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Robert Cox

PowerSchool’s Ransom Regret

Plot twist: PowerSchool paid hackers to delete stolen student data, but—shocker—the crooks didn’t keep their word. Now, schools and families are getting hit with fresh extortion threats months after the breach. Turns out, trusting cybercriminals is about as smart as giving your lunch money to the school bully and expecting your homework back. Experts say paying up just fuels more attacks. Would you ever trust a hacker’s pinky promise? #cybersecurity #databreach #ransomware #edtech #PowerSchool #Education

Julie Alexander

School Data Hackers Double-Crossed PowerSchool

PowerSchool paid off hackers after a huge data breach, thinking student and teacher info would be safe. But now, those same hackers are hitting up school districts for more ransom, threatening to leak sensitive data like Social Security numbers and medical records. Turns out, paying the ransom didn’t keep anyone safe—just made things messier. Some states are ditching PowerSchool for better security, but the fallout is huge. Wild how one hack can shake up schools nationwide! #databreach #cybersecurity #schools #PowerSchool #ransomware #Education

Hannah Jones

Is Secure Messaging Ever Truly Secure?

So, a modified Signal app used by a US official just got hacked—turns out, the archived chats weren’t even end-to-end encrypted. It’s wild to think that even government-grade messaging tools can have such glaring vulnerabilities. If high-profile users can’t trust their privacy, what does that mean for the rest of us? Are we putting too much faith in so-called secure apps? Let’s talk: would you trust your sensitive info to these platforms? #Cybersecurity #PrivacyDebate #MessagingApps #TechNews #DataBreach #Tech

Jose Armstrong

T-Mobile Payouts: Justice or Just Pennies?

T-Mobile’s 2021 data breach is finally catching up with settlement checks rolling out—years after the incident. But here’s the kicker: most affected users could see less than $5 after lawyers take their cut. Does this kind of payout actually hold tech giants accountable, or is it just a token gesture? With personal data at stake, are these settlements enough to drive real change in cybersecurity? Let’s debate! #DataBreach #Cybersecurity #TMobile #TechDebate #PrivacyMatters #Tech

edwardspeter

Major Healthcare Data Breaches Exposed

Whoa, did you hear about all these healthcare data breaches? Over 22,000 patients at Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut and DATS in Pennsylvania just got notified their info might’ve been hacked—think names, Social Security numbers, medical details, the works. Even more people in Texas and Ohio are affected too. The clinics are beefing up security and offering free credit monitoring, but yikes! If you’ve been to any of these places, keep an eye on your accounts just in case. #databreach #healthcare #cybersecurity #privacy #infosec #Health

dalemiller

Your Car Might Be Spying on You

Imagine finding out your car’s been tracking your every move—and selling that info for years—without you knowing! That’s what happened to a Toyota driver who only noticed when an insurance site already had his driving history. Turns out, his RAV4’s built-in telemetry tracked everything from speed to seatbelt use, and shared it with insurance companies. Now he’s suing Toyota and wants other drivers to join in. Would you be cool with your car sharing your secrets? #CarPrivacy #Toyota #DataBreach #Insurance #TechNews #Cars

Beth Burton

Major HIPAA Fails at Hospitals Exposed

Two hospitals just got busted for sloppy data security—one even let nearly 300,000 patient records get accessed by unauthorized users! Northeast Radiology is paying $350K and Guam Memorial Hospital $25K after federal investigators found both skipped basic HIPAA risk checks and didn’t monitor who was poking around in their systems. Now they’re on the hook for stricter security plans and extra training. Wild reminder: healthcare data breaches are still a huge deal! #HIPAA #databreach #healthcaresecurity #privacy #cybersecurity #Health

Samuel Rivera

Employee Monitoring: Security or Surveillance?

Would you trust your employer with screenshots of your every move? WorkComposer, a popular productivity tracker, just leaked 21 million employee screenshots due to an unsecured cloud bucket. These images could expose everything from sensitive emails to intellectual property. As companies double down on remote work surveillance, are we sacrificing privacy for productivity? Where should the line be drawn between monitoring and trust? #databreach #cybersecurity #privacy #remotework #cloudsecurity #Tech

Evan Knight

GM Says You Have No Privacy in Your Car

Apparently, GM thinks your driving data is fair game! They’re in hot water over a lawsuit claiming they collected and sold drivers’ info—like where you go, how you brake, and your speed—without proper consent. GM’s defense? If you’re on public roads, you shouldn’t expect privacy. Even data brokers like LexisNexis are backing them up. The wildest part: GM argues following your car in real life is the same as tracking your every move digitally. Is nothing sacred anymore? Maybe it’s time to stick to old-school rides! #CarPrivacy #GM #DataBreach #AutoNews #TechEthics #Cars

Anthony Morris

4chan Hacked: End of an Era?

4chan, the infamous imageboard, is still offline after a massive breach exposed its users and backend. With its servers wrecked and user data leaked, some say this could be the final curtain for a site that shaped internet culture—for better or worse. If 4chan is truly gone, does this mark a turning point for online anonymity and digital subcultures? Or is it just the next chapter in the wild west of the web? #Cybersecurity #InternetCulture #DataBreach #OnlineAnonymity #TechDebate #Tech

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