Dossier
home security
Coverage of home security in the Nexus archive.
- [US] I think I told scammers I was out of town and confirmed my home address
A person received a suspicious call from someone claiming to be a utility company subcontractor who already knew their full name and home address. They confirmed their absence during a scheduled technician visit, but the caller failed to reschedule properly. The utility company could not verify the call's legitimacy, leaving the person worried about potential break-ins.
- ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat
ADT, a leading home security company, confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid. The incident highlights a cyberattack involving data extortion and potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.