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Illinois Data Breach: 700,000 Exposed by Human Services Mapping Error

🗓 09 Jan 2026 · 👤 SECPULSE · 🌍 North America

A mapping error at Illinois’ Department of Human Services left the personal and health data of nearly 700,000 residents exposed for years, underscoring major challenges in government digital security.

Condé Nast Mega-Breach: Hacker Sells Nearly 40 Million User Records

🗓 09 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 North America

A notorious hacker is selling nearly 40 million alleged Condé Nast user records online, exposing personal information from top magazine brands. Here’s what you need to know about the breach and how to stay safe.

Phishing Attack Exposes 377,000 Texans in Gas Station Data Breach

🗓 09 Jan 2026 · 👤 SECPULSE · 🌍 North America

More than 377,000 people were caught in a sweeping data breach after a phishing attack on Texas-based Gulshan Management Services, operators of Handi Plus and Handi Stop gas stations. The breach led to theft of sensitive personal data and a ransomware attack—raising urgent questions about cybersecurity in critical everyday infrastructure.

ChatGPT Flaws Turn AI Connectors Into Stealthy Data Theft Portals

🗓 09 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF

Critical flaws in ChatGPT’s connector system and memory allowed attackers to siphon sensitive data from popular platforms like Gmail and GitHub. Learn how zero-click and persistent attacks turned AI productivity tools into silent data pipelines—and what was done to shut them down.

ZombieAgent: New ChatGPT Data Heist Exposes AI Security Weaknesses

🗓 08 Jan 2026 · 👤 SECPULSE

A new exploit named ZombieAgent has revived a previous ChatGPT vulnerability, enabling stealthy data theft from AI servers and highlighting a persistent cycle of insecurity in AI chatbots.

Illinois State Agency Exposes Health Data of 700,000 Residents in Mapping Blunder

🗓 08 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 North America

A mapping error by the Illinois Department of Human Services left the sensitive information of more than 700,000 residents exposed online for up to four years. The breach, involving protected health data, underscores persistent cybersecurity gaps in state agencies.

Iberia Data Breach Exposed: Hackers Auction Aircraft Files, Airline Responds

🗓 08 Jan 2026 · 👤 SECPULSE · 🌍 Europe

Iberia faces renewed scrutiny as hackers auction stolen technical and customer data from a breach first detected in November 2023. Investigative feature explores the breach’s origins, the hackers’ tactics, and the airline’s response.

Chrome Extensions Leak AI Chats: 900,000 Users' Data Stolen

🗓 07 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF

Two popular Chrome extensions impersonating a trusted AI tool stole sensitive AI chat data and browser information from over 900,000 users. This exposé reveals how the breach happened and the risks to personal and corporate privacy.

Gas Station Data Breach: 377,000 Identities Exposed in US Mega-Leak

🗓 07 Jan 2026 · 👤 SECPULSE · 🌍 North America

A Texas-based gas station chain suffered a massive data breach, exposing the sensitive information of more than 377,000 people. Months-long disclosure delays and class action lawsuits now follow.

Chrome Extensions Steal AI Chats: Nearly 1 Million Users Exposed in Prompt Poaching Scheme

🗓 07 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF

Two popular Chrome extensions have been caught stealing AI chatbot conversations and browsing data from nearly a million users, marking a new era of privacy threats. Even reputable browser add-ons are now quietly collecting sensitive AI chat data, blurring the line between analytics and espionage.

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