Meta Removes Tracking Controls, Expanding Data Collection in July 2026
Meta is replacing an explicit tracking opt-out with a consolidated control, making it harder for users to disconnect third-party data from their accounts.
Category data breaches
All the latest and largest data breaches
French Government Statistics Bureau Reports Unauthorized Data Access on Employee Records
A major government statistics agency discovered unauthorized access to employee personal data, raising questions about infrastructure security at sensitive institutions.
Alamo Heights school records compromised affecting 26000 community members in Texas
Texas school district breach compromised records of 26,000 students and staff, exposing Social Security numbers and personal information to attackers.
Self-Hosted AI Models Still Vulnerable to Data Extraction Security Threats
Self-hosted AI systems are not immune to data theft—misconfiguration and supply chain attacks create multiple extraction pathways.
What to Do If Your Research Data Is Leaked
Research data breaches trigger immediate regulatory notification requirements and multi-month containment efforts—here's what institutions and researchers must do.
Data Security Failures Exposed: Why Government Wildlife Systems Face Increasing Attacks
A 3 million-person data breach reveals systemic vulnerabilities in government wildlife system security practices.
Government Cybersecurity: Why Databases Remain Targets for Major Data Breaches
2,090 cyberattacks strike globally each week, with government databases now the prize target for nation-states and criminals alike.
Wildlife Database Breach: How Vulnerable Are Your State’s Digital Systems?
Hackers breached a third-party vendor handling Texas hunting licenses, exposing 3 million individuals' driver's licenses and passport numbers.
Best Security Practices for Data Collection
Data collection security begins with not collecting unnecessary information in the first place—then protecting what you do collect through encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance.
How to Secure Your Customer Feedback Information
Customer feedback systems face rising data breach risks—here's how to protect the sensitive information your customers trust you with.