时间:2024-09-20 07:59:19 来源:网络整理编辑:熱點
Samsung users should be on alert about a July data breach of U.S. customer personal data, only just
Samsung users should be on alert about a July data breach of U.S. customer personal data, only just announced by the tech company.
On Sept. 2, Samsung notified customers of a "cybersecurity" incident that happened in late July, discovered on Aug.4, resulting in a breach of personal information including "names, contact and demographic information, dates of birth, and product registration information." The company reassured customers that the breach did not affect social security or credit card numbers stored in the system.
The number of affected users hasn't been released yet, but Samsung notes if you've received notice, then your data was involved in the breach.
Tweet may have been deleted
Overall, it's been quite a tough year for cybersecurity and data protection.
In April, money transfer app CashApp revealed a former employee had accessed the personal information of millions of users. In August, food delivery app DoorDash announced that hackers had stolen data affecting an undisclosed number of users, including personal names, addresses, contact information, and partial payment card numbers, in addition to internal tools used by delivery drivers. Even Signal, considered one of the most secure phone messaging apps, addressed a cybersecurity threat after its verification app Twilio was breached. And in other phone company news, T-Mobile finally laid out the details of a class action settlement pertaining to an Aug. 2021 user data breach — affected customers got a whopping $5.
SEE ALSO:Brands, celebs double down on NFTs, but the market keeps tankingIt's not the first time Samsung has dealt with such a breach, either, and not even the first of 2022. In March, the tech company announced that hackers had exposed internal company data affecting Galaxy smartphones. "Currently, we do not anticipate any impact to our business or customers. We have implemented measures to prevent further such incidents and will continue to serve our customers without disruption," the company said.
Samsung says the latest security incident is under investigation by a private cybersecurity firm and law enforcement.
For those affected by the breach, Samsung suggests you stay wary of phishing schemes, monitor your credit profiles closely (and even makes some suggestions for free online credit reports), read through the security notice FAQ, and revisit the company's privacy policy.
TopicsCybersecuritySamsung
Singapore rolls out video2024-09-20 07:43
Alicia Keys' son is an incredible beatboxer. What else did you expect?2024-09-20 07:36
Red panda encountering small obstacle is uncomfortably relatable2024-09-20 07:30
Happy Unicorn Day but narwhals are cooler and actually exist2024-09-20 07:20
Pokémon Go is so big that it has its own VR porn parody now2024-09-20 07:08
Queer chef declines being interviewed for Ivanka Trump's website by spitting straight truth2024-09-20 06:47
Of course Taika Waititi cameos as a huge stone alien in 'Thor: Ragnarok'2024-09-20 06:38
Softball player lands flat on her face in a slide so terrible it's almost good2024-09-20 06:35
Watch MTV's Video Music Awards 2016 livestream2024-09-20 06:12
Twitter is gloriously roasting the ridiculous premise of House Hunters2024-09-20 05:56
More than half of women in advertising have faced sexual harassment, report says2024-09-20 07:50
'River piracy' is the latest weird thing to come out of climate change2024-09-20 07:38
Tesla blog post declares the Model S superior to the Model 32024-09-20 07:36
Farm spices up yoga class with a bunch of baby goats2024-09-20 07:29
Nancy Pelosi warns colleagues after info hacked2024-09-20 07:00
Tips and strategies for taking down 'Overwatch: Uprising'2024-09-20 06:33
Completely understandable reasons why Trump and I both won't release our tax returns2024-09-20 05:53
Korn still exists and will tour with the 122024-09-20 05:47
Carlos Beltran made a very interesting hair choice2024-09-20 05:31
Scientists discover a giant black worm monster in the Philippines2024-09-20 05:20