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Data Breaches

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Trellix Breach Exposes Source Code Repository

Trellix has confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to part of its source code repository, and is working closely with forensic experts and law enforcement to investigate. The company is reviewing the breach and will share updates as more information becomes available.

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Voter Data Exposes Personal Info to Potential Abuse

Your voter data is at risk of being exposed and used against you, with publicly available registration files potentially revealing sensitive information about you and your family. Even redacted files can be easily linked to other public datasets, making it simple for employers, fraud rings, or others to access your personal info.

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Instructure Breach Exposes Data of 275 Million Users

A recent data breach at Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has compromised the sensitive information of 275 million users, including names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and private messages. The company is actively investigating the incident with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.

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Trellix Source Code Breach Exposes Repository Vulnerability

Trellix recently identified a security breach that compromised a portion of its source code repository, prompting an immediate investigation with leading forensic experts and notification of law enforcement. The company has assured that there's no evidence its source code release process was affected or exploited - yet.

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Medtronic Faces Federal Lawsuits Over Recent Hack

Medtronic is facing a wave of federal lawsuits after a massive data breach exposed over 9 million records containing sensitive personal information, sparking concerns about the company's handling of customer data. The breach, attributed to the ransomware gang ShinyHunters, has left many questioning the vulnerability of medical device manufacturers to cyber threats.

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French Teen Detained for Breach of Gov't Agency Data

A massive data breach at a French government agency has led to the detention of a 15-year-old suspect, with 11.7 million accounts impacted, prompting a swift investigation and criminal probe. The breach was detected on April 13, and authorities were notified just a few days later.

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Researchers Warn of Emerging Exploit Threats After AI-Enabled Zero-Day Discovery

BleepingComputer issued a swift correction, retracting a report of a new data breach at Instructure due to reliance on outdated information from a prior incident, and expressed regret for the error. The incorrect story was pulled shortly after publication.

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French Teen Suspected in Mega-Breach at Secure Document Agency

A massive cyber security breach at France's secure document agency, ANTS, has led to the theft of 12-18 million lines of sensitive data, which was then offered for sale online. A 15-year-old French teen has been detained in connection with the leak, prompting the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office to launch a judicial investigation.

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Brazilian DDoS Firm Exposes Own Security Breach

A Brazilian firm's bold admission about notifying major internet providers of massive DDoS attacks against small ISPs took an unexpected turn when evidence revealed a shocking security breach of its own. The company's CEO, Erick Nascimento, revealed that an intrusion in January 2026 compromised key servers and his personal security codes.

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Ukraine Arrests Hackers Behind 610,000 Roblox Account Breach

Ukrainian authorities have cracked down on a group of hackers responsible for breaching over 610,000 Roblox accounts in a months-long phishing scam that harvested credentials and tokens. The stolen access was used to snag in-game items and Robux, Roblox's virtual currency.

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UK Education Sector Sees Sharp Rise in Cyber Breaches

UK higher education institutions are under cyber attack, with a staggering 98% reporting breaches in the past year - a sharp jump from 91% the year before. This near-universal vulnerability raises serious concerns about the sector's online security.

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Fintech Firm Exposes Database Credentials in Shared Spreadsheet

A fintech firm's most sensitive secrets were left exposed in a shared spreadsheet, with a password that was embarrassingly simple - literally a combination of the company's name and the year. The shocking discovery was made by Stanislav Kazanov during a routine compliance audit, when he stumbled upon a widely accessible SharePoint folder containing a file ominously titled Prod_DB_Root_Creds_DO_NOT_SHARE.xlsx.

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UK Biobank Data Surfaces for Sale on Alibaba Amid Security Probe

UK Biobank data was mysteriously listed for sale on Alibaba, but thankfully, the listings were swiftly removed with the help of the UK and Chinese governments, and no sales were made. The sensitive data, which includes genomic information, health records, and medical imaging, had been shared with researchers but was de-identified to protect participants' identities.

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OAuth Breach Risks Expose AI-Driven Enterprise Vulnerability

A single misstep with a trial AI tool led to a major breach: a Vercel employee's casual OAuth grant to Context.ai created a lasting vulnerability that attackers exploited when Context.ai was compromised. This incident highlights the alarming ease with which AI-driven tools can become enterprise security weak spots.

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Cybercriminals Exploit 2.9 Billion Compromised Credentials

Imagine 2.9 billion personal login details floating around in the dark corners of the internet, vulnerable to exploitation by cybercriminals - that's the staggering reality revealed by a recent threat intelligence analysis. This massive cache of compromised credentials, tracked globally in 2025, is a goldmine for hackers leveraging stolen logins, malware, and AI to wreak havoc.

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Vimeo Breach Exposes User Data After Anodot Hack

Vimeo users, be aware: a recent data breach at analytics company Anodot exposed some of your personal info, including video titles, metadata, and in some cases, email addresses. Fortunately, uploaded video content, account credentials, and payment card info remain safe.

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Medtronic Probes Corporate Data Breach After ShinyHunters Claims

Medtronic is investigating a corporate data breach after a cybercrime group called ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen over nine million records, including personal info and internal company data. The company confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed certain internal systems, sparking a probe into the incident.

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Checkmarx GitHub Data Leaked by LAPSUS$ Hackers

Checkmarx confirmed that hackers from the LAPSUS$ group breached its GitHub repository on March 23, 2026, and published stolen data on April 22, after a series of supply-chain and credential-theft events. The attackers used the access to publish malicious code to certain artifacts, compromising the integrity of Checkmarx's software development process.

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Pitney Bowes Hit by 8.2M Email Address Leak in ShinyHunters Breach

A massive data leak has hit Pitney Bowes, with 8.2 million unique email addresses compromised in a breach claimed by the notorious cybercrime group ShinyHunters. The stolen data also includes names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and even company employment records.

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Medtronic Discloses Cyber Breach by ShinyHunters Gang

Medtronic recently reported a cyber breach by the ShinyHunters gang to federal authorities and the SEC, revealing that hackers had infiltrated its corporate IT system. Fortunately, the company has found no evidence that patient safety or electronic connections to customers were compromised.

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Medtronic, Itron Disclose Breaches by Digital Intruders

Itron sprang into action after detecting an unauthorized break-in on April 13, swiftly notifying law enforcement, and working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and remediate the breach. The company has since confirmed that it has prevented any further unauthorized activity within its corporate systems.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 5.5M ADT Customers' Data

A massive data breach at ADT has exposed the sensitive information of 5.5 million customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, which is now being tracked by breach-tracking service Have I Been Pwned. This incident highlights the importance of staying vigilant about your personal data security.

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Checkmarx Breach Exposes GitHub Repository Data on Dark Web

Checkmarx revealed that a security breach, linked to a March 23 supply chain attack, exposed sensitive GitHub repository data, which has now surfaced on the dark web. The incident has been contained, with no customer data compromised, as the affected repository was separate from Checkmarx's customer production environment.

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Medtronic Breach Exposes Risks in Medical Tech Sector

The recent Medtronic data breach highlights a glaring vulnerability in the medical tech sector, with phishing attacks like this one proving that many organizations are still granting employees far more access than they need. Medtronic has confirmed the breach was contained within its corporate IT systems, with no evidence it impacted patient safety or product operations.

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