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Farmers Insurance has confirmed a data breach affecting over 1.1 million customers. The incident is linked to the ongoing Salesforce cyberattacks that have impacted major companies in 2025. Attackers exploited a third-party vendor on May 29, gaining access to sensitive customer details. Farmers Insurance confirms a Salesforce-linked cyberattack exposing the personal data of over 1.1 million customers. How the Breach Happened The intrusion began when hackers accessed a vendor database connected to Farmers’ systems. Monitoring tools detected suspicious activity quickly, allowing containment measures.  Farmers launched an investigation, involved law enforcement, and began notifying affected customers on August 22. What Data Was Exposed The stolen information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, and driver’s license numbers . In some cases, the last four digits of Social Security numbers were also exposed. Farmers has assured customers that their core systems were not compromi...

China’s Diplomatic Campaign Following Trump’s Tariffs When U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out his “Liberation Day” tariffs in April 2025, it sent shockwaves through the global trade system .  Countries scrambled to assess the economic fallout, but China quickly recognized an opportunity: if Washington appeared unstable, Beijing could present itself as a steady, reliable leader in international trade. The question is; has it worked? Credit: Wikimedia Commons / FISU Background of the Trump Tariff Escalation Trump’s initial tariff hike targeted almost every country, but China soon found itself singled out. After Beijing’s retaliatory measures, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 74% , then slapped on another 50% in a tit-for-tat escalation. Negotiations in May brought a temporary truce, but by June, tensions flared again. Trump accused China of breaking the agreement, then oddly followed it with a friendly phone call to Xi Jinping, promising an in-person visi...