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Cybersecurity

Prosper Data Breach Potentially Impacts 17.6 Million Users, Investigation Continues

The data breach tracking service Have I Been Pwned has reportedly logged 17.6 million victims from the recent Prosper cyberattack. The peer-to-peer lending platform has acknowledged the incident but says its investigation into the scope and nature of the compromised data is still ongoing.

Massive Data Breach Reported at Peer-to-Peer Lender

Data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned has reportedly identified 17.6 million individuals as potential victims of a cyberattack on Prosper Marketplace, Inc. The peer-to-peer lending platform disclosed the security incident last month, but the scale reported by the external service far exceeds initial acknowledgments. According to reports, the compromised information includes email addresses and a wide array of other personal data.

by Nathan Cole
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Windows 10 Protesters Demand Free Security Updates Through 2030, Call ESU Program a “Snooze Button”

Protesters gathered at Microsoft’s Brussels office demanding free Windows 10 security updates through 2030, calling the Extended Security Updates program a 12-month “snooze button.” According to reports, approximately 500 million PCs could become unsupported, creating significant e-waste and cybersecurity concerns.

Windows 10 Support Termination Sparks Protests

Microsoft has proceeded with its planned termination of Windows 10 support despite mounting opposition from consumer advocacy groups and users, according to reports from The Register. Protesters recently gathered outside Microsoft’s Brussels office, organized by groups including the Right to Repair Europe coalition, to challenge what they describe as forced obsolescence of perfectly functional computers.

by Elisa Romero