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French Govt Breach Exposes 73,000 Employees' Data

A major data breach at France's digital affairs directorate, DINUM, has exposed the sensitive information of 73,000 public-sector employees, affecting nearly 9% of the Tchap instant messaging platform's users. The breach compromised public chat rooms, user metadata, and shared files, but thankfully, private conversations remained encrypted and secure.

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Japanese Utility Exposes 10.9 Million Client Records in Data Loss Incident

A shocking data loss incident has hit Japanese utility company Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., with a staggering 10.9 million client records exposed after an external storage device went missing. The device, last seen on April 27, was found to be missing on May 26, sparking a frantic investigation.

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Maine Breach Portal Exposed to Fake Data Breach Disclosures

A fake data breach notice was recently submitted to Maine's breach disclosure portal using VRChat's name, but the company quickly reassured fans that their data and systems are safe. The incident highlights a vulnerability in the portal's submission process, which allows anyone to post a breach notice without verification.

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Oracle Discloses Zero-Day Flaw in PeopleSoft Exploited in Data Theft Attacks

A critical zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft, known as CVE-2026-35273, has been exploited by hackers to steal sensitive data from over 100 organizations, with a staggering 300 instances affected. Oracle has issued emergency mitigations and is working on a patch to address this highly vulnerable issue.

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VRChat Breach Exposes Data of 2.4M Users

A massive data breach at VRChat has exposed the sensitive information of over 2.4 million users, leaving them vulnerable to potential cyber threats. This alarming incident highlights the importance of online security and data protection.

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Identity Crimes Evolve into Multi-Layered Fraud Schemes

Identity crimes are no longer standalone incidents, but rather gateways to multiple, simultaneous frauds that can wreak havoc on victims' lives. A staggering 25.6% of victims now face two or more concurrent events, a 23.5% surge from the previous year.

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VRChat Breach Exposes 2.4M User Records

A recent data breach at VRChat has compromised 2.4 million user accounts, exposing sensitive info like usernames, email addresses, and login histories, which could be used to target users with malicious attacks. Fortunately, passwords, payment details, and government IDs appear to be safe, but users are still advised to be cautious.

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Coupang Fines $409 Million for Massive Data Breach

Coupang has been slapped with a whopping $409 million fine for a massive data breach that exposed the personal info of 37.55 million people, due to a lax safety management system and negligence in key security measures. The hefty penalty is part of a landmark enforcement action by South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 454,600 University of Nottingham Records

The University of Nottingham has confirmed a major data breach, with a notorious cybercriminal group gaining access to a massive 454,600 student records, affecting both current students and alumni. The university is working closely with authorities and experts to investigate the incident and mitigate its impact.

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ShinyHunters Targets Oracle PeopleSoft Servers in Widespread Data Theft Attacks

ShinyHunters, a notorious extortion group, has launched a massive data theft campaign targeting Oracle PeopleSoft servers, compromising over 300 instances across 100+ organizations, with a significant impact on the education sector. The attackers have brazenly claimed responsibility, boasting of their exploits in a chilling conversation with BleepingComputer.

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Credential Theft Spurs Demand for Secure Identity Verification

Credential theft skyrocketed 160% in 2025, fueling a critical need for secure identity verification solutions that can outsmart AI-driven attacks. To stay ahead, robust multi-factor authentication is a must-have, combining unique factors like something you know, have, and are to fortify defenses.

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ServiceNow Security Incident Exposes Customer Data via API Flaw

ServiceNow recently patched a critical API flaw that allowed attackers to access sensitive customer data, but not before detecting anomalous activity that hinted at a broader intrusion. The company quietly alerted affected customers through a discreet support bulletin and direct outreach.

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Oxford University Exposes Student Data in Career Website Breach

Oxford University recently suffered a data breach on its career support website, exposing sensitive student information, including full names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. This incident marks the university's second disclosed data breach of the year, raising concerns about the security of third-party platforms.

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France Investigates Breach of Government Messaging Platform

French authorities are on high alert after a hacker hijacked a user account on a government messaging platform, sparking an investigation into the breach. The attacker claims to have accessed far more data than initially reported, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information.

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French Govt Messaging Service Breached in Account Hijacking Attack

France's digital affairs directorate swiftly sprang into action, blocking a compromised account that was used to hijack a government messaging service, and is now conducting a thorough investigation to assess the damage. The breach was detected by the French Cybersecurity Agency, allowing authorities to shut down the attacker's access and analyze what data was exposed.

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Qilin Ransomware Breach Tally Grows with Essex Trust Confirmation

Qilin Ransomware Breach Tally Grows with Essex Trust Confirmation

Two years after a devastating ransomware attack, the NHS breach count continues to grow, with an Essex trust now confirming that sensitive patient records were stolen by the notorious Qilin gang. The incident serves as a stark reminder that the impact of this cyberattack is still being felt, with hospitals working tirelessly to identify and warn affected patients.

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SoFi Hong Kong Breach Exposes Customer Data at Third-Party Vendor

SoFi Hong Kong recently discovered a data breach at a third-party vendor that exposed customer information, with unauthorized access detected on April 30, 2026. The company's investigation is ongoing, but it confirmed the breach originated from a vendor, not its internal systems.

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IBM, AT&T Face Allegations of Concealing Data Breaches

A shocking lawsuit alleges that tech giants IBM and AT&T may have concealed massive data breaches, with Chinese hackers reportedly infiltrating IBM's network over 56,000 times between 2013 and 2016. The allegations, made by a former IBM vice president, claim the company knowingly kept the breaches under wraps.

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Oxford University Exposes Data Breach After Career Platform Hack

The University of Oxford recently alerted users to a data breach on its CareerConnect platform, which occurred on May 28 when attackers gained access to sensitive information, including names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. To protect users, locally set passwords have been invalidated and affected users will be prompted to reset their passwords upon next login.

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Meta AI Flaw Compromises 20,000 Instagram Accounts

A bug in Meta's AI-powered support feature, High Touch Support, allowed outsiders to access nearly 20,000 Instagram accounts by exploiting a flaw that failed to verify email addresses for password reset requests. This oversight enabled hackers to bypass security checks and gain unauthorized account access.

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Oxford Uni Student Data Breached Through Career Platform

Oxford University student data has been breached once again, this time through a career platform compromise, leaving records exposed. The incident is a separate attack from a break-in that occurred just last month.

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DentaQuest Breach Exposes 2.6M Accounts

A massive data breach at dental benefits provider DentaQuest has exposed a staggering 2.6 million accounts, after hackers stole over 234 GB of sensitive information and released it following failed negotiations with the company.

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World Food Programme Breach Exposes 600k Gazan Family Records

A devastating data breach at the World Food Programme has left 600,000 vulnerable Gazan families exposed, with their personal records compromised - but thankfully, aid recipients have been assured that their support will continue uninterrupted.

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UK Council Exposes Hundreds of Disabled Residents in Email Blunder

A simple email mistake by the City of York Council had serious consequences, exposing the identities of hundreds of disabled residents who hold Blue Badges. The blunder occurred when a BCC function failed, revealing the list of recipients in a message intended to be private.

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