Category: Data Breaches


  • Star Citizen Data Breach Exposes User Account Information

    Cloud Imperium Games, the developer behind Star Citizen, disclosed a Star Citizen data breach that exposed limited user account information. The company detected unauthorized access to backup systems in January and launched an internal investigation. While attackers accessed some personal data, the developer confirmed that passwords and payment information were not compromised. How the Breach…

  • University of Hawaii Cancer Center Ransomware Attack Affects 1.2 Million

    The University of Hawaii Cancer Center ransomware attack exposed sensitive personal data belonging to nearly 1.2 million individuals. University officials confirmed that attackers breached research servers and accessed historical datasets containing Social Security numbers and other identifiers. The incident began in August 2025 but the center disclosed the full scope months later after investigators completed…

  • Qilin Ransomware Breach Targets LISI Group

    Qilin ransomware breach reports have placed French industrial supplier LISI Group in the spotlight. The cybercrime gang claims it infiltrated the company’s systems and exfiltrated sensitive internal data. The attackers posted the alleged breach on their dark web leak site, threatening to publish stolen files if demands are not met. The incident highlights the continued…

  • ManoMano data breach impacts 38 million customers

    The ManoMano data breach has impacted approximately 38 million customers after attackers gained access through a compromised third-party service provider. The European DIY marketplace confirmed that unauthorized actors accessed customer information linked to its external customer support partner. The incident triggered notifications across multiple countries and raised fresh concerns about third-party security risks. ManoMano operates…

  • UFP Technologies data breach exposes stolen company data

    A significant UFP Technologies data breach has forced the medical device manufacturer to isolate parts of its IT infrastructure after detecting unauthorized network activity. The company confirmed that attackers stole and potentially destroyed internal data during the incident. UFP disclosed the cyberattack in a regulatory filing and launched a full investigation to determine the scope…

  • CarGurus Data Breach Exposes 12.4 Million Records

    A massive dataset linked to CarGurus has surfaced online after the ShinyHunters hacking group reportedly followed through on a failed extortion attempt. The CarGurus data breach involves approximately 12.4 million records, now circulating publicly after negotiations between the attackers and the company allegedly collapsed. The release raises renewed concerns about large-scale data theft, public leaks,…

  • Optimizely Data Breach Linked to Vishing Attack

    Optimizely has confirmed a data breach after attackers used a vishing campaign to gain access to internal systems. The Optimizely data breach did not involve ransomware or malware deployment. Instead, attackers relied on social engineering to trick employees into revealing credentials. This incident highlights how voice-based phishing continues to bypass technical safeguards. Even companies with…

  • ShinyHunters Odido Data Leak Threat Targets Millions

    A new extortion threat is unfolding in the Netherlands after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a large-scale breach involving telecom provider Odido. The group is now threatening to publish stolen customer data unless its demands are met. The ShinyHunters Odido data leak threat has raised serious concerns about identity theft, financial fraud, and…

  • ShinyHunters Mercer Beacon Data Breach Claims Expose Millions

    The ShinyHunters Mercer Beacon data breach has surfaced after the hacking group claimed it stole millions of records from two U.S. investment advisory firms. The group alleges it exfiltrated sensitive corporate and client data from Mercer Advisors and Beacon Pointe Advisors. If verified, the breach could expose a significant volume of personally identifiable information and…

  • AI-Assisted FortiGate Breach Compromises 600 Firewalls

    More than 600 FortiGate firewalls were compromised in just five weeks in what investigators describe as an AI-assisted FortiGate breach. The campaign did not rely on zero-day exploits or advanced malware. Instead, the attacker combined basic security weaknesses with commercial AI tools to scale the operation globally. The incident demonstrates how artificial intelligence can amplify…