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Bank of America Snaps Up UK Cybersecurity Consultancy MDSec
Bank of America has announced plans to acquire UK-based cybersecurity firm MDSec Consulting Limited, which employs around 65 security professionals in Macclesfield, England. The deal will strengthen Bank of America's cybersecurity capabilities and expand its footprint in northern England, where it already has over 1,400 employees and a cyber threat operations centre in Chester. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval, with financial terms undisclosed.
23 Million Paidwork Users' Data Dumped Online After Alleged March Breach
A data breach at microtask platform Paidwork has exposed the personal and financial information of over 23 million users, with a stolen 11 GB database first advertised on a cybercrime forum in April and later added to Have I Been Pwned in July. The leaked data is extensive, including bank account numbers, passwords, addresses, transaction records, and more, with the breach traced back to an intrusion in March. Paidwork has yet to publicly acknowledge the incident or respond to press inquiries, leaving affected users advised to change passwords, monitor their finances, and watch for phishing attempts.