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919 sats \ 13 comments \ @Rsync25 7 Aug security

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jerrybature 8 Aug

What a blow! It's rather unfortunate humans are the weakest link in terms of centralized security systems.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @160ed04091 8 Aug

to me It is likely that the data breach occurred due to a combination of vulnerabilities in the organization's cyber security measures, such as weak or outdated security protocols, inadequate data encryption, and lack of employee training on cyber security best practices

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @krawall 8 Aug

I like how they say "including social security numbers" of 2.9b people. Well MINE didn't get stolen, ya know, I'm not a US citizen.

2.9b, everyone we know should be in this list ... let's go diggin'

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @Satosora 7 Aug

Its insane how many data breaches there are now.

20 sats \ 3 replies \ @kepford 7 Aug

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55 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 8 Aug

You know, if people just used bitcoin, they would only have the bitcoin address. Cant do a lot with that.

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 8 Aug

Been saying this for years

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 8 Aug

Smart guy! I just think the world needs to move forward.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @random_ 7 Aug

Now to cross reference this list with the list of people I don't like.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Msd0457890 7 Aug

These attacks on large technology platforms are becoming more and more common, but who is responsible for this vulnerability of user data?