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MyPillow Targeted in Play Ransomware Attack
MyPillow has been hit by a ransomware attack, with hackers claiming to have stolen highly sensitive data including private documents, financial information, and employee details. The attackers are demanding a ransom and threatening to publish the stolen data unless paid.
Lithuania's National Register Breached, 600,000 Entries Exposed
A massive data breach has hit Lithuania's national registers, exposing over 600,000 sensitive entries, including records of legal entities and real estate holdings. The breach has prompted swift action from authorities, who have restricted access and blocked suspected accounts to mitigate the damage.
7-Eleven Data Breach Compromises 185,000 People's Personal Info
A recent 7-Eleven data breach has put the personal info of 185,000 people at risk, exposing sensitive details like names, addresses, birthdays, and phone numbers. The breach, which occurred on April 8, 2026, is still shrouded in mystery, with 7-Eleven only confirming that certain systems storing franchisee documents were compromised.
SaaS Providers Face Trust Crisis After Canvas Breach
A massive breach of the Canvas learning management system has left 275 million users reeling, compromising student records and disrupting learning at over 8,800 institutions worldwide. The shocking incident has sparked a trust crisis for SaaS providers, raising urgent questions about security and data protection.
Attackers Expose Plaintext Passwords of 46k Myspace Users
A shocking data breach has exposed the plaintext passwords of 46,000 Myspace users, putting their online security at risk. This alarming leak, linked to a 2021 security incident, also reveals email addresses and other sensitive credentials.
Vulnerability Exploitation Surpasses Credentials as Top Breach Entry Point
The latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals a significant shift in how breaches occur: vulnerability exploitation now accounts for 31% of breaches, surpassing stolen credentials as the top entry point for hackers. Ransomware remains a major threat, involved in nearly half of all breaches.
Smaller Healthcare Providers Targeted in Rising Wave of Cyberattacks
Smaller healthcare providers are being hit hard by a rising wave of cyberattacks, with eight recent hacking incidents affecting nearly 2 million individuals. These breaches, impacting medical practices across the US, are a stark reminder that no healthcare organization is immune to the threat of cyber breaches.
Vulnerability Exploits Overtake Credentials as Top Breach Entry Point
For the first time in nearly two decades, exploiting vulnerabilities has surpassed compromised credentials as the top breach entry point, accounting for 31% of data breaches over the past year. This significant shift suggests that threat actors are adapting their tactics, and defenders must follow suit.
Exploits Emerge as Top Breach Entry Point
With attackers exploiting vulnerabilities at an alarming rate, it's clear that organizations are struggling to keep up with the pace of security defects - and it's leaving them exposed. Exploits have now become the top breach entry point, accounting for 31% of all known initial access vectors.
NYC Health Breach Exposes 1.8M Patients' Sensitive Data
A massive data breach at NYC Health + Hospitals has exposed the sensitive information of 1.8 million patients, highlighting the alarming vulnerability of personal data in the healthcare system. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of a breach, especially when it comes to biometric data that can never be truly reset.
7-Eleven Breach Exposes Franchisee Data to Cyber Risk
A recent 7-Eleven data breach has put franchisee information at risk, with sensitive documents accessed by an unauthorized party, potentially exposing names, addresses, and other personal data. Fortunately, customers who used their credit cards to make purchases can breathe a sigh of relief, as their payment info appears to be safe.
7-Eleven Breach Exposes Franchisee Data After ShinyHunters Attack
7-Eleven recently confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive franchisee information after a cyberattack by the group ShinyHunters, with unauthorized access detected on April 8. The company swiftly launched an investigation and began notifying affected individuals on May 1.
SaaS Breaches Expose Gaps in Enterprise Security Thinking
In a shocking display of vulnerability, ShinyHunters breached Instructure's Canvas platform not once, but twice in a single week, siphoning off a staggering 3.65 terabytes of data from 275 million users across 8,000 institutions. The brazen attacks left hundreds of schools reeling during final exams, forcing Canvas offline and lining the attackers' pockets with a ransom payment.
Ransomware Breach Exposes 123,000 at American Lending Center
A ransomware attack on American Lending Center compromised the personal data of 123,000 individuals after a threat actor infiltrated the company's internal network and accessed sensitive files. The breach was discovered nine months prior to notification, on July 27, 2025, but consumers weren't alerted until April 28, 2026.
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.
Ransomware Gang Targets Canvas, Exposes Student Data Risks
A ransomware gang claimed to have stolen data from 275 million students, teachers, and staff, but Instructure, the company behind Canvas, says it's reached a deal with the hackers and has digital proof that the data has been destroyed. But can we really trust that the threat has passed?
TeamPCP hackers target Mistral AI code repos for sale
Hackers from TeamPCP are demanding $25,000 for nearly 5 gigabytes of stolen Mistral AI code, threatening to leak it for free if they don't find a buyer within a week. The group claims to have snagged around 450 internal repositories, including sensitive source code used for training and model delivery.
Foxconn Disrupted by Nitrogen Ransomware Attack
Nitrogen ransomware attackers claim to have stolen a massive 8 terabytes of sensitive data, including confidential files from tech giants like Intel, Apple, and Google, potentially disrupting the entire consumer-tech supply chain. The breach could have far-reaching consequences for suppliers and customers worldwide.
Foxconn Cyberattack Exposes Supply Chain Risks
A massive cyberattack on Foxconn has exposed the dark underbelly of supply chain risks, with hackers claiming to have stolen a staggering 11 million files - including confidential data from tech giants like Intel, Apple, and Nvidia. This breach highlights the long-term architectural risks that ransomware attacks can pose to global supply chains.
West Pharmaceutical Ransomware Attack Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
In the wake of a ransomware attack, West Pharmaceutical Services swiftly sprang into action, disclosing the breach and launching a thorough investigation with law enforcement and cyber-forensic experts. But despite their rapid response, the company's data loss has left many questions unanswered – and a glaring spotlight on supply chain vulnerabilities.
Instructure Negotiates Data Return After Ransomware Breach
In a major win for data security, Instructure has successfully negotiated the return of stolen data and confirmed its destruction after a ransomware breach affected nearly 9,000 educational institutions using its Canvas Learning Management System. The company has ensured that its affected customers are protected and won't be individually targeted for extortion.
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.
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.
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.