A massive global data leak linked to IDMerit has exposed 1 billion personal records, including national IDs and emails, across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Unauthorized access, personal data leaks surge in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
A series of cyberattacks have led to leaks of large amounts of personal data from companies across Japan. Experts say the misuse of AI may be contributing to the growing threat. As this new challenge emerges, how should companies, and society as a whole, respond?
Over 16% of Japanese companies experience data breaches
According to the survey, 30.2% of large companies suffered or potentially suffered breaches, significantly higher than 14.3% among small businesses.
Updated: Data Breaches Caused by Leaks in 2024
We’re tracking data breaches that are most likely caused by leaked secrets and keeping this page up-to-date.
AU10TIX: records exposed security breach affecting major apps
An Israeli identity verification company suffered an attack that compromised the personal data of millions of users of popular apps.
UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms
The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
Data of 600,000 Gaza households exposed in WFP cyber-attack
With over 2 million people registered in Gaza, it may be the largest-known breach of humanitarian beneficiary data to date.
AI company’s breached biometrics, ID document images make deepfake fraud easier | Biometric Update
Mercor, an AI company valued at $10B, has fallen victim of a major data breach which appears to include ID documents along with user face and voice biometrics.
No2DigitalID — Big Brother Watch
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AMD is investigating claims of stolen company data
The data for sale allegedly includes future products.
3 hacking methods primarily used in Japan data leaks | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
A Japanese cybersecurity organization says that hackers have primarily used three methods in a recent spate of attacks that resulted in personal data leaks.
Mercor Data Breach | What You Need to Know
A massive data breach at AI startup Mercor exposes risks in AI supply chains, third-party tools, and data governance. Here’s what security teams need to know.
NDIS data may have ended up in Palantir’s analytics platform as part of efforts to curb fraud
Exclusive: The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, which has access to NDIA data, used Palantir as part of a multi-agency fraud taskforce
@palle.eurosky.social just published a powerful exposé about the #WSocial "it's not a leak if we intentionally publish it" ID data controversy. I highly recommend you read it (it's in German, but you could use your browser's translation tool): metacheles.de/w-social-datenskandal/ #WIdentity #GDPR
W Social: Verifiziert heisst veroeffentlicht
www.metacheles.deReally important to notice the sleight of hand here. Nobody reported that @wsocial.eu *leaked* the data (except for W Social saying in their denials that others reported this). We all agree this over-publication was done on purpose, by design, in a way that is not totally clear to everyday users.
heiseonline
Das soziale Netz W Social will sich mit einer Verifizierung aller Konten von der Konkurrenz abheben. Dass einige gesammelte Daten publik sind, sei kein Fehler. #Social Media
Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal
Separated into its own collection. The fallout happened in 2018. Search terms: Meta, SCL Group, AggregateIQ, Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Ted Cruz, Brexit, Leave.EU, BeLeave, Trinidad and Tobago, Russia
Data leaks in Japan 2026
I’ve long been critical of the weak cybersecurity in Japan, but this is specifically about the series of data leaks circa September/October 2026 (hoping it won’t go on for longer). This is unfortunately such a huge I Told You So moment for me
Facebook-Cambridge Analytica: A timeline of the data hijacking scandal
Facebook Data Privacy Scandal: A Cheat Sheet - TechRepublic
疑惑の選挙対策会社は フェイスブックのデータから 何を得ていたのか？
Facebook may stop the data leaks, but it’s too late: Cambridge Analytica’s models live on
One Response to the Cambridge Analytica Scandal: Block Facebook's
Watch The Great Hack | Netflix Official Site
情報漏洩に関する企業アンケート｜株式会社 帝国データバンク[TDB]
Over 16% of Japanese companies experience data breaches
GMO系「国内不正アクセス、中国製AIソフトの使用確認」
【企業一覧】個人情報の漏洩・恐れを公表した企業など 随時更新
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医療や金融の個人データを保護へ 漏洩リスク防止に法整備の検討開始：朝日新聞
