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India Mandates Government App on All New Smartphones

India's telecom ministry mandates pre-installation of the 'Sanchar Saathi' cybersecurity app on all new smartphones, raising significant privacy concerns. Read more about the implications for users and manufacturers.

MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data

MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT user data exposed in breach

OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.

HMRC P800 Tax Refund: How to Check and Claim

HMRC confirms millions may be due a tax refund. Check if you've overpaid on your pension, job pay, or expenses and discover how to claim via the HMRC app or GOV.UK.

AT&T Data Breach: Claim $7,500 by Dec 18

AT&T customers affected by two major data breaches can claim up to $7,500. The deadline for filing has been extended to 18 December 2025. Act now to secure your compensation.

Security breach at Meghan Markle's Toronto home

A man has been arrested after attempting to break into the former Toronto residence of Meghan Markle, raising serious security concerns for the Sussexes and highlighting ongoing privacy challenges.

Foreign hackers breach US Congress budget office

The Congressional Budget Office confirms sophisticated cyberattack by foreign actors, raising alarms about government data security and potential intelligence gathering operations.

MaineHealth Data Breach Exposes Patient Death Notices

A major security failure at MaineHealth has left sensitive death notices publicly accessible for months, raising serious concerns about patient privacy and data protection protocols in the US healthcare system.

HMRC child benefit privacy breach scandal exposed

Tax authorities face legal crisis as experts reveal HMRC likely violated privacy laws by unlawfully collecting personal data to halt child benefit payments to thousands of families.

Landlord caught snooping in tenant's wardrobe and drawers

A UK landlord faces severe backlash after being discovered rifling through a tenant's personal belongings, including underwear drawers, raising serious concerns about tenant rights and privacy violations in rental properties.

NYC couple sues NYPD over bedroom body camera footage

A young New York City couple is taking legal action against the NYPD after police officers' body cameras captured intimate footage of their bedroom during a wellness check, raising serious questions about privacy rights and police protocol.

HMRC's child benefit crackdown targets travel fraud

UK tax authorities implement strict new measures to combat child benefit fraud, requiring families to prove children live with them when travelling overseas. Learn how this affects British parents.

Marriott Hit by Major Data Breach - 20GB Stolen

Exclusive investigation reveals how cybercriminals infiltrated Marriott's systems, stealing 20GB of confidential data including credit card details and internal documents in a major security breach affecting the hospitality industry.

NHS nurse demands answers over data breach

A senior NHS nurse is demanding answers after discovering her private information was allegedly shared between health service chiefs and Scottish Government ministers without her consent, sparking a major privacy controversy.

HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax

HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.

Instagram post triggers £5,000 HMRC tax investigation

A UK tradesman's innocent Instagram post about his new van led to a shocking £5,000 tax investigation. Discover how HMRC is monitoring social media and how to protect yourself from unexpected tax bills.

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