
The flaw consisted of missing inter-process validations, which could have allowed an attacker to hijack the 1Password browser extension or command line interface. Go to Source
Fractal ID postmortem ties breach to 2022 password hack
This breach highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining data security, especially in today’s centralized storage systems. Go to Source
Blockchain identity platform Fractal ID suffers data breach
Fractal ID gave notice that an attacker had gained access to an operator’s account, leading to the leak of a small percentage of users’ personal data. Go to Source
Coinbase ‘not aware’ of any customer data breach after Au10tix credential leak
The compliance platform Au10tix said that although a credential was leaked, there is no evidence that it was used to obtain customer data, and Coinbase said it is unaware of any breach. Go to Source
Coingecko Data Breach Affects Nearly 2 Million Users
Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on its third-party email marketing platform, Getresponse. An attacker had compromised a Getresponse employee’s account, … Read more
Nigerian Fintech Firm Flutterwave Confirms Hacking Attempt, Says Users’ Funds Safe
The Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave claimed on May 16 that it had foiled an attempt to breach its payments platform. Flutterwave asserted that the “unauthorized activities inconsistent with usual customer behavior” did not compromise users’ funds or data confidentiality. According to one report, over $7 million was siphoned from Flutterwave following a cyberattack in April. … Read more
Blockchain ID project Humanity Protocol hits unicorn status with $30M raise
Over half a million people are already on the waitlist for Humanity Protocol’s public testnet launch, expected to take place in the back half of 2024. Go to Source
Bitfinex database breach ‘seems fake,’ says CTO
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino explained that if the hacking group was telling the truth, they would have asked for a ransom, but he “couldn’t find any request.” Go to Source
Leaked Personal Info of Over 5 Million Salvadorans Apparently Linked to Chivo Wallet
A database with the personal information of over 5 million Salvadorans was recently leaked in a data breach forum. The database, which has been around since August and has recently been linked to Chivo, El Salvador’s national cryptocurrency wallet, has 144GB of data, including the full name, unique identity number, date of birth, address, and … Read more