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Data breach notices have already surpassed last year’s total in 2026, with over 471 million victim notices reported in the first half. AI-enabled breaches and malicious insider attacks are increasingly contributing to the rising security incidents.
UK banks are offering competitive savings rates this summer, with easy-access accounts paying up to 5% and regular savings accounts reaching 8% interest.
The Federal Reserve maintained steady interest rates this week, though potential rate increases in September could heighten borrowing costs for consumers already facing affordability pressures across credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans.
Sen. Bernie Sanders proposes legislation to prevent Social Security benefits from being withheld to repay defaulted federal student loans, supported by fellow Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
Booking.com users report difficulties obtaining refunds for substandard accommodations, as the platform’s terms state it is not contractually liable for disputes between guests and hosts.
A Metro Bank customer reported losing over £14,000 to fraudsters who used his payment details to purchase credits for the AI chatbot Claude after the bank’s security measures failed to prevent multiple unauthorized transactions.
