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Panera Bread Disregards Security Flaw Warnings as “Scam”

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Telling researchers and white hat hackers to fuck off is certainly a good decision, right? We should ask VEVO about it. Anyways, mockery aside that’s exactly what happened when Panera Bread was warned about a security flaw they had.

The company failed to fix the issue and now they suffered a data breach this week. With 37 million customer records being exposed for the world to see. Panera Bread tried to save face and say that less than 10,000 customers were affected.

However, the security reporter Brian Krebs and the security researcher who notified Panera of the breach last year disputed that account. Both of them said that these records could be easily accessed as public URLs after Panera said the flaw was fixed.

As for what the leaked data is, things such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, last four digits of credit card numbers, home addresses, social account integration information and even saved food preferences were the data that was leaked from customers.

So, why didn’t Panera react to this clear warning of a security flaw? Because they thought that the entire thing was a scam. I mean, this company is run by an ex-EQUIFAX employee so, who is even surprised right now?

Dylan Houlihan notified Panera about the data leak on August 2, 2017, telling the company that its delivery website “exposes sensitive information belonging to every customer who has signed up for an account to order Panera Bread online.”

Panera ignored these warnings, mentioning that Houlihan was “Trying to do a sales pitch”. Which doesn’t even make sense as we do have the e-mail screenshots and they only show actual warnings of the security flaw this company had.

It’s certainly not going to look good for Panera Bread, as a lot of people are beginning to take a major concern over cybersecurity than ever before. Maybe admitting to your mistakes and learning how to tackle these issues in the future is the way to go, don’t you think?

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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