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Dropbox says about 5,000 accounts compromised in August hack

Reuters · September 02, 2026 · International · Data Breaches

Dropbox says about 5,000 accounts compromised in August hack Reuters

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The Record · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Health data of more than 9.5 million people leaked from Aesto record system

Aesto, a healthcare data company, disclosed to federal regulators that a cyberattack last December exposed sensitive information belonging to more than 9.5 million people. The breach was reported this week.

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The Record · Sep 02, 2026 · International

New pro-Ukraine hacker group targets Russian companies with custom ransomware

The group, which calls itself VantaCore, has targeted at least seven known victims, Russian cybersecurity firm F6 said in a report published this week.

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BleepingComputer · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Ransomware protection for MSPs: A 6-point checklist for faster recovery

Ransomware resilience requires more than backups or endpoint detection alone. Acronis outlines six capabilities MSPs should test across client environments, from reducing exposure and detecting attacks to preserving recovery points and restoring operations quickly. [...]

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HIPAA Journal · Sep 02, 2026 · US Federal

Oncology Firm Novocure Announces Cyberattack and Data Breach

Novocure, a medical technology company focused on oncology, has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed data belonging to patients and employees. The company has not publicly detailed the scope of the breach or the type of information compromised.

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BBC — Tech · Sep 02, 2026 · International

Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack

Criminals have published personal data belonging to 8.7 million people following a hack on a company that operates Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports. The breach occurred last month and the stolen data has now been released publicly.

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HIPAA Journal · Sep 02, 2026 · US Federal

Highland Oncology Group Settles Litigation Stemming From 2025 Ransomware Attack

Highland Oncology Group, a cancer care practice based in Arkansas, has reached a settlement in litigation connected to a ransomware attack that occurred in 2025. The practice serves patients across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

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