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McKesson Data Breach Exposes Patient Information After Cloud Attack
McKesson confirms a cloud security breach after hackers claim to have stolen millions of patient records, including sensitive health data.
By Shivangi Yadav31 August 20262 min read
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ATF Declares Major Cyber Incident After Ransomware Gang Claims Hack
ATF declares a major cyber incident after a ransomware group claims to have hacked a standalone system containing sensitive investigative data.
By Shivangi Yadav28 August 20262 min read
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Australian Police Arrest Two Suspected TeamPCP Hackers Linked to Major Cyberattacks
Australian police arrested two people accused of hacking campaigns targeting open-source projects, tech companies, and sensitive data using TeamPCP.
By Shivangi Yadav28 August 20263 min read
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CISA Confirms Over 100 U.S. Water Systems Targeted in Cyberattacks
CISA said more than 100 U.S. water systems were targeted by cyberattacks focused on internet-exposed infrastructure and PLC devices.
By Shivangi Yadav26 August 20262 min read

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US Opens Offensive Cyber Operations to Vetted Private Firms
US policy will allow vetted private firms to conduct limited offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups under direct federal supervision.
By Shivangi Yadav14 August 20265 min read
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Paying Hackers’ Ransoms May Lead to More Extortion, Proofpoint Warns
A new Proofpoint report warns that companies paying ransomware demands often face additional extortion attempts, highlighting the growing risks of negotiating with cybercriminals.
By Shivangi Yadav23 July 20262 min read
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Florida Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Helping BlackCat Gang Extort U.S. Companies
A Florida ransomware negotiator has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for conspiring with the BlackCat ransomware gang to extort U.S. companies while working for a…
By Shivangi Yadav20 July 20262 min read
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Coca-Cola Suspends Fairlife Production After Ransomware Attack
Coca-Cola has temporarily suspended production at its Fairlife dairy operations in the United States following a ransomware attack that affected the company’s production systems.
By Shivangi Yadav18 July 20262 min read

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US Indicts Russian Bulletproof Hosting Operators Over $62 Million Cybercrime Scheme
US authorities have charged operators of a Russian bulletproof hosting network accused of enabling cyberattacks that caused more than $62 million in losses to victims worldwide. Learn what…
By Shivangi Yadav16 July 20262 min read
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Biggest Data Breaches of 2026: Major Hacks, Leaks and Ransomware Attacks So Far
Explore the biggest data breaches of 2026, including major ransomware attacks, customer data leaks, and cyber incidents affecting businesses worldwide. Stay updated on the year’s most…
By Shivangi Yadav10 July 20269 min read
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First AI-Run Ransomware Attack Wasn’t Fully Autonomous, Researchers Say
The first AI-run ransomware attack still relied on human involvement for victim selection, infrastructure setup, and the use of stolen credentials, highlighting both the promise and the…
By Shivangi Yadav8 July 20264 min read
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Canadian Spy Agency Disrupted Drug Traffickers, Extremists and Ransomware Network in Cyber Operations
Canada’s Communications Security Establishment revealed it carried out cyber operations targeting drug traffickers, violent extremists and a ransomware group, highlighting its expanding…
By Shivangi Yadav7 July 20263 min read