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Data Breaches

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Grafana Labs Hit by GitHub Breach, Code Stolen in Ransom Demand

Grafana Labs sprang into action after a security breach at GitHub compromised its code, swiftly invalidating leaked credentials and bolstering defenses to prevent further unauthorized access. The company quickly responded to the breach, taking crucial steps to safeguard its environment.

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Grafana Breach Exposes Codebase, Sparks Extortion Attempt

Grafana recently experienced a security breach, where an unauthorized party gained access to its GitHub environment, downloading its codebase, but fortunately, no customer data or personal info was compromised. The company swiftly responded, taking measures to prevent further unauthorized access and thwarting an attempted extortion by the attacker.

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Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence for Election Data Breacher Tina Peters

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, the former Mesa County election clerk behind one of the most serious election-related data breaches in US history, freeing her from a nine-year prison term after just a year and a half. Peters was convicted of abusing her position to break into county election facilities under false pretenses.

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ShinyHunters Fuel Surge in Data Leaks

Meet the ShinyHunters, a notorious group behind a surge in public data leaks, who team up with The Com to scam victims out of cloud system access and then hold their data for ransom. This duo's alarming tactic has resulted in a steady stream of sensitive information being dumped into the public domain.

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West Pharmaceutical hit by cyberattack, data stolen

West Pharmaceutical Services suffered a significant cybersecurity breach on May 4, 2026, when hackers infiltrated their systems, encrypting certain data and making off with sensitive information, prompting a formal investigation. The company confirmed the severity of the attack three days later, on May 7.

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US House Panel Probes Instructure Over Massive Canvas Cyberattack

A massive cyberattack on Instructure's Canvas platform has sparked a congressional investigation, after hackers claimed to have stolen a staggering 280 million data records from nearly 9,000 schools and online education platforms. The breach has left schools reeling, especially during final exams, and is raising urgent questions about data security.

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Foxconn Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data from Apple, Nvidia Projects

A massive cyberattack on Foxconn's North American factories has compromised sensitive data from major tech giants, including Apple and Nvidia, with hackers allegedly making off with a staggering 8 TB of data and over 11 million files. Foxconn has confirmed the breach, assuring that production is resuming after swiftly activating its cybersecurity response mechanism.

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UK Water Supplier Fined $1.3M for Data Exposure Lapse

A UK water supplier has been slapped with a $1.3 million fine after a devastating cyber attack exposed the personal data of nearly 664,000 customers and employees, with sensitive information even being published on the dark web. The hefty penalty was reduced by 40% after the company admitted liability and cooperated with investigators.

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Škoda Discloses Data Breach After Online Shop Hack

Škoda's online shop was recently hacked, exposing customer data after attackers exploited a vulnerability in the e-commerce software. The company has since fixed the issue, alerted authorities, and is working with a forensics team to investigate.

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US Bank Self-Reports Data Leak to Unauthorized AI App

A US bank has taken swift action, self-reporting a data leak that exposed sensitive customer information to an unauthorized AI app, sparking concerns over the volume and sensitivity of the compromised data. The bank's proactive disclosure to regulators and customers highlights its commitment to transparency in the face of a data-handling lapse.

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UK Water Firm Fines £1m for 2-Year Data Breach Alternatively: South Staffordshire Water Breach Exposes 633,000 Or: Data Regulator Fines South Staffordshire Water £1m Best option: South Staffordshire Water Hit with £1m Data Breach Fine

Proactive security is no longer a nicety, but a necessity - as South Staffordshire Water's £1m fine for a 2-year data breach exposing 633,000 individuals' personal info painfully illustrates. Waiting for a ransom note or performance issues to discover a breach simply isn't an option.

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Instructure Thwarts ShinyHunters Data Leak with Agreement

Instructure has taken swift action to protect its community by reaching an agreement with the ShinyHunters extortion group, successfully retrieving stolen data and ensuring its destruction. This move puts the minds of its 30 million users at ease, prioritizing their security and well-being.

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Instructure Pays Ransom to ShinyHunters to Prevent 3.65TB Canvas Data Leak

In a stunning move, Instructure paid a ransom to the notorious ShinyHunters group to prevent a massive 3.65TB data leak from its Canvas learning-management system. The Utah-based company reached a deal with the hackers, securing the safe return of stolen data and a guarantee that its customers wouldn't be extorted individually.

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ShinyHunters Targets Canvas in High-Stakes Data Extortion Bid

ShinyHunters has made a brazen move, claiming to have stolen a massive 3.65 terabytes of data from Canvas, putting 275 million records across 8,809 school systems at risk. The cybercriminal group is now demanding an undisclosed ransom from Instructure, escalating threats by hijacking login pages at hundreds of institutions.

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Instructure Discloses Double Breach Amid ShinyHunters' Data Leak Threat

In a shocking security breach, Instructure, the creator of Canvas, revealed not one, but two separate intrusions into its system, leaving thousands of schools and students scrambling for access to crucial course materials during final exams. The breaches come as an extortion group, ShinyHunters, threatens to leak a massive 3.65 TB of stolen data.

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BWH Hotels Reservation Data Exposed to Cybercrooks

BWH Hotels guests are being warned to stay vigilant after a data breach exposed reservation information to cybercriminals, and customers are urged to watch out for potential phishing scams.

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Hackers Exploit Canvas Flaw to Deface Instructure Portals

In a shocking breach, hackers exploited a flaw in Canvas to infiltrate Instructure portals, making off with a staggering 3.6 terabytes of data and putting 8,809 educational organizations at risk. The attackers, known as ShinyHunters, claimed to have stolen 275 million records in a brazen heist.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 200,000 Zara Customers

A massive data breach at fashion giant Zara has exposed the sensitive information of over 197,000 customers, including email addresses, order details, and support ticket info, after a hacking group called ShinyHunters gained unauthorized access to the company's systems. The breach was quickly contained, with parent company Inditex alerting authorities and assuring customers that no names, passwords, or payment details were compromised.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 9,000 Schools in Canvas Hack

A massive data breach has hit Canvas, a popular learning management system, with hackers claiming to have stolen several terabytes of sensitive data, including personal info for 275 million users, from 9,000 schools. The notorious ShinyHunters group is now demanding action, threatening to leak everything if their demands aren't met.

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ShinyHunters Breach Disrupts Canvas Education Platform Nationwide

A massive cyberattack by ShinyHunters has disrupted the Canvas Education Platform nationwide, with hackers defacing login pages and holding sensitive data on 275 million students and faculty hostage. The breach forced Instructure to pull Canvas offline, leaving students and faculty in the dark.

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Missouri Probes Conduent's Response to Massive Data Breach

Missouri's Department of Commerce and Insurance is stepping up its investigation into Conduent's massive data breach, which is believed to have affected over 25 million people, after the company failed to provide crucial information on the breach's impact. The state agency is urging insurers to come forward with details on their dealings with Conduent, citing significant consumer risk.

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NVIDIA Discloses GeForce NOW Breach Affecting Armenian Users

NVIDIA recently discovered a security breach affecting users of GeForce NOW in Armenia, which was caused by a compromised system operated by a third-party partner, not by NVIDIA's own network. The company is working closely with the partner to resolve the issue and notify affected users.

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RansomHouse Hackers Claim Breach of Trellix Source Code

Trellix has confirmed a breach of its source code repository, with hackers from the notorious RansomHouse group claiming to have accessed and encrypted sensitive data on April 17. The group has even posted leaked screenshots to back up its claims.

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Data Breaches Surge, Exposing Sensitive Info at AI Startups, Agencies

Data breaches are surging, with AI startups and agencies exposed, as seen in the alarming theft of 10 petabytes from a Chinese supercomputer and 4 terabytes from AI startup Mercor due to a supply-chain vulnerability. These incidents highlight the hidden risks of connecting data to AI models, creating sensitive blind spots that leave large data sets vulnerable to compromise.

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