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Identity Theft Resource Center Reports Increase in Data Breach Victim Notices Amidst Declining Transparency

Identity Theft Resource Center Reports Increase in Data Breach Victim Notices Amidst Declining Transparency

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has reported a significant increase in data breach victim notices during the first half of 2026, with 471.2 million notices issued. This marks a more than doubling from the same period last year. Despite the increase in victim notices, the number of breaches only rose by 3.3%. The report highlights a concerning trend of companies providing less information about the nature of these breaches. Only 24% of breach notices included details about the attack method, a sharp decline from 93% in 2021. Major incidents include a breach involving the Canvas education platform, which accounted for 58% of the victim notices, and an Under Armour breach affecting 72.7 million accounts.
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Celebrity’s fried chicken chain closes locations in major markets

Celebrity’s fried chicken chain closes locations in major markets

Despite the popularity of fried chicken chains, such as Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, seven-year-old chain Big Chicken is facing challenges as it tries to grow. Basketball Hall of Fame superstar Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken fast-food dining chain has struggled to reach its goal ...
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Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit

Judge weighs bid to block or reverse transfers of transgender inmates into a segregated prison unit

A federal judge is concerned that the Trump administration has violated a court order by transferring several incarcerated transgender women to a segregated prison unit
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87-year-old grocery giant closing more stores

87-year-old grocery giant closing more stores

As a kid, back in the 1980s, my family did its grocery shopping at the Star Market in our town. That wasn't as much a choice as it was really the only option. There were some specialty markets like butchers and a store that just sold fruit and vegetables, but we didn't have a Target, Walmart, ...
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Identity Theft Resource Center Reports Surge in Data Breaches with Limited Disclosure

Identity Theft Resource Center Reports Surge in Data Breaches with Limited Disclosure

The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has reported a significant increase in data breaches during the first half of 2026, with 1,803 publicly reported incidents leading to an estimated 471.2 million victim notices. This marks a more than doubling of notices compared to the same period last year. Despite the rise in breaches, companies are providing less information about the nature of these incidents. Only 24% of breach notices included details about the attack method, a sharp decline from 93% in 2021. The report highlights a major breach involving the Canvas education platform, which accounted for over half of the victim notices. The lack of transparency leaves consumers with limited understanding of the risks and necessary precautions.
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Ernst Young Data Breach by ShinyHunters Raises Concerns Over Third-Party Security

Ernst Young Data Breach by ShinyHunters Raises Concerns Over Third-Party Security

Ernst Young Data Breach by ShinyHunters Raises Concerns Over Third-Party Security
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Ernst Young Faces Data Breach by ShinyHunters, Threatens Client Data Exposure

Ernst Young Faces Data Breach by ShinyHunters, Threatens Client Data Exposure

Ernst Young Faces Data Breach by ShinyHunters, Threatens Client Data Exposure
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Ernst Young Data Breach: ShinyHunters Extortion Group Claims Responsibility

Ernst Young Data Breach: ShinyHunters Extortion Group Claims Responsibility

Ernst Young Data Breach: ShinyHunters Extortion Group Claims Responsibility
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Flagstar Bank Settles Data Breach Lawsuit, Offers Up to $25K to Claimants

Flagstar Bank Settles Data Breach Lawsuit, Offers Up to $25K to Claimants

Flagstar Bank has agreed to a $31.5 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit related to two significant data breaches in 2021. These breaches exposed sensitive information of over 2.1 million users. The settlement allows affected individuals to claim compensation ranging from $100 to $25,000, depending on the extent of their losses. The breaches, which occurred in January and December 2021, led to claims that Flagstar failed to adequately protect user data and delayed notifying affected individuals. The settlement was reached through mediation, allowing Flagstar to avoid a prolonged trial.
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Texas Mandates Discord to Implement UK-Style Age Verification for Child Safety

Texas Mandates Discord to Implement UK-Style Age Verification for Child Safety

The state of Texas has secured a temporary injunction requiring the online messaging platform Discord to implement age verification and safety features similar to those used in the United Kingdom. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by Texas under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which accused Discord of failing to protect children from online predators. The injunction mandates that Discord must route messages from strangers to a separate inbox, block sensitive content for teenagers unless they are verified adults, and restrict access to adult-only spaces for users whose ages have not been confirmed. Discord is required to comply with these measures within 90 days and submit progress reports every 30 days. The injunction does not require Discord to collect new categories of personal information to identify Texas users.
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Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party

Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party

A new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks
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Tennessee ranks among worst states for health care. Here's why

Tennessee ranks among worst states for health care. Here's why

Nashville is a national health care hub, so why did Tennessee rank among the top 10 worst states for health care services, affordability and outcomes?