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Who is Charles Borges? SSA whistleblower quits after flagging DOGE data leak; writes blistering email | World News

Social Security Administration’s (SSA) chief data officer Charles Borges Social Security Administration’s (SSA) chief data officer Charles Borges has resigned, days after filing a whistleblower complaint that alledged DOGE of jeopardising sensitive personal data of millions of Americans. Borges, who assumed charge as SSA’s data chief in January 2025, said in his resignation letter that […]

‘Should bad actors gain access’: DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server | World News

DOGE puts 300 mn Americans’ social security records at risk; whistleblower alleges data uploaded on vulnerable server Records of over 300 million Americans were put at risk after officials at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created a copy of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) database on a vulnerable cloud server with no security oversight. […]

Trump Officials Demanded Confidential Data About Transgender Children Seeking Care

A Justice Department subpoena published in court documents this week provided details about the Trump administration’s expansive demands for confidential patient information from doctors and hospitals that provide gender-related treatments for children. The subpoena to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, sent in June, includes a seven-page list of requested documents, including “every writing or record […]

Can Myanmar’s 2025 quake data predict the next big one?

Scientists say earthquake prediction is impossible, but studying the 2025 Myanmar earthquake may help forecast when and where the next big tremor could strike.During the midday prayers on March 28, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar along the Sagaing Fault. With an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, it was the most […]

Data breach: Russian link suspected in US federal court hack; sensitive information compromised in yearlong violation

Investigators have found evidence linking Russia, at least in part, to a recent breach of the computer system managing federal court documents, which compromised highly sensitive records, including information that could expose sources and individuals charged with national security offences, reported the New York Times.The revelation comes amid US President Donald Trump’s scheduled meeting with […]

Low battery, higher prices? California targets AI-driven pricing; bill to ban use of phone data for secret hikes

Senator Aisha Wahab (Image credits: X @SenAishaWahab) A California lawmaker is leading a bold push to ban companies from using personal data collected from phones, laptops, and other devices to secretly hike prices- an AI-driven tactic increasingly under fire from consumer advocates and lawmakers alike. Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democrat from Fremont, has introduced legislation […]

‘We need accurate numbers’: Trump fires BLS chief Erika McEntarfer after weak July jobs report; claims ‘Biden appointee’ manipulated data

BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer, left, and US President Donald Trump ( Image credits: X) US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed bureau of labor statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer, just hours after the agency released a weaker-than-expected July jobs report.In a post on Truth Social, he accused Erika McEntarfer, a Biden appointee, of manipulating employment […]

Canada’s arms shipments to Israel continue despite official freeze, shows data; records reveal ammo and parts sent

An Israeli soldier directs a tank at a staging area near the border with the Gaza Strip (Image : AP) Despite the Canadian government’s repeated claims that it halted arms exports to Israel in January 2024, newly uncovered Israeli import records and global shipping documents suggest otherwise, revealing ongoing shipments of Canadian military goods, including […]

What is Tea? The viral women-only app hit by massive data breach; it lets women review men

Tea Dating Advice is a women-only platform where users can anonymously share information about men they are dating in the United States, according to Sky News. Tea, an app made to help women share information about men they date, has been breached. The company confirmed on Friday that thousands of user images were exposed online. […]

Beware of honeypot trap: How UAE travelers are risking their data on public Wi-Fi | World News

Travelers using public Wi-Fi should beware of fake networks that can steal their personal data/ Representative Image TL;DRHackers use fake Wi-Fi hotspots called honeypots to steal data.Man-in-the-Middle attacks let criminals spy on your online activity.Using VPNs and smart habits can protect your information on public Wi-Fi.When you travel abroad, connecting to free Wi-Fi in airports, […]