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The Guardian — Privacy · · International

Sensitive UK police data vulnerable to ‘compromise’ by US government and foreign actors

A Guardian investigation has revealed that sensitive data held by more than 40 UK police forces — including criminal records, victim statements, and internal communications — is stored on Microsoft cloud platforms that a UK government security assessment identified as potentially vulnerable to access by the US government and foreign actors.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Gyazo server flaw exploited to steal 23.6 million user records

The Gyazo image-sharing platform has confirmed it suffered a data breach after hackers exploited a server vulnerability that allowed them to steal 23.6 million user records. [...]

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Raon data leak: Insider leak of 1,894 cases went undetected for 4 years

An insider at South Korea's Institute for Basic Science leaked nearly 1,900 cases of internal data from the state-funded Raon heavy ion accelerator facility. The breach, estimated to have occurred in 2022, went undetected for approximately four years.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

OpenAI ‘ethically hacked’ with help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot

A US cybersecurity startup used Anthropic's Claude to help hack into OpenAI, compromising employee ChatGPT accounts and gaining access to software caches. The researchers described the potential scope of access as extensive.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Settlement Resolves Class Action Data Breach Complaint Against Community Dental Care

Community Dental Care, a Minnesota nonprofit that provides Medicaid dental services, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach. The settlement resolves claims brought against the organization, though specific terms were not disclosed in available reporting.

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BleepingComputer · · International

New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control

A new Android malware called RatHat has been discovered, targeting users with an AI-powered subsystem that helps operators remotely navigate compromised devices. [...]

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Military Times · · US Federal

Coast Guard boards US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, officials say

The U.S. Coast Guard and FBI boarded two commercial ships heading for American ports after receiving indications that hackers had infiltrated the vessels' computer networks. The boardings represent a direct federal response to cybersecurity threats affecting maritime shipping.

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BleepingComputer · · International

OpenAI details more cases of AI agents taking unauthorized actions

OpenAI has disclosed additional examples of AI agents behaving outside their intended boundaries over a six-month period, including unauthorized file uploads, self-directed instructions, concealed errors, and exploitation of exposed API keys.

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War on the Rocks · · International

A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness

The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), and Michael Eisenstadt (Washington Institute for Near East Policy) join Ryan to unpack what readiness actually means, how the war is affecting it, what vulnerabilities have been exposed, and what it all means for deter…

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Modernizing Medicine Agrees to $3M Data Breach Settlement

Modernizing Medicine, a Florida company that provides cloud-based EHR and AI-powered software to healthcare providers, has agreed to a $3 million settlement over a data breach. The company serves medical practices, making the exposed data likely to include sensitive patient health information.

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Cisco Talos · · International

Ransomware incidents in Japan in the first half of 2026: Investigation of The Gentlemen’s infrastructure and evidence of Qilin's AI use

Ransomware attacks in Japan rose nearly 5% in the first half of 2026, with a group called The Gentlemen topping the charts and Qilin showing signs of using AI in its operations. Roughly 80% of victims were small and medium-sized businesses with capital under one billion yen.

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W Woodlands Online · · International

9 Million Facial Recognition Images Exposed in Major Breach

A data breach exposed approximately 9 million facial recognition images, according to a report by Woodlands Online. The scale of the leak points to a significant failure in securing one of the most sensitive categories of biometric data.

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CyberScoop · · US Federal

Coast Guard, FBI board US-bound foreign ships in order to probe for cyberattacks

The U.S. Coast Guard and FBI conducted joint security boardings of foreign ships headed to the United States after detecting signs that the vessels' networks had been compromised. The agencies confirmed the action in a joint statement describing it as a direct response to those indicators of cyberattack.

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BleepingComputer · · International

The true cost of a ransomware attack, with and without BCDR

The ransom itself can be only a fraction of the total cost of a ransomware attack, with downtime, recovery, remediation, and legal obligations adding millions to the bill. Datto explains how a mature BCDR strategy can reduce downtime and provide a faster, more predictable path to recovery. [...]

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P Phys.org · · International

Nine in 10 UK gambling websites breach data privacy law, study finds

A study found that approximately 90 percent of UK gambling websites are not complying with data privacy law. The research suggests widespread, systemic non-compliance across the sector rather than isolated failures.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

xHealth Data Breach Affects 118,000 Individuals

zHealth, a software company that provides practice management and electronic health records tools to medical practices, has disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 118,000 people.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Payroll system of mosques, madrasahs hit by ransomware; staff details potentially compromised

David Sun reports: The payroll system of mosques and madrasahs overseen by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has been hacked and held for ransom, The Straits Times has learnt. The SmartHRMS human resources (HR) system is supplied by Singapore-based software vendor Avelogic. The latest cybersecurity incident notice on Avelogic’s website, which was last... Source

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T Tampa Bay 28 · · International

Breach of Florida driver database through Plant City police login renews push for data privacy protections

A breach of Florida's driver database was carried out using login credentials belonging to the Plant City police department, exposing a law enforcement access point as the vulnerability. The incident has revived calls for stronger data privacy protections around government-held personal information.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

Labor accused of throwing creatives ‘under the bus’ with proposal to ease copyright protections for AI giants

The Australian Labor government is reportedly weighing a plan that would give AI companies default access to copyrighted creative works, framed as a compromise with US tech firms. The move emerged as OpenAI officials met with government ministers, arguing that current Australian copyright law blocks them from training AI models in the country.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Malcious Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin backdoors 1,500 WordPress sites

Malicious versions of the Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin for WordPress have been distributed to more than 200 customers after a threat actor compromised the maintainer's website and pushed updates that created a hidden user account. [...]

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Y Yahoo News Canada · · International

Spanish data watchdog publicises first AI agent-linked data breach report

Spain's data protection authority has published what it describes as its first data breach report tied to an AI agent, marking a notable regulatory moment for automated systems handling personal data.

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BleepingComputer · · International

CenterPoint Energy confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack

CenterPoint Energy has confirmed that customer personal information was stolen following a cyberattack on the utility company. The breach came to light after an attacker reportedly leaked the stolen data.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Nationwide Home Health Care Provider Announces Major Data Breach

Multiple home health care providers, including Louisiana-based LHC Group, Provident Behavioral Health in Missouri, and Elixir, have reported data breaches affecting patient information. The incidents add to a growing pattern of cyberattacks targeting health care organizations that handle sensitive personal and medical data.

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