A data breach on the Canvas online learning platform affected over 153,000 students and staff across four tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, according to the privacy watchdog.
CareCloud, a health data giant, confirms a March data breach stole personal and medical records of over 3.75 million people, now the fifth-largest health data theft in 2026.
Bits of Gold, Israel's largest regulated crypto broker, is investigating a data breach exposing personal details of up to 250,000 users. While funds remain secure, the incident has led retail giant Paz to temporarily pause Bitcoin purchases on its Yellow app.
SafePal, a crypto wallet provider, reported a data breach affecting 39,798 customers due to a flawed order-tracking plug-in. Exposed data includes names and addresses, raising concerns about physical security risks for crypto holders amid rising 'wrench attacks'.
Data breaches at shipping partners for crypto wallet makers Trezor and SafePal exposed customers' personal data and home addresses, increasing the risk of physical 'wrench attacks' and phishing schemes.
President Trump is expected to meet crypto, prediction market, and AI CEOs at the White House. Meanwhile, SafePal disclosed a data breach affecting 40,000 customers, and billionaire Paul Tudor Jones resumed buying BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
SafePal suffered a data breach exposing personal information of about 40,000 customers due to an authorization flaw and a configuration error, adding to a series of recent security incidents affecting major hardware-wallet providers.
Galaxy Digital lowers CLARITY Act passage odds to 10%, crypto firms urge AI labs for security access, and regulators clash over prediction markets as Bitcoin drops 3.3%.
A hacker is selling over 678,000 taxpayer records allegedly stolen from France’s tax authority, the DGFiP, raising risks of targeted attacks and phishing.
Trezor revealed that a data breach at fulfillment provider ShipMonk exposed personal details and delivery addresses for nearly 13,689 hardware wallet buyers, raising physical security and targeted phishing concerns.
Cryptocurrency wallet company Trezor reported a personal data breach affecting roughly 14,000 users via its shipping provider, ShipMonk, warning customers of potential targeted phishing attacks.
The Helix hacking group claims responsibility for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight, allegedly stealing mailboxes, cloud drives, and financial documents.
Origin Energy's recent data breach affecting 900,000 customers highlights surging cyber attacks in Australia, as experts warn of increasing financial risks, sophisticated AI scams, and the need for better cybersecurity hygiene.
Modular computer maker Framework notified all customers that hackers stole their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses due to a cyberattack at upstream business intelligence provider Metabase.
NHS Tayside is investigating an alleged data breach concerning the medical records of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman, who died in Dundee following an incident in Arbroath.
Coupang Inc. reported a Q2 net loss of 865 billion won ($570 million) compared to a net profit a year earlier, driven by record fines from a massive data breach involving over 37 million customers.
UK Government Investments (UKGI) experienced a data breach, exposing "high-level management information" and personal details of 51 government officials for 40 hours. The breach was blamed on a staff member failing to follow security rules, prompting an external review and protocol improvements.
Il costo medio dei Data Breach in Italia sale a 3,55 milioni di euro. L'IA, utilizzata dal 39% del mercato finanziario, aumenta la dipendenza da fornitori non europei, sollevando preoccupazioni sulla sicurezza e sovranità digitale.
South Korea's foreign ministry plans to change all diplomats' email addresses following a data breach at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) that exposed personal information for 10 months. The breach, undetected until February, raises concerns about phishing and cybercrimes.
Origin Energy, Australia's largest energy retailer, confirmed unauthorized access to and disclosure of some customer data, including names, addresses, and partial payment details. The breach, affecting millions, was reported after an alleged hacker contacted The Australian. CEO Frank Calabria apologized, stating system security is a key priority.
GO2 Health in Brisbane's Everton Park experienced a phishing attack in April, accessing patient data including DVA ID numbers from its main email mailbox. Patients were notified almost three months later, raising concerns about delayed alerts following another recent medical data breach.
AssuranceAmerica, a U.S. insurance provider, confirmed a data breach impacting 6.9 million individuals, including names, contact info, and driver's license numbers. This is the largest known spill of U.S. driver's license data this year.
2026 has seen a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, impacting critical infrastructure, government agencies, and private companies. From massive data breaches like DOGE's alleged Social Security database leak to targeted attacks on water systems and energy grids, the year highlights the growing threat of digital warfare and ransomware.
Dialog, an invite-only group cofounded by Peter Thiel, reported a data breach exposing personal information of 113 past event participants and some registered for an upcoming retreat. However, WIRED analysis suggests a misconfiguration made the data publicly accessible via a landing page for the group's app, rather than a criminal hack.
