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The researchers tried using the username and password “123456”, and got access to applicants’ personal information. (Image credit: Freepik)

McDonald’s hiring bot hacked, exposing data of 60 million job applicants: Report

July 11, 2025 9:39 am

Independent security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry spotted a major security risk in the backend of the McHire page’s Olivia chatbot.

M&S said some customer details had been taken, blaming the "sophisticated nature" of the incident, and said it would inform customers of the issue.

UK's M&S says customer data was taken in cyber attack

May 14, 2025 10:51 am

M&S, one of the best known names in British business, stopped taking online orders on April 25, and its share price has fallen 15% since the Easter weekend, when problems with orders first started.

Private photos of users from these 5 dating apps exposed to hackers: How it happened

April 10, 2025 2:55 pm

Three of the five affected dating apps are used widely within the LGBTQ+ community, with a total estimated user-base of nine lakh.

From ransomware to AI-powered threats, 2024 saw a significant rise in cyberattacks, demanding a robust and proactive approach to cybersecurity. (Express Image/FreePik)

Cyber threats in 2024: Key incidents and what to expect in 2025

May 02, 2025 6:26 pm

2024 witnessed a surge in cyberattacks, from ransomware and data breaches to AI-powered threats. Here’s what experts have to say about 2025.

2024 witnessed some of the worst data breaches in recent history.

How safe is your data? A look at 2024’s most high-profile cyberattacks

October 19, 2024 10:23 am

From AT&T's consecutive data breaches in the last few months to Star Health Insurance hackers stealing millions of patient and policyholder records, 2024 has been hit by numerous data breaches affecting millions worldwide.

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Airtel denies data breach of 37.5 crore subscribers, calls it attempt to 'tarnish reputation'

July 06, 2024 10:27 am

The hacker going by the alias xenZen also claimed to have been involved in an earlier data breach targeting the Union Ministry of External Affairs.

Singapore Mustafa group reports massive data leak; police investigations on

May 23, 2024 4:44 pm

A cyber attacker on the popular hacker forum BreachForums claimed to have stolen the personal information of Mustafa customers and employees.

Hackers advertise sale of 23andMe data on leaked data forum

October 08, 2023 9:05 am

The statement went on to say that a hacker may have collected passwords stolen from other sites and reused them in a bid to hijack 23andMe accounts.

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Data leak during MVA regime: Closure report by CBI accepted by court

August 23, 2023 8:12 am

The CBI had in May filed a closure report stating that it cannot proceed with the investigation.

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CBI submits closure report in data leak case linked to Fadnavis

June 17, 2023 1:48 am

The State Intelligence Department (SID), which was the complainant in the FIR, has also given its no-objection to close the investigation. The magistrate court, where the report was submitted, is likely to decide on the CBI’s plea next month.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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