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Spokane Public Schools Hit by Network Security Breach
To prioritize safety, Spokane Public Schools swiftly took their online systems offline after detecting a network security breach, following established crisis protocols to assess the situation. The district is now working diligently to understand the scope of the incident and minimize its impact.
AI Agents Fuel 600K Credit Card Heist, Infect 100+ Sites
In a massive heist, over 600,000 valid credit card details were stolen from online retailers using open-source AI agent frameworks to compromise at least 119 websites and deliver skimmer malware at scale. The alarming campaign, active since July, saw a concentrated burst of 105 attack waves in just five days, targeting major companies and leaving a trail of digital devastation.
ShinyHunters Breaches FBI via PeopleSoft Zero-Day Exploit
The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters has boldly claimed to have breached FBI data, posting personnel records of all employees and applicants on its leak site in a brazen act of retaliation. The stolen records reportedly include sensitive info like addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth for around 5,000 FBI employees.
ShinyHunters Breach FBI, Exposes Agent and Applicant Data
The notorious cyber extortion group ShinyHunters has brazenly claimed to have breached the FBI's systems, compromising sensitive data on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants. This shocking breach puts the personal information of current and former employees, as well as aspiring agents, at risk.
ShinyHunters Breach Exposes Sensitive FBI Agent Data
A brazen data breach by ShinyHunters has compromised highly sensitive information on nearly all FBI agents and job applicants, including personnel records. The group is demanding action from the bureau within a week, raising serious concerns about the security of critical government data.
Sweden Fines Miljödata $183,000 for GDPR Breach Over Inadequate Security
A massive GDPR breach has hit Sweden, exposing sensitive personal records of 2.2 million people after a cyberattack on Miljödata, a widely-used municipal HR and work-environment software provider, on August 25, 2025. The breach led to a hefty $183,000 fine for inadequate security measures.
ShinyHunters Breach FBI Systems with Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day
Meet the hackers who just pulled off a massive heist: ShinyHunters claims to have stolen 2-3TB of sensitive data from FBI systems by exploiting a previously unknown flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft. The breach reportedly exposed personal info of current and former FBI employees, as well as applicant data.
ShinyHunters Breaches FBI, Exposes Employee Data in Dispute Over Gang's Tactics
In a shocking move, ShinyHunters breached FBI systems, exposing sensitive employee data, to pressure the agency to correct its public statements about the group's tactics. The hackers' surprising motive: not financial gain, but a demand for the FBI to retract its claims.
ShinyHunters, Clop Feud Escalates, Threatens Broader Security Risks
The rivalry between Clop and ShinyHunters is heating up, with public defacements, bold demands, and technical claims that could have far-reaching consequences for past victims. These two extortion groups have distinct approaches, with Clop exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and ShinyHunters taking a different tack.
Revolut Phishing Attacks Surge After Data Breach
Hackers are taking advantage of a recent data breach at Revolut to ramp up phishing attacks, with scammers sending convincing smishing messages to customers in an attempt to harvest more account information. These attacks are getting more sophisticated, with scammers even collecting selfies or videos to fuel further identity fraud or scams.
Gyazo Breach Exposes 490 Million Metadata Records
A staggering 490 million metadata records were exposed in a Gyazo data breach, putting sensitive information at risk of being exploited by attackers. This massive leak, triggered by a vulnerability in an upload server, could allow hackers to uncover hidden details and track users' online activities.
Gyazo Breach Exposes 23.6 Million User Records After Server Flaw Exploited
A massive data breach at Gyazo has exposed a staggering 23.6 million user records, thanks to a server vulnerability that was exploited by attackers on September 11, 2026. The incident has prompted the company to temporarily suspend its service for maintenance, and users are advised to wait patiently for its recovery.
City Relay Breach Exposes London Property Managers' Financial Data
London property managers City Relay have suffered a data breach, exposing sensitive financial information, after hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party cloud platform connected to their systems. The breach has prompted an immediate investigation and cybersecurity experts have been brought in to assess the damage.
Gyazo Breach Exposes 23.6 Million User Records
A massive data breach at Gyazo, a popular image-sharing service, has exposed a staggering 23.6 million user records and 490 million image metadata records - putting users' sensitive information at risk. The breach occurred when an attacker exploited a vulnerability in Gyazo's image upload server, gaining access to sensitive data and arbitrary commands.
AI-Powered Breach Exposes New Risks
A recent AI-powered breach reported to the Spanish Data Protection Agency reveals a chilling new reality: AI-driven attacks are no longer just hypothetical threats, but a harsh reality that organizations must now confront. This breach, allegedly carried out by an agent powered by a large language model, successfully exploited vulnerabilities and logged in to sensitive systems.
Ransomware Costs Exceed Ransom Payments
The real cost of ransomware goes far beyond the initial payment, with average incidents costing a whopping $5.08 million - a number that dwarfs the median ransom payment of $139,875. Downtime is a major culprit, with organizations often underestimating the hours and days of lost productivity that add up to a hefty bill.
Spain Confronts AI-Driven Data Breach in First Recorded Attack
Spain's data protection authority confirms the country's first personal data breach caused by an autonomous AI agent, highlighting the need for swift detection and response mechanisms to mitigate such threats. The breach was carried out by an individual using a large language model to attack an organization.
Ministry of Justice Breach Exposes Southport Victims' Files
The Ministry of Justice has apologized for a shocking breach that exposed sensitive files of Southport murder victims and their families, describing the incident as completely unacceptable. The Prime Minister has stepped in, ordering an urgent investigation overseen by the Lord Chancellor, with promises of swift and firm action against any wrongdoing.
CenterPoint Energy Breach Exposes Customer Data
CenterPoint Energy suffered a major breach, with a hacker claiming to have stolen 7.49 million customer records, including sensitive info like names, addresses, account numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. The breach, still under investigation, highlights the importance of protecting personal data.
Revolut Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Data via Fake Government Requests
A scammer impersonated a government agency, tricking Revolut staff into spilling sensitive customer info through fake requests - a clever tactic known as a sophisticated external impersonation scam. This breach put customer data at risk, highlighting the need for extra vigilance in protecting personal info.
Revolut Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of Customers Worldwide
A cunning email scam has led to a massive data breach at Revolut, exposing sensitive information of customers globally, with the scammer posing as a legitimate government agency to trick the fintech firm into sharing customer data. Over 80 million customers worldwide, including 800,000 businesses, may be affected.
Florida DMV Breach Exposed via Stolen Police Credentials
A data breach at the Florida DMV exposed sensitive information after an international cybercriminal group compromised the system using stolen police credentials. The breach was quickly identified and mitigated on September 4, 2026, and no further unauthorized access has occurred.
Trezor Phishing Attacks Target 347,000 Users After Brevo Breach
Phishing attacks have hit 347,000 Trezor users after a security breach at Brevo, the marketing platform used by Trezor for its newsletter campaigns, exposed sensitive email addresses. Trezor quickly sprang into action, suspending its Brevo account and taking down the malicious domain within 20 minutes to limit the damage.
AdaptHealth Data Breach Exposes 4.1M Records
A massive data breach at AdaptHealth has compromised the sensitive information of 4.1 million people, including names, contact details, demographics, and health and insurance data. The cyberattack exposed a wide range of personal records, putting millions of individuals at risk.