Facebook Marketplace User Data For Sale
A cyber-criminal known as “algoatson” placed the data of over 200,000 Facebook Marketplace users for sale on Breach Forums, an illicit marketplace.
The Facebook Marketplace compromised user information including full names, passwords, Facebook IDs, emails, and phone numbers, which was claimed to be stolen on October 2023.
UK’s Southern Water Hit by Data Breach
A cyberattack caused a data breach at Southern Water, which affected roughly 700,000 customers. The company informed its customers via email that their data was at risk and likely for sale on the dark web.
The email also disclosed that the data stolen included names, dates of birth, national insurance numbers, bank account details, and reference numbers. The cyber attack is still under investigation in collaboration with cybersecurity experts and The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Canada Bans Flipper Zero Over Automotive Security Fears
The Canadian Government banned the use of Flipper Zero, a customizable hacking tool due to concerns for automotive security.
Initially manufactured for cybersecurity pen testing, Flipper Zero demonstrated capabilities to unlock modern cars illicitly and the tool has since seen skyrocketing popularity in car thefts.
