Several companies, including a major Indian pharmacy chain, a blockchain-based lending firm, and a sex toy manufacturer, have recently reported data breaches, exposing customer information and internal systems to unauthorized access. These incidents highlight the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses across various sectors.
DavaIndia Pharmacy, the pharmacy arm of Zota Healthcare, experienced a security lapse that allowed outsiders to gain full administrative control of its platform, according to TechCrunch. Security researcher Eaton Zveare discovered the flaw, which exposed customer order data and sensitive drug-control functions. The bug has since been fixed, and Zveare disclosed his findings to Indian cybersecurity authorities.
Figure Technology, a blockchain-based lending company, confirmed a data breach originating from a social engineering attack on an employee, as stated by a company spokesperson to TechCrunch. The hackers stole a limited number of files. The company is communicating with partners and those impacted, offering free credit monitoring to those who receive a notice. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, stating the company refused to pay a ransom and published 2.5 gigabytes of allegedly stolen data.
Sex toy maker Tenga notified customers of a data breach on Friday, according to an email obtained by TechCrunch. An unauthorized party gained access to an employee's professional email account, potentially allowing access to customer names, email addresses, and historical email correspondence, including order details or customer service inquiries. The hacker also sent spam emails to the employee's contacts, including customers. Tenga did not respond to requests for comment.
In other tech news, Airbnb announced plans to integrate AI features for search, discovery, and support, as reported by TechCrunch. CEO Brian Chesky said the company aims to leverage large language models to enhance the user experience, including helping guests plan trips and aiding hosts in managing their properties.
Additionally, AI companies are facing talent departures. According to TechCrunch's Equity podcast, xAI has seen half of its founding team leave, while OpenAI is undergoing internal restructuring.
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