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DataBreaches.net · · International

Bojangles sued again by workers over Russian hacker data breach. NC judge weighs in

Bojangles faces renewed class-action litigation from employees whose personal data was compromised in a 2024 breach attributed to the ransomware group Hunters International. A North Carolina judge is now weighing key legal questions around standing and negligence as the case moves through both state and federal courts.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

North Los Angeles County Regional Center Notifies Individuals About November 2024 Ransomware Attack

North Los Angeles County Regional Center is notifying individuals whose data was exposed in a ransomware attack that occurred in November 2024. The organization has begun mailing breach notification letters to those affected, months after the incident took place.

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War on the Rocks · · International

Gathering Clouds: Building Digital Strategic Depth in the Compute Age

Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have revealed that data centers and cloud infrastructure now function as critical military and economic assets, making them targets for long-range strikes, drones, and cyberattacks. Defense planners are reconsidering how strategic resilience is defined when physical distance no longer offers the protection it once did.

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The Record · · International

Canadian spy agency reports hacking three criminal groups in 2025

A ransomware-as-a-service gang, an online foreign extremist group and drug traffickers were separately the targets of offensive operations in 2025, according to Canada's Communications Security Establishment.

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The Record · · International

Major medical device manufacturer notifies nearly 4 million of breach

A major medical device manufacturer has disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 4 million people, with Social Security numbers and health-related information among the data accessed. The company stated it has not found evidence that the exposed data has appeared publicly online.

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CyberScoop · · US Federal

Sysdig clocks first documented case of agentic ransomware

The AI agent didn’t accomplish every step in the late June 2026 attack, but it allowed the threat actor to significantly reduce complexity, speed up the tempo and gain operational advantages. The post Sysdig clocks first documented case of agentic ransomware appeared first on CyberScoop.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

AI Agent Conducts First Fully Autonomous Ransomware Attack

Security researchers have identified what they describe as the first ransomware attack carried out by an autonomous AI agent, with a large language model completing the attack without direct human operation. The finding suggests that agentic AI systems can now execute complex, multi-step cyberattacks independently.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Alberta, Centurion Project sued over alleged data breach that affected millions of voters

A retired class-action lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta government, its Chief Electoral Officer, and two pro-secession organizations over an alleged data breach affecting roughly 2.9 million provincial residents. The suit targets the Centurion Project, claiming it unlawfully obtained voter data.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Almost 30,000 Texas Residents Affected by Data Breach at The Texas Hearing Institute

The Texas Hearing Institute has reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General affecting more than 29,000 residents. The organization, which provides hearing-related services, filed the notification as required under applicable law.

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BleepingComputer · · International

JadePuffer ransomware used AI agent to automate entire attack

Researchers identified what they believe is the first documented case of a ransomware operation, JadePuffer, conducted entirely by a large language model (LLM) agent. [...]

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BleepingComputer · · International

NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off

A joint operation involving Google has dismantled NetNut, a residential proxy network that routed traffic through roughly two million compromised Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. The disruption cut off access to the network of infected consumer devices that had been hijacked without their owners' knowledge.

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BleepingComputer · · International

ARToken PhaaS exposes EvilTokens' Microsoft 365 phishing toolkit

A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform dubbed "ARToken" appears to operate as an affiliate of the EvilTokens phishing platform, giving researchers a glimpse into an extensive toolkit designed to compromise Microsoft 365. [...]

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

I tested 53 water bottles to find the best for leaks, looks and sustainability: here are my favourites

This story is not within PrivacySignal's coverage scope. It is a consumer product review about reusable water bottles — it has no meaningful connection to privacy, AI governance, surveillance, data rights, or digital civil liberties. Generating a briefing for it would dilute the intelligence value

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R Reuters · · International

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

Security researchers have found that a European Parliament member who was involved in investigating surveillance practices was themselves targeted with Israeli-made spyware. The finding suggests the lawmaker's device was compromised, potentially exposing the very work meant to scrutinize such tools.

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Krebs on Security · · International

FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet

The FBI, working with industry partners, seized hundreds of domains tied to NetNut, a residential proxy service run by Nasdaq-listed Israeli firm Alarum Technologies. The seizure follows reporting that linked NetNut to the Popa botnet, a network of at least two million devices infected without meaningful consent from their owners.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association Settles MOVEit Data Breach Litigation

Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association has reached a settlement to resolve litigation stemming from a May 2023 data breach tied to the MOVEit file-transfer vulnerability. The case follows a wave of similar claims against organizations that used the widely exploited software.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Serviceaide Pays $1.8 Million to Settle Data Breach Litigation

Serviceaide, an AI-powered IT service management company, has agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle litigation stemming from a data breach. The case was covered by The HIPAA Journal, suggesting the incident involved protected health information.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Medtronic notifies customers impacted by ShinyHunters data breach

Medtronic is sending breach notifications to customers after the ShinyHunters hacking group gained unauthorized access to personal data held by the medical device company. The scope of exposed information has not been fully detailed in public disclosures.

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BleepingComputer · · International

FortiBleed credential-theft campaign linked to Lynx ransomware

The massive FortiBleed credential theft campaign has been linked to the INC and Lynx ransomware operations, suggesting the stolen Fortinet credentials were intended to fuel future network intrusions. [...]

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The Record · · International

Teen suspect in Scattered Spider hacks is extradited to US

A 19-year-old suspect linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group has been extradited to the United States, where an unsealed complaint accuses him of involvement in multiple intrusions, including a 2025 breach of a luxury jewelry retailer.

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WIRED — AI · · International

You Can Now Sound the Alarm on AI Behaving Badly

A new reporting platform has launched to let people flag harmful or unsafe behavior from AI chatbots and tools. The site gives ordinary users a direct channel to document incidents where AI systems do something dangerous, deceptive, or privacy-violating.

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BleepingComputer · · International

DHS confirms hackers breached HSIN info-sharing platform

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a breach of the Homeland Security Information Network, a platform used to share sensitive information across federal, state, local, and private-sector partners. The scope of the compromise has not been publicly detailed.

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