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McKesson Discloses Data Theft After ShinyHunters Extortion Attack

McKesson has confirmed a data theft incident following a cyberattack by ShinyHunters, but has assured customers that its business and distribution centers are up and running with no ongoing unauthorized activity. The company sprang into action, activating incident response protocols and launching an investigation to minimize disruption.

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Cyberattacks Disrupt Healthcare Firms, Compromise Patient Data

Millions of patient records are at risk and remote monitoring for newly implanted cardiac devices has been crippled after two major healthcare firms, Boston Scientific and McKesson, fell victim to separate cyberattacks. Boston Scientific's hack has left new pacemakers and heart devices unable to transmit vital data remotely, putting patients' health and privacy in immediate jeopardy.

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McKesson Breach Exposes 284 Million Patient Data Records

A massive data breach at McKesson has exposed a staggering 284 million patient data records, sparking concerns about the security of sensitive medical information. The incident, discovered on August 25, 2026, is still under investigation, with the company working to determine the impact on its operations and patients.

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Carhartt Breach Exposes 12.9M Records

A massive data breach at Carhartt has exposed a staggering 12.9 million accounts, with hackers making off with over 50 gigabytes of sensitive documents. The alleged culprits, known as ShinyHunters, have reportedly unleashed a treasure trove of stolen data, leaving millions of customers vulnerable.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 12.9 Million Carhartt Accounts

A massive data breach at Carhartt has exposed a staggering 12.9 million customer accounts, compromising sensitive information and putting millions of people at risk. The breach, attributed to the ShinyHunters extortion group, included a treasure trove of customer, employee, and corporate data.

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Carhartt Breach Reveals 12.9M Affected, Exposes ShinyHunters' Data Padding Tactics

The Carhartt data breach just got a reality check: an analysis by Troy Hunt revealed that around 12.9 million accounts were genuinely affected, not nearly as many as initially claimed by the hackers. Turns out, you can't always take cybercriminals at their word!

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ReliaQuest Exposes ShinyHunters' Social Engineering Tactics

ReliaQuest sets the record straight: claims of a ransomware attack or breach are completely false. The company recently thwarted a social engineering scheme by ShinyHunters, swiftly investigating and publicly rebutting the misinformation.

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ReliaQuest Foils ShinyHunters' Data-Theft Attack via Social Engineering

ReliaQuest swiftly foiled a sneaky social engineering attack by ShinyHunters, who tried to trick employees into spilling sensitive info, but thankfully, only had view-only access and didn't touch customer data. The company's quick response contained the threat, protecting its systems and customers from harm.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 1.6M RingCentral Accounts

A massive data breach at RingCentral has exposed the sensitive information of 1.6 million customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, which have been posted online by the hacker group ShinyHunters. This breach was discovered on July 28, and although RingCentral took swift action to stop the unauthorized activity, the damage has already been done.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 1.6 Million RingCentral Accounts

RingCentral has confirmed that a breach, known as ShinyHunters, compromised 1.6 million of its accounts, but has since taken swift action to prevent further unauthorized activity. The company is now directly contacting affected customers and has assured that its core platform remains secure and operational.

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ShinyHunters Breach Famous Physical Security Brand

The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters has breached the most iconic brand in physical security, sending shockwaves through the industry. This high-profile hack has left many wondering about the vulnerability of even the most trusted names in security.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes Brinks Home Data

Brinks Home recently disclosed a security breach, with an extortion group claiming to have exposed millions of customer records, prompting the company to activate its incident response procedure and work with leading forensics experts to contain the damage. The breach, identified on July 20, thankfully didn't impact alarm monitoring and system functionality.

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ShinyHunters Targets Healthcare with Rising Data Theft Attacks

ShinyHunters is on the hunt, using data theft at cloud scale to target healthcare and medical-tech organizations, leveraging stolen OAuth tokens and corporate single-sign-on accounts to wreak havoc. This notorious extortion gang has successfully breached numerous organizations in the past two years, often through clever social engineering tactics.

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ShinyHunters Targets Ernst & Young in Claimed Data Breach

Ernst & Young revealed that a third-party support system used by its IT team was hacked, putting client tax information at risk. The breach, detected on April 23, exposed sensitive personal and financial data.

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ShinyHunters data leaks fuel sextortion scam targeting breach victims

Beware of sextortion scam emails claiming to be from ShinyHunters, a hacking group that's actually being impersonated by copycats using leaked data to threaten victims. These scammers are sending convincing but fake messages, trying to extort money by claiming they've recorded compromising information about you.

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Microsoft Tracks ShinyHunters' Salesforce Data Theft Via OAuth Flaws

Microsoft uncovered a sneaky year-long operation by the ShinyHunters extortion group, who exploited trust in Salesforce's OAuth system to steal sensitive data, using clever vishing tactics to trick employees into granting access to a malicious app. The attackers posed as IT support, convincing victims to authorize a fake Data Loader tool that allowed them to make API calls and search for valuable credentials.

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Multiple Breaches Expose Millions in June

A massive data breach at Madison Square Garden put over 26 million records at risk after a threat actor group, ShinyHunters, made a ransom demand and released the data when it wasn't met. This alarming incident highlights the growing threat of data breaches and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 2.3M Moody Bible Institute Accounts

A massive data breach at Moody Bible Institute has exposed the sensitive information of over 2.3 million people, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and more, after being targeted by the notorious extortion group ShinyHunters. The stolen data, which was leaked on June 23, puts countless individuals at risk of identity theft and cyber attacks.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes NAIC's Public Data

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) revealed that a breach exposed its public data after an unauthorized third party exploited a PeopleSoft vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-35273, tied to the notorious ShinyHunters extortion group. This security issue allowed attackers to gain access to a portion of NAIC's IT systems, compromising sensitive information.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes Madison Square Garden Data

A recent cyberattack by ShinyHunters has exposed sensitive data from Madison Square Garden, highlighting a growing concern about cyber risk in the professional sports industry. The breach, which included over 26 million records, is a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

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Kodak Breach Exposes 2.2M Records to ShinyHunters Threat Group

Kodak has confirmed a major data breach, with the ShinyHunters threat group claiming to have stolen 2.2 million records, including sensitive customer information. The company is working closely with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the breach.

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Kodak Breach Exposes Sensitive Data After ShinyHunters Hack

Kodak recently suffered a data breach at the hands of hackers known as ShinyHunters, who gained temporary access to sensitive company data. The company has launched a swift investigation with external cybersecurity experts and is working closely with law enforcement to mitigate the impact.

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ShinyHunters Breach Council of Europe in Oracle PeopleSoft Heist

The Council of Europe has fallen victim to a massive data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen a whopping 297 GB of sensitive information, including HR records, payslips, and medical data, by exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft. The ShinyHunters extortion group is behind the breach, boasting a haul of 429,000 files from the attack.

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Council of Europe Probes ShinyHunters Data Breach Claims

The Council of Europe is actively investigating claims by the ShinyHunters extortion group that sensitive internal documents were stolen, and is working to assess the situation. The organization, which represents 46 European member states, has confirmed the probe but declined to provide further comment at this stage.

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