Daily Tech Headlines Security Technologist Warns of US's Potentially "Most Consequential Data Breach Ever" - DTH
Feb 12, 2025
A security technologist warns of a potentially catastrophic data breach affecting U.S. government systems, sparking concerns over sensitive information. Apple's new feature allows users to consolidate their digital purchases, enhancing account management. Meanwhile, Adobe unveils an AI-powered tool for video generation, now in public beta. The podcast also discusses troubling details about a company suspected of selling military personnel's location data, highlighting significant privacy issues in the tech landscape.
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Potential Data Breach
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed critical U.S. government systems, including Treasury and personnel databases.
- This data breach is potentially the most consequential in U.S. history, posing national security risks.
Sold Military Data
- Lithuanian ad tech company Eskimi sold sensitive location data of U.S. military personnel overseas through Datastream Group.
- This data included precise coordinates from devices at U.S. military sites, raising national security concerns.
Apple Account Consolidation
- Apple users can now consolidate digital purchases from two accounts by migrating content to a primary one.
- Ensure both accounts have the same country setting and follow Apple's checklist, but this isn't available in the EU, UK, or India.