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selling personal data centrally

Privacy

Why the U.S. Government Wants to Sell You Your Own Data—From One Central Hub

Your personal data is being sold by unknown entities, but now the government wants to become your official data broker. Find out why this matters.

Hack Brief Team
May 25, 2025

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Vulnerabilities

Critical Chrome Zero-Day Letting Hackers Hijack Systems—Google Rushes Emergency Fix

Google's latest Chrome zero-day vulnerability lets hackers take complete control of…

Hack Brief Team
June 3, 2025

cyberattack affects retail websites

Cyber Attacks

Cyberattack Disrupts Victoria’s Secret Website—Could Your Favorite Store Be Next?

Victoria's Secret's $2 billion digital empire crumbled in a devastating cyberattack.…

Hack Brief Team
June 3, 2025

phishing attack using software

Phishing

How Hackers Are Outsmarting CFOS With Legit Software in a Global Phishing Blitz

Hackers weaponize legitimate software and AI to empty corporate bank accounts while…

Hack Brief Team
June 3, 2025

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Threat Intelligence

Cyber Giants Clash Over What to Call Hackers—Microsoft and CrowdStrike Push for Unity

Microsoft and CrowdStrike spearhead a battle against cybersecurity's biggest headache:…

Hack Brief Team
June 3, 2025