Your Data is the Target. Here's how we fight back!
- Yesenia Yser
- Jun 14
- 4 min read
2026 The Lioness Instincts Newsletter
Brought to you by CyberJiuJiteira
š¦āØ June Recap | Digital Safety Conversations at all levels.Ā šÆ
June is here! So let's tell the truth about who's being targeted
Welcome back, Lioness community. This month we're talking about something that hits close to home ā literally. The threats showing up in our inboxes, on our apps, and in our phones are not accidents. They are patterns. And we are here to break them.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD!
Your dating history is now a dataset!
In January 2026, a breach at Bumble exposed over 30GB of user data ā including full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and dating preferences ā on a platform where women make up the majority of users. A class action lawsuit followed, alleging the breach was preventable. This isn't just about who you matched with. It's about what someone can now piece together about you.
This is exactly why digital safety is not optional ā it's a form of self-defense. This is what we train for.
5 Breaches you need to know
Here's what's been hitting close to home:
1. BumbleĀ ā Same breach as above, now formally facing a class action lawsuit alleging it was "preventable." If you've ever swiped, your data may already be on the dark web ā and you likely wouldn't know unless you checked.
2. Carnival CruiseĀ ā Nearly 6 million travelers had names, home addresses, passport numbers, and dates of birth stolen after a social engineering attack tricked an employee into granting access. If you cruise, check your email.
3. ZaraĀ ā 197,000 shoppers had emails, geographic locations, and purchase histories exposed. A brand with a majority-female customer base. Your shopping habits reveal your location patterns.
4. AuraĀ ā A company that sellsĀ identity protection was itself breached via voice phishing, exposing 900,000 records including home addresses and phone numbers. Even your safety tools have vulnerabilities.
5. Canvas LMSĀ ā 8,809 universities worldwide were affected. Private student messages, medical accommodation requests, and advisor conversations were accessed. If you're a student or educator, you were likely impacted.
The pattern?Ā Women's spaces. Women's data. Women's trust ā exploited.
The solution?Ā Start with a digital safety audit.
š Tool of the Month: Digital Safety Audit Workbook
If you don't know what's exposed, you can't protect it. Our Women's Digital Safety Audit WorkbookĀ walks you through exactly what to check, what to lock down, and what to delete ā in plain language, no tech degree required.
Proceeds fund free programming for women who can't afford protection.
š„ Now Streaming: Our Two Latest Webinar Recordings
Miss the live sessions? We've got you covered.
"Digital Safety IS Physical Safety" The through-line between your online footprint and your physical safety ā and what to do about it.
"The Threat Within: Medical Insider Threats" How your most sensitive health data can be weaponized from the inside ā and how to advocate for yourself.
š June Spotlight: Sponsorship Winner
We are proud to celebrate our early June sponsorship recipientĀ ā IG @biancafranchiniriveraĀ ā a woman "just 2 months after giving birth, getting back on the mats has been one of my biggest motivations." Her story is proof that this mission is bigger than any one of us.
Stay tuned for her full feature on our social channels.
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š¤ Building for 2027: Let's Partner
We are actively seeking collaborators, organizations, and mission-aligned partnersĀ to grow our impact in 2027. Whether you serve survivors, train women in tech, run a community org, or lead a corporate ERG ā there is a place for you in this ecosystem.
If your mission aligns with empowering women with physical and digital safety tools, we want to hear from you.
The Lioness Instincts is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-2908499). Donations support operational costs, free and low-cost self-defense classes, digital safety webinars, competition scholarships, and sponsored retreats for women athletes.
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Thank you for being part of The Lioness Instincts community. Every panel we host, every class we teach, and every resource we share exists because of people like you ā who show up, stay curious, and believe that knowledge is one of the most powerful forms of protection.
Whether you are just beginning your safety journey or have been with us from the start, we are honored to walk alongside you. Stay safe, stay empowered, and do not hesitate to reach out, share these resources with someone who needs them, or come train with us on a Monday. We are always in your corner.
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