Tatianna Harris
August 29, 2025

This Week in Leaks: August 29, 2025

From leaked salaries to unreleased films, this week’s leaks show just how widespread insider risks can be. Here’s what made headlines:

  1. Microsoft pay data surfaces online
    August 20,2025
    Detailed compensation data across levels and teams has sparked debate about pay transparency in big tech. Read the full story
  1. Battlefield 6 fans react: New weapon skins leaked
    August 25,2025
    Anonymous early looks at new Battlefield 6 weapon skins were shared, sparking discussion ahead of the planned updates. View leaked artwork
  1. Pirate paradise: New films hit unintended pre-release on Vimeo
    August 25,2025
    Several films awaiting their festival debuts were unknowingly open for early access. Learn more
  1. Internal SpaceX documents leaked to the NYT
    August 28, 2025
    After leaked documents surfaced, eyes are on the billion-dollar company. Here’s why
  2. Kroger’s memo leaked: 1000 jobs on the line
    August 27,2025
    One corporate memo revealed Kroger’s consideration of axing 1,000 jobs, fueling ongoing speculation about the grocery brand’s restructuring. Memo details  
  3. Bonus: Whistleblower flags Social Security data at risk
    August 26,2025
    Serious security lapses found in the Social Security Administration’s cloud environment. The Hill’s report

Why it matters…

Sensitive information slips through the cracks in every industry. Insider leaks—whether accidental or deliberate—undermine trust, derail business strategy, and weaken security posture. The consequences are often far-reaching: financial losses, reputational harm, and exposure of information that can’t be contained once it’s public.