Tag: Encryption

CybersecurityOnline Privacy

Unsecured Marketing Database Exposes 40 Billion Confidential Records in Latest Cybersecurity Incident

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a massive unprotected database containing 40 billion records with sensitive personal information. The exposure highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in corporate data protection practices despite increasing digital threats.

Massive Data Exposure Discovered

In what cybersecurity analysts are calling one of the largest data exposures of 2025, approximately 40 billion records were found sitting completely unsecured in a publicly accessible database. According to reports, the unprotected data repository contained everything from email addresses and message subjects to sensitive banking and healthcare information, with researchers noting they “saw numerous records marked as confidential” during their investigation.

by Erica Lang
Assistive TechnologySoftware Guides

Linux Kernel Advances With OpenWrt One Router Support And Google TCP Encryption

The Linux kernel is poised for significant networking enhancements with proposed patches making it usable for the OpenWrt One router. Simultaneously, upstream support is progressing for Google’s PSP encryption technology for TCP connections, potentially transforming secure data transmission.

Linux Kernel Evolution Enables OpenWrt One Router Compatibility

Recent developments in the Linux kernel ecosystem indicate significant progress toward upstream support for the OpenWrt One router, according to reports from industry sources. Proposed patches are reportedly making the mainline Linux kernel compatible with this open-source router platform, which could streamline development and improve hardware support across the networking landscape.

by Erica Lang
CybersecurityTelecom

Satellite Data Exposure Reveals Unencrypted Communications Security Risk

A three-year study reveals approximately 50% of geostationary satellites broadcast sensitive consumer, corporate, and military communications without encryption. Researchers used inexpensive equipment to intercept phone calls, text messages, and critical infrastructure data. The findings highlight significant security vulnerabilities in satellite communications systems.

Satellite security researchers have uncovered a massive data exposure vulnerability affecting approximately half of all geostationary satellites orbiting Earth. According to their findings, these satellites are transmitting unencrypted sensitive information including private phone calls, text messages, military communications, and critical infrastructure data that could be intercepted by anyone with basic receiving equipment.

Research Methodology and Discovery Scope

by Michael Turner