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Discord Will Now Treat Everyone Like a Teen Unless They Prove They’re an Adult

  • Bruce Gil
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 21:35:16

The platform is expanding age verification globally, meaning adult users will need to verify their age to access sensitive content.

Discord is expanding stricter age settings to users around the world. The messaging-based social platform announced on Monday that starting next month, it will set all new and existing accounts to w… [+2549 chars]

Conduent data breach exposed 25 million Americans – including half of Texas

  • Ariel Zilber
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 21:06:31

The ransomware attack is now coming into sharper focus as states continue to uncover how many people were affected.

At least 25 million Americans — including roughly half of Texas population — were swept up in a massive data breach at tech firm Conduent, exposing sensitive information such as Social Security numbe… [+3024 chars]

JBS Mental Health Authority Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter

  • Lynch Carpenter
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 20:08:00

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS Mental Health Authority (“JBS”), a provider of mental health services in Alabama,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of over thirty thousand individuals. Lync…

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS Mental Health Authority (JBS), a provider of mental health services in Alabama,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the pers… [+1426 chars]

Chapman & Associates Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter

  • Lynch Carpenter
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 20:05:00

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chapman & Associates PC (“Chapman”), a law firm specializing in healthcare litigation,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of an unknown number of individuals. Lyn…

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chapman & Associates PC (Chapman), a law firm specializing in healthcare litigation,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the… [+1291 chars]

Discord assumes everyone is a teen as global age verification rolls out — Are you OK with handing sensitive data over to a company involved in a huge 2025 leak?

Discord has announced an early-March rollout for its new "Teen-by-Default" stance, which requires all users around the world to prove their age using facial scans or ID checks.

Discord is one of the largest and most popular community-focused social platforms around, and although it was created with gamers in mind, it has evolved into a space for education, creativity, and g… [+3497 chars]

Gain Federal Credit Union Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter

  • Lynch Carpenter
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 19:50:00

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gain Federal Credit Union (“Gain”), a California-based financial institution,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of an unknown number of individuals. Lynch Carpen…

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gain Federal Credit Union (Gain), a California-based financial institution,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal inf… [+1310 chars]

Government publishes Budget Information Security Review

  • HM Treasury
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 18:31:07

Government has today published a review with recommendations to protect information security at future fiscal events.

<ul><li>Government has carried out a Review of Budget information security in light of the events that occurred in the run up to the 2025 Budget Statement  </li><li>This includes the outcomes and re… [+2524 chars]

Policy paper: Budget Information Security Review

  • HM Treasury
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 18:30:10

A Review of Budget information security in light of the events that occurred in the run up to the 2025 Budget Statement

We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use coo… [+70 chars]

Newsom’s Betrayal: How to Bury California’s High Speed Train Scandal for 2028 Election

  • California Globe
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 18:12:36

$16 billion and still no train and no track 18 years later California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state’s elected Democrat politicians show a strange level of desperation to build any part of California’s boondoggle High-Speed Rail system. $16 billion has a…

Skip to comments. Newsoms Betrayal: How to Bury Californias High Speed Train Scandal for 2028 ElectionCalifornia Globe ^ | 2/9/26 | Katy Grimes Posted on 02/09/2026 10:12:36 AM PST by Bullish … [+11525 chars]

Francesca’s files for bankruptcy, again

  • Dani James
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 17:23:00

The retailer, which previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy about six years ago under a different owner, has about $30 million in secured debt.

Dive Brief: <ul><li>Francescas Acquisition LLC which operates the retailer Francescas and is owned by the holding company MAS Acquisition LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday i… [+3090 chars]

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Coupang, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 17:00:00

New class action for Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 2/17/2026....

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz &amp; Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Coup… [+3025 chars]

Discord will require face scans or ID for some servers in March, raising privacy concerns

  • Adam Corsetti
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 16:25:00

Discord will soon force all users to complete ID verification or be shut out from age-restricted servers and features. In March, chatters must upload a video showing their faces or other qualified IDs. The company outlined privacy protections following an att…

Starting in March, all Discord users must submit ID verification or lose access to age-restricted servers. The company announced in a press release that video selfies and identity documents are two a… [+1980 chars]

Best payment gateway for your business in 2026

  • Collaborations
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 16:20:08

NOWPayments leads 2026 gateways with low fees and broad crypto support. Crypto-first payment gateways dominate 2026 as businesses seek flexible, future-ready payments. Choosing the right payment gateway boosts security, flexibility, and long-term ecommerce gr…

<ul><li>NOWPayments leads 2026 gateways with low fees and broad crypto support. </li><li>Crypto-first payment gateways dominate 2026 as businesses seek flexible, future-ready payments. </li><li>Cho… [+22246 chars]

Discord to require age verification for all users starting March

  • Durva More
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 16:07:47

Discord is bringing a new age verification system to improve teen safety. All users will get teen-level access until their age is confirmed. Adults must verify their age to unlock full features. The update aims to block adult content for teens and follow glob…

Discord has announced a big new safety update focused on protecting teens on its platform. Starting in early March, all Discord users around the world will need to verify their age to get full access… [+1961 chars]

AI chat app leak exposes 300 million messages tied to 25 million users

  • Pieter Arntz
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 15:17:48

A security researcher found an exposed database belonging to the Chat & Ask AI app, once again traced back to a Firebase misconfiguration.

An independent security researcher uncovered a major data breach affecting Chat &amp; Ask AI, one of the most popular AI chat apps on Google Play and Apple App Store, with more than 50 million users.… [+3307 chars]

Password guessing without AI: How attackers build targeted wordlists

  • Sponsored by Specops Software
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 15:01:11

Attackers don't need AI to crack passwords, they build targeted wordlists from an organization's own public language. This article explains how tools like CeWL turn websites into high-success password guesses and why complexity rules alone fall short. [...]

Passwords remain a persistent point of tension between usability and security. Controls designed to strengthen authentication often introduce complexity, which encourages users to rely on familiar pa… [+6674 chars]

Dutch data watchdog snitches on itself after getting caught in Ivanti zero-day attacks

  • Connor Jones
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 14:50:37

Staff data belonging to the regulator and judiciary's governing body accessed The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) says it was one of the many organizations popped when attackers raced to exploit recent Ivanti vulnerabilities as zero-days.…

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) says it was one of the many organizations popped when attackers raced to exploit recent Ivanti vulnerabilities as zero-days. Justice secretary Arno Rutte and… [+2978 chars]

Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict access

  • Ryan Christoffel
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 14:39:26

Discord has announced a major change coming to the service as part of its aim to improve teen safety features. Starting in March, all users globally will be required to submit age verification via a face scan or submitted ID, or be given teen-level access res…

Discord has announced a major change coming to the service as part of its aim to improve teen safety features. Starting in March, all users globally will be required to submit age verification via a … [+2415 chars]

European Commission hit by cyberattackers targeting mobile management platform

  • Zeljka Zorz
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 14:02:55

The European Commission’s mobile device management platform was hacked but the incident was swiftly contained and no compromise of mobile devices was detected, EU’s executive branch announced on Friday. The intrusion was detected on January 30, 2026, by CERT-…

The European Commission’s mobile device management platform was hacked but the incident was swiftly contained and no compromise of mobile devices was detected, EU’s executive branch announced on Frid… [+3694 chars]

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Coupang, Inc. Investors

  • Portnoy Law
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 14:00:00

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Coupang, Inc., (“Coupang” or the "Company") (NYSE: CPNG) investors off a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclu…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Coupang, Inc., (Coupang or the "Company") (NYSE: CPNG) investors off a class action on behalf of investors that bought secu… [+2345 chars]

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

  • Stevie Bonifield
  • Published date: 2026-02-09 13:10:38

Discord announced on Monday that it's rolling out age verification on its platform globally starting next month, when it will automatically set all users' accounts to a "teen-appropriate" experience unless they demonstrate that they're adults. Users who aren'…

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Beginning in March, all accounts will have a teen-appropriate experience by default. Beginning in March, all accounts will have a teen-appropriate experience by… [+6089 chars]

⚡ Weekly Recap: AI Skill Malware, 31Tbps DDoS, Notepad++ Hack, LLM Backdoors and More

Cyber threats are no longer coming from just malware or exploits. They’re showing up inside the tools, platforms, and ecosystems organizations use every day. As companies connect AI, cloud apps, developer tools, and communication systems, attackers are follow…

Cyber threats are no longer coming from just malware or exploits. They’re showing up inside the tools, platforms, and ecosystems organizations use every day. As companies connect AI, cloud apps, deve… [+18918 chars]