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Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 23:43:38

Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

Kuong Li, 50, was charged with illegal recruitment for exploitation, aggravated fraud, organised crime and money laundering Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman featured in a … [+5746 chars]

Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

  • The Rosen Law Firm PA
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 23:22:00

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (NYSE: PXED) resulting from allegations…

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Phoenix Ed… [+2633 chars]

Fall 2025 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 185 services in scope

  • Tushar Jain
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 19:48:20

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2024–September 30, 2025, giving customers…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Fall 2025 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 185 services over the 12-month peri… [+3624 chars]

Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2026

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  • Published date: 2026-01-20 19:30:54

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Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in O… [+163478 chars]

Laravel Security Checklist: 17 Ways to Protect Your App from Hackers

  • Developer Awam
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 19:19:19

Build a secure Laravel app with this practical security checklist, best practices, and testing tools to stop hackers.

The Data Breach That Could Have Been Prevented Picture this: You wake up on a Tuesday morning, grab your coffee, and open your laptop. Theres an urgent email with the subject line CRITICAL: Security… [+968 chars]

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Coupang, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - CPNG

  • Pomerantz LLP
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 18:17:00

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Coupang, Inc. (“Coupang” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CPNG). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected]  or …

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Coupang, Inc. (Coupang or the Company) (NYSE: CPNG). Such investors are advised … [+2991 chars]

Illinois DHS data breach exposes 700K residents' records

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  • Published date: 2026-01-20 17:30:23

Illinois residents affected by DHS breach can take protective steps including credit freezes, identity monitoring and password management to prevent fraud.

Illinois residents are once again being reminded how fragile government data systems can be. The Illinois Department of Human Services has confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive records belon… [+9042 chars]

TRIZETTO PROVIDER SOLUTIONS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating the TriZetto Provider Solutions Data Breach

  • Bragar Eagel & Squire
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 16:47:00

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Data Breach Victims to Contact the Firm Click here to participate in the...

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Data Breach Victims to Contact the Firm Click here to participate in the action. NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE… [+2625 chars]

FYZICAL ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, LLC ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating the FYZICAL Provider Solutions Data Breach

  • Bragar Eagel & Squire
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 16:46:00

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Data Breach Victims to Contact the Firm Click here to participate in the...

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Data Breach Victims to Contact the Firm Click here to participate in the action. NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE… [+2691 chars]

How a third-party data leak led to phishing attempts against Ledger users

  • Cointelegraph by Bradley Peak
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 16:10:04

A Global-e order data breach exposed limited Ledger customer details, enabling more convincing impersonation scams. Learn how these attacks work and how to verify messages.

Key takeaways <ul><li>A breach at a commerce partner can expose customer order data even if wallet systems remain secure. </li><li>Real order context, such as product, price and contact or shipping… [+7329 chars]

EU on cusp of historic India trade deal: Ursula von der Leyen

  • PTI
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 15:33:28

The agreement is expected to enhance trade ties, deepen strategic cooperation, and unveil a Security and Defence Partnership along with a Security of Information Agreement

The European Union is on the cusp of signing a historic trade agreement with India that is being called the mother of all deals, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesda… [+3484 chars]

Smart home hacking is a serious threat - but here's how experts actually stop it

  • Maria Diaz
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:50:00

Fewer open entry points mean a more secure smart home. Here's how to keep yours as protected as possible.

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways <ul><li>Users can take steps to reduce the risk of attack on smart homes. </li><li>Strong passwords, MFA… [+5511 chars]

SK Telecom files lawsuit to revoke record 135 bln-won fine over data breach

  • Dissent
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:31:29

Lee Minji reports: SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a record 135 billion-won (US$91 million) fine handed down by the state data protection regulator over a massive data leak last year that affected …

SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a record 135 billion-won (US$91 million) fine handed down by the state data protection regulator over a m… [+706 chars]

How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people – often using age-old tricks

  • Dissent
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:31:21

Joe Tidy reports on the explosion of cryptocurrency thefts and scams over the past few years. There’s a lot of material  in the post, but of particular interest to DataBreaches was this part of his report: “Data is a common problem as Bitcoin millionaires are…

Joe Tidy reports on the explosion of cryptocurrency thefts and scams over the past few years. There’s a lot of material  in the post, but of particular interest to DataBreaches was this part of his r… [+1306 chars]

UK: Secret gagging order should not have been used to cover up Afghan data breach, Sir Ben Wallace says

  • Dissent
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:30:28

Holly Bancroft reports: Sir Ben Wallace has said he would not have backed the use of a secret gagging order to cover-up the catastrophic Afghan data breach that potentially put thousands of Afghans who helped UK forces at risk from the Taliban. The former def…

Sir Ben Wallace has said he would not have backed the use of a secret gagging order to cover-up the catastrophic Afghan data breach that potentially put thousands of Afghans who helped UK forces at r… [+448 chars]

Matrix Applications Completes SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 for TradeBlazer Collateral Management System and Managed Services

  • Matrix Applications LLC
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:14:00

New York, NY, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Applications, LLC ("Matrix") has successfully completed the 2025 System and Organization Control (SOC) 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 audits for its TradeBlazer Collateral Management System and Managed Services. The …

New York, NY, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Applications, LLC ("Matrix") has successfully completed the 2025 System and Organization Control (SOC) 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 audits for its TradeBl… [+3076 chars]

CSC’s Domain Security Report 2026 Finds Unicorns Outpace Global 2000 Companies in Five out of Eight Domain Security Categories

  • Business Wire
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:06:24

However, a significant number of unicorns lack advanced security protocols WILMINGTON, Del. — CSC, an enterprise-class domain registrar and world leader in mitigating brand, fraud, domain, and domain name system (DNS) threats, today released its Domain Securi…

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. <ul><li>Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, … [+8553 chars]

Global 2000 companies lag on domain security despite rising cyber risks

  • Duncan Riley
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 14:00:26

Despite gradual improvements, many of the world’s largest companies remain exposed to domain-based cyber risks as attackers increasingly exploit weaknesses outside the traditional corporate firewall. That’s according to Corporation Service Co.‘s Domain Securi…

Despite gradual improvements, many of the worlds largest companies remain exposed to domain-based cyber risks as attackers increasingly exploit weaknesses outside the traditional corporate firewall. … [+4390 chars]

2025: Double the breaches, but less patient data compromised

  • Dissent
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 13:31:44

Jill Hughes reports: In 2025, the frequency of healthcare data breaches more than doubled. However, the number of patient records exposed has significantly decreased, indicating a shift in the data breach landscape, according to a new report from Fortified He…

In 2025, the frequency of healthcare data breaches more than doubled. However, the number of patient records exposed has significantly decreased, indicating a shift in the data breach landscape, acco… [+658 chars]

UK: North West Ambulance Service’s increased breach reports may reflect better reporting

  • Dissent
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 13:25:31

Warrington Worldwide reports: Newly released figures from Data Breach Claims UK have highlighted growing concerns about data security in ambulance services, as emergency responders are increasingly exposed to cyber risks and information-handling failures. Dat…

Warrington Worldwide reports: Newly released figures from Data Breach Claims UK have highlighted growing concerns about data security in ambulance services, as emergency responders are increasingly … [+1603 chars]

RansomHouse Claims Data Breach at Major Apple Contractor Luxshare

  • Waqas
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 13:11:44

RansomHouse claims to have breached Apple contractor Luxshare, but no evidence has been released. Links are offline and the breach remains unverified.

A ransomware and extortion group called RansomHouse claims to have breached Luxshare Precision Industry, a China-based key manufacturing partner and contractor of Apple Inc. The group published a vic… [+2174 chars]

Ingram Micro reveals ransomware attack hit 42,000 people - here's how to find out more

  • Sead Fadilpašić
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 12:30:00

SafePay is claiming responsibility for July 2025 attack which forced Ingram Micro to shut down parts of its IT network.

<ul><li>Ingram Micro suffered a July 2025 ransomware attack affecting 42,521 individuals</li><li>Stolen data included personal identifiers and employment records, varying by individual</li><li>SafePa… [+2700 chars]

6 Benefits To Filing Taxes Early for Retirees

  • Angela Mae Watson
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 11:03:17

Even in retirement, many types of income remain taxable, making timely filing essential for financial security.

Tax season isnt anyones favorite time of year, but filing early can potentially take the sting out of it for many retirees. In fact, waiting too long to file can lead to costly fees such as the IRS f… [+4711 chars]

Lagos assembly backs demolition of illegal structures

  • Punch Newspapers
  • Published date: 2026-01-20 10:25:28

The Lagos State House of Assembly supports the government’s demolition of illegal structures, calling it a necessary step to safeguard lives and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-assembly-backs-demolition-of-illegal-structures/

The Lagos State House of Assembly says it backs the state governments ongoing demolition of structures and shanties erected along shorelines and under high-tension cables across the state. The Chair… [+2594 chars]

Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

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  • Published date: 2026-01-20 10:00:00

Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well.

‘123456’ continues to reign supreme as the most commonly-used password among people across the world, according to two reports, from NordPass and Comparitech, respectively. A full 25 percent of the t… [+3549 chars]