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Latest news on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity regulatory developments, data breaches and enforcement actions happening around the world.

Hacker.working on computer showing Lapsus$ hacker group and cyber extortion

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CSRB Exposes Lapsus$ Hacker Group’s Cyber Extortion Activities and Systemic Failures Enabling Them

August 23, 2023

The US Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) has published a comprehensive analysis of the Lapsus$ hacker group’s cyber extortion activities. The report highlighted simple but effective tactics the Lapsus$ hackers used to compromise organizations and the existing security gaps enabling them.

Telephone fraud by a criminal hacker showing Twilio hack from vishing attack

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Culprit Behind Twilio Hack Traced to Earlier Vishing Attack That Nabbed Employee Credentials

October 31, 2022

The investigation into the August Twilio hack was recently concluded, and the company has found that the same attacker was responsible for a vishing attack that led to a smaller breach in June.

Customer making payment by credit card showing customers suing Wawa for payment card data breach

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Customers Are Suing After Wawa Payment Card Data Breach Exposes Credit Card Information

January 14, 2020

Wawa, a U.S. chain with over 850 convenience stores, suffered a payment card data breach which exposed customers’ credit card numbers, debit card numbers, expiration dates and cardholder names.

Stack of dollar bills showing CVE program extension

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CVE Program Gets Stay of Execution With Last-Minute Contract Extension for MITRE

April 17, 2025

MITRE, which has its headquarters in the US, has relied on federal funding for decades. Its contract for the development of the CVE program ended on April 16. The contract extension, put in place just before the deadline, grants it at least 11 more months of life.

Virtual lock showing cyber attack and ransom

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Cyber Attack at Mount Royal University Disrupts Operations, Cybercrime Gang Demands $1.9 Million Ransom

July 13, 2026

Cybercrime group demands $1.9 million in ransom following a cyber attack at Mount Royal University in Calgary that leaked student and employee data and disrupted operations.

Plane on runway showing cyber attack on UK airports

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Cyber Attack at Three UK Airports Leaks PII of 8.7 Million Customers

September 9, 2026

A cyber attack at three UK airports Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands, leaked the personal information of 8.7 million people, with hackers demanding a ransom.

Hacker working on computer monitors showing cyber attack

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Cyber Attack by Nitrogen Ransomware Hits Foxconn, Disrupting North American Operations

May 22, 2026

One of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers, Foxconn, has experienced a cyber attack on its North American operation by the Ransomware-as-a-Service Nitrogen cybercrime gang.

Flag of Japan outside Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building showing Russian hackers cyber attack on government websites

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Cyber Attack by Russian Hackers Disrupted 20 Japanese Government Websites

September 15, 2022

Russian hackers affiliated with the Killnet group executed a DDoS cyber attack that rendered 20 Japanese government websites inaccessible, including a tax and an e-Government portal.

Aerial view of water treatment plant showing Iranian hackers targeting water utilities

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Cyber Attack by Suspected Iranian Hackers Hits 36 Minnesota Water Utilities, Causing Outages

August 4, 2026

A coordinated cyber attack by suspected Iranian hackers hit 36 Minnesota water utilities by targeting programmable logic controllers, causing outages at some facilities.

Hacker working on laptop showing cyber attack caused operational disruptions

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Cyber Attack Causes Severe Operational Disruptions on Jaguar Land Rover’s Production

September 10, 2025

A cyber attack has caused severe operational disruptions across Jaguar Land Rover facilities, affecting production, sales, parts supplies, and auto repair workshops.

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CSRB Exposes Lapsus$ Hacker Group’s Cyber Extortion Activities and Systemic Failures Enabling Them

Culprit Behind Twilio Hack Traced to Earlier Vishing Attack That Nabbed Employee Credentials

Customers Are Suing After Wawa Payment Card Data Breach Exposes Credit Card Information

CVE Program Gets Stay of Execution With Last-Minute Contract Extension for MITRE

Cyber Attack at Mount Royal University Disrupts Operations, Cybercrime Gang Demands $1.9 Million Ransom

Cyber Attack at Three UK Airports Leaks PII of 8.7 Million Customers

Cyber Attack by Nitrogen Ransomware Hits Foxconn, Disrupting North American Operations

Cyber Attack by Russian Hackers Disrupted 20 Japanese Government Websites

Cyber Attack by Suspected Iranian Hackers Hits 36 Minnesota Water Utilities, Causing Outages

Cyber Attack Causes Severe Operational Disruptions on Jaguar Land Rover’s Production

Security flaw in Microsoft’s Analytics Platform Titan Exposes 17 Trillion Records

Meta Muse AI Assistant’s Zero-Day Vulnerability Could Enable Attackers to Inject Malware

New Disclosure of “Meddling” OpenAI Agents Includes Attacks on UN and US Government Websites

ShinyHunters Hacks the FBI in a Security Breach Exposing Personal Information of 38,000 People