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Freelancers Beware: New York Times Data Breach Sparks Phishing Fears
The New York Times has alerted its freelancers about a data breach involving stolen information, including personal details and assignment-related data. The breach could lead to targeted phishing attacks, making freelancers particularly vulnerable.
Hot Take:
Looks like the New York Times has made headlines for all the wrong reasons—hackers didn’t just steal their thunder; they pilfered their entire GitHub repository. Freelancers, if you get an email offering a job from the Times, it might be time to look for red flags rather than red ink.
Key Points:
- Data breach exposes New York Times’ GitHub repositories.
- Hackers posted source code and personal freelancer data on 4chan.
- 3.6 million files, including sensitive personal and project-related details, were leaked.
- Potential phishing attacks targeting freelancers are a major concern.
- New York Times reassures that full-time staff data remains uncompromised.
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