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Surveillance Report

Mint Mobile Suffers Data Breach! - SR161

Jan 1, 2024
Topics discussed include a data breach at Mint Mobile, Rite Aid banned from using facial recognition tech, a surveillance court case in France, surveillance in the wrong hands, multiple data breaches, Apple's app tracking transparency policy, a critical flaw in Perforce Helix core servers, Utah charter schools requesting student data, Beeper going open source, antitrust lawsuits against tech giants, FBI's honey pot tactics, and Mexican cartels' use of a police database.
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  • The Mint Mobile data breach highlights the importance of privacy-conscious alternatives and the need for additional security measures to protect personal information.
  • Rite Aid's ban on using facial recognition technology emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize privacy and security when utilizing surveillance technologies.

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Mint Mobile discloses data breach affecting customer data

Mint Mobile, a popular cellular provider, has disclosed a data breach that exposed customer data. The breach occurred a couple of months ago and resulted in the theft of about 30 gigabytes of data, including names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and some serial numbers. While payment data and hashed passwords were not exposed, the incident highlights the importance of privacy-conscious alternatives like Mint Mobile, which allows users to purchase services with cash and maintain a level of anonymity. The breach serves as a reminder of the importance of using additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication, to protect personal information.

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