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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