EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-06

NEWS | China giant search engine executive’s teenage daughter accused of data breach

20 Mar 2025

CHINA – Baidu, one China’s giant search engine company, is accused of having suffered a data breach, with online users accusing the teenage daughter of one of its executives of posting the personal information of other users after getting into an online argument. The company has denied the allegation. READ MORE

NEWS | Public school teacher accused of online sexual exploitation of children and lascivious conduct

20 Mar 2025

PHILIPPINES – A public school teacher is the subject of multiple criminal charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials and committing acts of lasciviousness against two boys. The cases were filed by Department of Justice based on evidence gathered by law enforcement authorities, such as the teacher’s online activities, IP addresses, and testimonies from the victims. READ MORE

NEWS | Former football coach accused of hacking athletes’ computers for intimate photos and videos

20 Mar 2025

UNITED STATES – A former assistant football coach has been charged with unauthorized computer access and identity theft in federal court. After gaining access to databases of more than 100 colleges and universities maintained by a third-party vendor, he hacked the social media, email, and cloud storage accounts of more than 2,000 athletes in order to obtain private photographs and videos. READ MORE

NEWS | Hacker exposes and criticizes decades of NYU race-conscious admissions practices

22 Mar 2025

UNITED STATES – A hacker breached the New York University website and leaked admissions data on more than 3 million applicants dating back to 1989, including test scores, demographics, financial aid info, and family details. It criticized the school for allegedly continuing race-conscious admissions practices despite the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. READ MORE

NEWS |  - Cebu school leads AI revolution in education with global symposium and innovation hubs

27 Mar 2025

PHILIPPINES – The Cebu Institute of Technology University hosted an “AI and Beyond” symposium, highlighting the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in education and workforce development. The event showcased its leadership in AI-powered learning through an innovation ecosystem that supports research, hands-on learning, and technopreneurship. READ MORE