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• 14th September (checkpoint.com) — Florida's DMV is among several high-profile cyber incidents this week, after attackers used credentials stolen from a Plant City police officer's device to access driver records later posted online. The bulletin also details major global data breaches, new software vulnerabilities, and rising ransomware activity, underscoring why local agencies and residents alike should harden their digital security practices.
• Florida highway agency confirms data breach by international criminals using Plant City police login (treasurecoast.today) — State highway safety officials say international criminals briefly accessed Florida driver data on September 4 using login credentials stolen from a Plant City police employee's personal device. The breach was quickly contained, but it underscores how a single compromised local account can expose sensitive records statewide and raises fresh questions about how local agencies store and protect access credentials.
• 10 Biggest Scandals In Applebee's History (tastingtable.com) — Among Applebee's many scandals, one involves a 2022 lawsuit over alleged racist and homophobic harassment at the chain's Plant City restaurant, which ended in a $100,000 settlement and new training commitments. The broader piece walks through other lawsuits, food safety scares, and labor controversies, offering context on how repeated incidents have affected the brand's reputation nationwide.
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