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Nearly 38 Million Impacted in ManoMano Third-Party Breach

European online DIY giant ManoMano is notifying roughly 38 million customers after threat actors compromised a third-party customer service provider, exposing personal data tied to user accounts and support interactions.  The incident, discovered in January 2026, underscores the persistent risk posed by supply chain and vendor-based breaches. “We can confirm that ManoMano has recently notified…

Ad Tech Firm Optimizely Investigates Vishing Incident

Ad tech firm Optimizely is notifying customers after a voice phishing attack led to unauthorized access to some of its internal systems.  The company says threat actors obtained limited business contact information but did not access sensitive customer data or disrupt operations. “The threat actor gained access to Optimizely’s systems through a sophisticated voice-phishing attack,…

PayPal Flaw Exposed Sensitive Data in Lending App for Six Months

PayPal is notifying customers after a software error in its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan application exposed certain personal information, including social security numbers, for nearly six months in 2025.  Although the company said its core systems were not breached, the issue resulted in potential unauthorized access to sensitive customer data. “Upon learning about this…

Flickr Notifies Users of Potential Third-Party Data Exposure

Flickr has begun notifying users about a potential data exposure tied to a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider.  The incident highlights the security considerations associated with third-party services, even when a platform’s core systems are not directly affected. “On February 5, 2026, we were alerted to a vulnerability in a system operated by…