The apps were developed by an organization called Social Sweethearts and personal data could be accessed by any third party that requested a JavaScript file available via NameTests.com

The names of natural persons will be replaced by initials and a 'distinctive element in brackets.' EU institutions aren't subject to the GDPR but a new regulation that will likely come into force later this year.

The tech giant just upgraded its membership with the Linux Foundation. Consequently, it has been given a place on the Foundation's board and a link on its members page.

Inbenta's CEO claims the source of the problem was a single piece of JavaScript code that was modified by attackers. He also claims Ticketmaster placed the code on its payment pages without consulting Inbenta.

The House of Lords Communications Committee has heard evidence from witnesses on 'regulating the internet.' Google has stated the internet is 'far from the wild west some claim it is.'

The leak comprises 340 million publicly accessible records on individuals and business contacts.

WP Engine provides managed WordPress hosting solutions and acquired the popular framework for an undisclosed sum.

The malicious software was identified in a product developed by third-party Inbenta Technologies. The incident may have affected up to 40,000 UK customers.

The vulnerability exists in functions that serve to delete thumbnails associated with images. Wordpress has been aware of the bug for 7 months so far hasn't released a patch.

The Norwegian Consumer Council has asked the European Data Protection Authority to review whether the policies of the two Silicon Valley based tech organizations are in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.