Keyword "personal information" - List of latest news (110 results)

22:35 ‘Keeping them safe’: OnlyFans star shares heartbreaking moment she was doxxed

The only reason we know that Onlyfans creator and influencer Kayla Jade has children is because she was forced to share it with the public after being essentially doxxed.

17/04 ChatGPT's update made me afraid to post photos online

ChatGPT's update made me afraid to post photos online

15/04 ‘Petulant, stupid’: Eddie McGuire torches wayward Bulldog forward

Eddie McGuire has torched Jamarra Ugle-Hagan over the Bulldogs forward’s latest moves.

30/03 "Seller Show" is distorted, e-commerce platforms have introduced measures for AI fake pictures for the first time | Compliance Weekly Report (184 issues)

"Seller Show" is distorted, e-commerce platforms have introduced measures for AI fake pictures for the first time | Compliance Weekly Report (184 issues)

24/03 Exposing the "fraud-related" express delivery: Not only Yunda, but also the fraud-related packages have invaded the express delivery industry

Exposing the "fraud-related" express delivery: Not only Yunda, but also the fraud-related packages have invaded the express delivery industry

23/03 CCTV exposed the new type of cyber violence "opening a box": providing a mobile phone number of 1,600 yuan can check the address, and tens of thousands of yuan can check all information within five years

CCTV exposed the new type of cyber violence "opening a box": providing a mobile phone number of 1,600 yuan can check the address, and tens of thousands of yuan can check all information within five years

18/03 What legal mines will be stepped into if AI abuse

What legal mines will be stepped into if AI abuse

17/03 The cost of applying for overdue credit in five items is about 3,000? Picture P to modify credit? Be careful of "defrauding loans"

The cost of applying for overdue credit in five items is about 3,000? Picture P to modify credit? Be careful of "defrauding loans"

16/03 Who owns digital data about you? South African legal scholar weighs up property and privacy rights

If data ownership is not clearly established, it could stifle innovation and investment.

14/03 Scammers are eyeing AI technology, financial consumer rights protection faces new challenges

Scammers are eyeing AI technology, financial consumer rights protection faces new challenges

14/03 Interest rates cross the red line, "user agreement" has hidden mystery, easy loans leave gaps in information security

Interest rates cross the red line, "user agreement" has hidden mystery, easy loans leave gaps in information security

05/03 U.S. says China paid hackers to target critics, steal data

The Justice Department has charged 10 Chinese citizens and two government agents for hacks that targeted dissidents, news outlets and American government agencies, among others.

19/02 Major IVF provider assess possible cyber breach

A major IVF provider for Aussies hoping to become parents has confirmed an “unauthorised third party” has accessed its data, after “suspicious activity” was detected.

08/02 Deepseek in trouble: countries begin to prohibit AI by filtration of user data

From Australia to the United States, several governments are evaluating measures against this, alleged violations of privacy. We explain what is happening

03/02 Six reasons to change your passwords right now: in two seconds a criminal can discover it

When making a periodic change of keys you can avoid unauthorized accesses and maintain online privacy

08/01 A-list star issues stark warning to fans

Johnny Depp notified his millions of followers online that artificial intelligence attempted to use his likeness to scam his fans out of money.

19/12 Did you know that restarting or turning off your cell phone protects your personal information? Find out how many times a week you should do it

Turning off or restarting your cell phone not only optimizes its performance, but also helps prevent cybersecurity risks, as recommended by the National Security Agency (NSA).

17/12 Meta pays $50m for Aussie privacy breach

US tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out $50m to Australians impacted by the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal in a landmark settlement with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

14/12 It may hack your personal information.. Beware of the iPhone charger!

It may hack your personal information.. Beware of the iPhone charger!

02/12 UK tourists fume 'never again' as Spain enacts new holiday rules December 2

New rules in Spain enacted today require tourists to provide more information when staying at hotels, guest houses, apartments and more.

02/12 Work party no-no’s that could get you sacked

The humble work Christmas party – it might be the one of the key events on the social calendar for some, but for others, it might actually feel closer to the worst time of the year.

08/11 National Assembly delegate: 'I was also scammed because information was leaked'

Delegate Trinh Lam Sinh said that thieves stole his personal information to threaten and defraud him and suggested tightening regulations on personal data protection.

04/11 The industry collects biometric information... A ‘hole’ in personal information protection due to insufficient laws

The domestic biometric system market is growing rapidly, from KRW 2.4 trillion this year to KRW 4.5 trillion in 2027. “If fingerprints, etc. are leaked, recovery is impossible.” Personal Information Protection Department "Target for revision of related laws next year" (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Sang-seo = The types and scope of collection of biometric information are rapidly expanding in l

04/10 Aussies’ private information shared without consent

Australians’ personal information is being shared 450 times a day through online ad-tracking systems without their consent or knowledge.

12/09 “If you receive a Chuseok delivery, pick it up immediately and be sure to discard the invoice.”

Personal Information Commission requests protection of personal information related to courier delivery ahead of holidays (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Sang-seo = #1. Company A decided to hold a free trial event and deliver products to winning customers. Company A changed the delivery company and delivery method once ahead of delivery. In this process, without completely removing the invoice

11/09 British tourists given 3 warnings over new EU passport rules for holidays

EXCLUSIVE: Brits headed for Europe in the first half of 2025 have been warned about the hurdles they could face when the new EU passport rules are introduced.

06/09 Locals slam confusing parking sign

Residents in a Sydney council have become fed up after parking meters were replaced by an app payment system, demanding locals hand over their personal information.

03/06 I bragged about it on social media... “Won a 20 million won cruise trip”

An American family boasted about a luxury cruise worth 20 million won on social media, but their boarding was canceled a day before the trip. According to the New York Post on the 1st (local time), Tiffany Banks, a nurse living in Kentucky, was notified that the cruise she had planned for a year was canceled two days before departure. The Banks family paid $15,000 (about 20.6 million won) to reser

27/05 Ministry of Education, personal information of over 10,000 teachers leaked... “The minister must apologize”

AI-related teacher training list… The list contains names, schools, and phone numbers (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Seo Hye-rim = It was found that the personal information of about 10,000 teachers was leaked during the training process for the Ministry of Education's artificial intelligence (AI) digital textbook project. According to the education community on the 27th, in an official letter sen

15/05 Indecopi warns that they will fine companies that make spam calls with S/2 million

Telephone spam has become one of the main problems for Peruvians. Indecopi will take drastic measures to confront this problem.

14/05 The personal information of well-known entrepreneurs has been leaked on a large scale, involving Mixue Bingcheng, Rongsheng, Semir, Weilai, etc., and the average price is about 2 cents! The seller said the data is hundreds of millions

The personal information of well-known entrepreneurs has been leaked on a large scale, involving Mixue Bingcheng, Rongsheng, Semir, Weilai, etc., and the average price is about 2 cents! The seller said the data is hundreds of millions

06/05 Remove photos and keep name private... Signs of expansion from local governments to education offices

Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education promotes measures to protect public officials handling civil complaints (Incheon = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Sang-yeon = In the wake of the death of a public official in Gimpo, a movement to keep personal information of public officials confidential is spreading to educational offices. According to the education community on the 6th, the Incheon Metropolita

02/05 The accountant divulged the diagnosis from someone else's sick leave. Experts reminded about responsibility

The employee has the right to demand compensation for property and moral damage, noted by the National Center for Personal Data Protection. PD, which relate to human health and are special PD.

02/05 Thousands at risk in major data breach

About a million people who visited a pub or RSL have had their drivers license shared online in a major data breach.

25/04 “Psychiatric diagnosis posted on internal network” Victims hit by exposure of personal information

Hospital records found due to discord at work... The company said, "There was no intention at all." (Busan = Yonhap News) Reporter Park Seong-je = "I went to a psychiatrist because of a problem at work, but the company exposed my medical certificate and personal information. What should I do?" Nurse A, in her 30s, who works at the Busan Blood Center of the Korean Red Cross, complained of embarrass

18/04 Cybercriminals foiled in massive operation

Five alleged cybercriminals have been arrested across the country as part of an international operation trying to take down a cybercrime platform used to steal personal credentials from victims around the world, including more than 94,000 people in Australia.

13/04 What are the two new WhatsApp privacy features coming to iPhone

The platform seeks to guarantee the protection of personal information against tracking and analysis by entities and third parties

11/04 Man has $10,000 stolen in SIM card scam

An Aussie business owner who had $10,000 stolen from his bank account as part of an elaborate SIM card scam has slammed the telcos for failing to stop the scammers.

11/04 Video shows Woolies delivery truck dragging parked car into road in Victoria collision

A Woolies delivery truck has been filmed dragging an elderly shopper’s parked car into the road in a collision that led to a one-hour standoff, the car owner claims.

10/04 Retail giant responds after millions of Aussies warned

Online retail giant Temu has defended its collection and use of Australians’ data as it faces increased scrutiny across the globe.

09/04 Millions of Aussie shoppers warned as popular Chinese retailer under scrutiny

Online retail giant Temu has quickly gained popularity since launching in Australia a year ago – but along with the hype comes huge concerns for customers’ data.

03/04 Higgins’ horror at mass text leak

Brittany Higgins called out the leaking of “private” contents from her phone for months, taking to social media and other forums to warn of “the dangerous precedent to tolerate a victim’s private data to be weaponised in this manner without any recourse”.

27/03 AI death prediction researchers warn of copycats

The Life2vec AI Chatbot was revealed late last year, but remains private and unavailable to the public, according to a report from Metro.

12/03 Roskomnadzor recorded a leak of customer data from microfinance organizations

Roskomnadzor is aware of the leak of client data from one Russian microfinance organization, and is also checking information about another company. Earlier, the Ministry of Digital Development of Kazakhstan reported that it was checking information about clients of the Russian “Zaymer” and “A Dengi”

04/03 The Ministry of Public Security pointed out many 'gaps' related to personal data

The Ministry of Public Security said that not only is there a lack of sanctions, but terminology related to personal data protection is not consistent, making management difficult.

29/02 Is yours on the list? These are the most hacked passwords in the world

It is very common for sensitive information account keys to contain names or dates referring to users.

29/02 Tinder and TikTok, among the apps that use our personal data the most: see the complete list

Through artificial intelligence, a study pointed out that other popular social networks such as Facebook and Instagram also violate privacy laws

28/02 Devastating Medicare text scam revealed

A scam which threatens to “suspend access to Medicare” unless Australians handover personal information is part of a spike in scams around welfare initiatives looking to exploit the current cost-of-living crisis, say authorities.

27/02 If Online Ads Feel More Annoying, It’s Because They Are

What isn’t an ad these days?

21/02 An international group of hackers and extortionists has been exposed

Hackers stole confidential information and personal data from well-known companies, and then demanded a ransom for them.

26/01 The largest personal data leak in history also affected Belarusians

Experts warned that in connection with this, Twitter users LinkedIn, Telegram, Canva, Dropbox, VK and other services can receive spam, emails from unknown recipients.

25/01 What complaints do people make most often, were told by the Personal Data Protection Center

This opinion was shared by the director of the National Defense Center personal data Andrey Gaev before the press conference dedicated to International Day for Personal Data Protection.

25/01 Belarus plans to increase fines for violating laws in the field of personal data protection

"This year it is planned to amend the legislation on administrative offenses. Planned proposals for endowing our center with the appropriate functionality for compiling protocols,” said Andrey Gaev.

24/01 Danger on WhatsApp: be careful when sending photos in original quality

Without knowing it, users would give information about their location

17/01 Chatbots Will Change How We Talk to People

The transformation could be dangerous.

09/01 What Happened to Quora?

The tragedy of Q&A sites is the story of the internet.

09/01 Thousands of fake online stores impersonating prominent brands luring unsuspecting shoppers

Australian bargain-hunters are being warned to take care when splashing their cash online, with a surge in the number of dodgy shops swiping credit card details and personal information.

05/01 He threatens to steal your personal information.. Warning about a new trend on Instagram

He threatens to steal your personal information.. Warning about a new trend on Instagram

28/12 Warning over popular Instagram trend

A cybersecurity expert has warned against Instagram’s latest “Get to Know Me” trend, which exposes answers to security questions.

28/12 How California’s Delete Act will try to keep personal info offline

Californians will gain enhanced control over their online personal data with the implementation of the new Delete Act, effective Jan. 1.

23/12 The Uncanny Experience of Year-End Roundups

Features such as Spotify Wrapped confirm that you’re the main character of your internet.

21/12 A man has been sentenced for purchasing stolen data from illegal websites

A man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for purchasing stolen information from an online criminal marketplace on Wednesday.

17/12 Woman loses $40k in minutes after getting a simple text

A woman who lost $40,000 after getting a simple text, even though she called her bank fearing it was a scam, has issued a blunt warning to other Aussies.

08/12 Higgins’ rape counsellor to take stand

An Australian Federal Police officer and a rape crisis counsellor are expected to give evidence in Sydney’s Federal Court on Friday as Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson fight defamation claims over their coverage of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation.

23/11 'Lee Sun-kyun and Drugs' Director Yeo's personal information including face and name revealed... “It’s very popular”

While actor Lee Sun-kyun was accused of drug use, some information about the woman involved with him was revealed. On the 22nd, 'Garo Vertical Research Institute' (hereinafter referred to as Ga Se-yeon) said, '[Shock Exclusive] Gangnam No. 1 Madame Kim's identity!!! A video titled ‘(6 previous drug convictions)’ was posted. In the actual title, Mr. Kim's real name was revealed. In the video that d

15/11 Dire legal issue looming over Optus

Optus could face multimillion-dollar legal consequences in the wake of its disastrous network outage after health services across the nation were disrupted.

13/11 U.S. court rules cars can legally store and transmit users' text messages and call logs

IT House reported on November 13 that a U.S. court ruled that a car’s infotainment system can legally store and transmit text messages and call records on a mobile phone, even if the user deletes the information from the phone. IT House noted that the Washington Court of Appeals ruled last week that automakers such as Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and General Motors did not violate the law by storing

12/11 More than 20 million pieces of illegally obtained information about Belarusians were removed by the NCPD in two years

Over the course of two years of work, the National Center for Personal Data Protection has deleted more than 20 million pieces of illegally obtained information. The director of the center, Andrei Gaev, spoke about this.

23/10 Mom desperate for work after losing life savings to an employment scam

A Queensland woman who was desperate for work has issued a chilling warning after she lost her life savings to a cruel job scam.

19/10 Fury as 424 banks, 718 ATMs shut down

New data has seemingly reaffirmed an influential Australian cash advocate’s fears the nation is being “herded” into digital banking against the will of many.

17/10 Sov Cit arrested trying to fine cop $100

A New Zealand man pulled over by police recorded an unusual interaction where he read the officer his “rights” before threatening a $100-a-minute fine if he were to be apprehended.

09/10 Star’s explosive new claims after leaked rant

Television star David Walliams has suffered suicidal thoughts since being dropped from Britain’s Got ­Talent, court papers reveal.

02/10 Artists Are Losing the War Against AI

OpenAI has introduced a tool for artists to keep their images from training future AI programs. It may not make a difference.

27/09 ‘Take what i can get’: Landlord on rental crisis

A landlord in Victoria has said he views those living in his properties as “customers” and does not rent out to people on Jobseeker, as an inquiry hears growing calls to increase rent assistance.

21/09 What Big Tech Knows About Your Body

The most intimate details of your health are just data points.

15/09 The Very Common, Very Harmful Thing Well-Meaning Parents Do

Surveilling your kids will only backfire.

14/09 Kids Deserve Privacy Online. They’re Not Getting It.

Today’s children face a world of constant surveillance. Their very sense of self is at stake.

14/09 AFP officers affected by cyberattack

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has been revealed as one of the government agencies affected by a cyberattack on a national law firm.

12/09 The Atlantic’s Guide to Privacy

Our personal information is what powers the modern internet. Here’s what that really means—and what you can do about it.

07/09 ‘Creepy’: car brands in US sex data shock

Your car may be keeping tabs on your “sex drive”.

05/09 ‘Playboy rapist’ a ‘psychopath’: court

A notorious sex offender dubbed the “playboy rapist” has been described as a “psychopath” with a compulsion to lie as he fights to have his personal devices given back to him by police.

04/09 Shock stats reveal scammers’ new target

There has been a major spike in scammers targeting underage victims, new data has revealed.

31/08 Luggage mistake everyone makes

This is a major travel no-no.

17/07 Firms and authorities stop requiring staff to display names amid harassment

Concerns have been raised that name tags showing full names can lead to people identifying workers' personal information on social media.

30/06 Fujitsu halts residence certificate system as issues over My Number cards mount

The glitch adds to growing public concerns over My Number identification cards after a spate of reports detailing leaks of private information in recent months.

12/06 Human error leads to privacy breach for one person's pension records

The pension records were linked to someone else's My Number due to human error and were shared on the Mynaportal portal site for My Number cardholders.

06/06 Japan eyes introduction of new My Number cards in 2026

The government will consider issuing the new cards with enhanced security as the current My Number cards, introduced in 2016, will start to expire in 2026.

09/05 Scam that’s cost desperate Aussies $126k

Cold-hearted scammers are preying on vulnerable renters amid the cost-of-living crisis, with reports of rental scams increasing as vacancy rates sink to record lows across Victoria.

02/05 New move to protect personal data

A standalone privacy commissioner will be appointed to deal with the growing threats to data security to protect the personal information of millions of Australians.

28/04 ‘Mean girls’ cruel act caught on camera

A spectator who was innocently filming herself enjoying a sports game has captured the shocking moment a pair of women behind her began acting in a disgusting way.

21/04 Customers sue Optus after hack

More than 100,000 Optus customers have launched legal action against the telco in the wake of a cyberattack, alleging the company failed to protect their personal information.

20/04 Why you should never charge your phone like this at an airport

Finding a USB outlet at an airport to charge your phone can feel like a big win when travelling.

16/04 Australia labelled ‘racist’ after TikTok ban

A former Chinese diplomat has labelled Australia’s TikTok ban on government devices “racism”, telling the Government: “You do not want to have an enemy with 1.4 billion people.”

15/04 Latitude hack fallout continues

The fallout from a “sophisticated and malicious cyber-attack” on an Australian financial firm continues to spread, with Coles Financial Services confirming its data had been exposed.

11/04 Latitude hackers make ransom demand

Latitude Financial Group has confirmed that hackers who stole the details of 14 million customers last month have demanded a ransom but says it won’t pay up.

03/04 Thousands exposed in data breach

A NSW government department has issued a warning to thousands of customers that their personal data may have been ‘exposed’.

31/03 Wives tricked into exposing Russians

Russian wives have been duped into exposing information about their husbands in the military.

27/03 Hacking sees 14m customers detail’s stolen

The cyberattack of Aussie financial firm Latitude is far worse than the company originally reported with a whopping 14 million customers’ details stolen as a result of the breach.

24/03 ChatGPT users' credit card details and personal information are LEAKED

OpenAI revealed Friday that a bug caused ChatGPT to show personal data of some users to others. This included first and last name, email address and credit card details.

18/03 ‘Disgraceful’: Company lashed over hacking

Angry customers have lashed out at Australian financial service provider Latitude after its systems were hacked – which has seen sensitive personal information obtained – as millions still remain in the dark on whether they have been impacted.

16/03 Why does the U.S. still retain the biometrics of millions of Iraqis?

Biometrics of nearly 3 million Iraqis are being stored in a database in West Virginia — where they are still held 20 years after the Iraq War started.

16/03 Australia monitoring US/TikTok stoush

The Albanese government is watching closely as the Biden administration takes on TikTok, demanding the Chinese social media company sell the app or face a ban in the US.

17/02 Japan to offer insurance certificates to those without integrated My Number card

Those who haven't merged their My Number and health insurance cards can apply for the free certificate, or continue using the insurance card for one more year.

16/02 Big payday for future data hack victims

Victims of future data breaches, similar to last year’s Optus and Medibank hacks, would be able to sue for compensation under a proposed sweeping overhaul of the nation’s privacy laws.

15/02 Report flags EU-style privacy laws

Toughening up reporting obligations for data breaches and allowing Australians the ‘right to be forgotten’ online are proposed in the review into the country’s Privacy Act.

14/02 Drivers hit with ‘fake’ parking fines

Private parking operators in Queensland will no longer have access to vehicle registration information under a new move by the state government to curb “dodgy practice”.

01/02 Sad end to 80yo Aussie’s ‘relationship’

Details of a scam targeting an elderly Queensland man looking have revealed a snippet of the dark reality behind catfishing scams online.

23/01 Don’t reply to this ‘ATO’ Facebook post

A new “insidious” scam is duping honest Australian taxpayers out of cash and their personal information online.

21/01 ‘Cockroach of the net’: Where paedos target kids

A leading cyber safety expert has labelled website Omegle the “cockroach” of the internet, because of the danger it places children in.

04/01 ‘Targeted’: Scam costing Aussies millions

Millions of dollars were ripped from Aussie jobseekers last year, while more than 3000 get-rich-quick scams were reported to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).