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US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data leak exposes 41K government personnel
A Department of Homeland Security data leak exposed records of more than 41,000 employees and contractors, including ICE and Border Patrol personnel
Healthcare provider ArCare agrees to $3.9 mn settlement over 345K data breach
ArCare’s $3.9 mn data breach settlement receives preliminary court approval, offering affected patients up to $5,000 for documented losses
University Hospitals (Ohio) cyberattack leaves MyChart offline for two weeks
University Hospitals is still experiencing website and MyChart outages two weeks after an October 22 cybersecurity incident, with no confirmed restoration date
Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office data breach exposes personal information
The Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office reported a data breach involving Social Security numbers and driver’s license details. The number of affected people remains unknown
Perry Johnson healthcare data breach: $10 mn settlement over 13.3 mn patients
Perry Johnson companies agreed to a $10 mn settlement after a healthcare data breach exposed 13.3 mn patients, including 4.2 mn New Yorkers
Mirae Asset Securities data breach affects nearly 39,000 people
Mirae Asset Securities reported a data breach exposing 3,800 customer account numbers and personal information belonging to 35,255 employees and former workers
Vanguard Group data breach exposes Social Security numbers in Vermont
Vanguard Group reported a data breach affecting 94 Vermont residents, with Social Security numbers exposed. The nationwide impact remains unknown
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS data breach exposed health records of 8,000 workers
An NHS data breach exposed sensitive health records of 8,003 workers through an Excel spreadsheet, while staff handling complaints faced severe emotional strain
DigiCert data breach exposes customer information and identity documents
DigiCert disclosed a data breach involving archived customer records and identity documents after a server migration exposed an internal system to the internet
Japan seeks early access to software vulnerabilities from US AI firms for cybersecurity
Japan plans to seek advance information on undisclosed software vulnerabilities from US AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, to strengthen cybersecurity
Cyberattack on French blood banks exposes insurance and healthcare refrigeration risks
Hackers altered refrigeration settings at three French blood banks, prompting US cybersecurity warnings about connected cold-storage system
US warns of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems
US agencies warn that cyberattacks on industrial refrigeration systems could disrupt food supplies, healthcare facilities and cold storage operations
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock price forecast: Investment banks see upside after 10% selloff
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) shares recovered modestly on November, following a sharp decline across cybersecurity and artificial intelligence stocks
Lazarus AI raises $43 mn with backing from QBE and State Farm Ventures
Lazarus AI secures $43 mn in funding from investors including QBE and State Farm Ventures to expand enterprise AI for document analysis, cybersecurity and legacy modernization
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa cyberattack: Bank details breach and stolen funds
French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirms hackers stole funds through fraudulent transactions, suspending some operations while assuring customers they face no losses
CyberKord raises €2.7 mn to automate IT and cybersecurity with AI
Italian cybersecurity startup CyberKord has secured €2.7 mn in pre-seed funding to develop an AI platform that automates IT operations and security incident resolution
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) to acquire Dreadnode for automated AI security testing
CrowdStrike has agreed to acquire Dreadnode, adding automated AI security testing, vulnerability detection and pre-deployment assessments to its Falcon platform
Belarusian cyber hackers claim breach of Russia’s Rosstat, theft of 23 TB of data
Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow claim to have hacked Russia’s Rosstat, accessed 25,000 computers and stolen 23 TB of data, including alleged military loss records
Chainalysis confirms cyberattack exposing customer data and user details
Chainalysis has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving AI-driven attacks and unauthorized access to customer information, including names, emails and user IDs
Qantas and major Asian airlines affected by Amadeus data breach
Qantas, Japan Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air were affected by an Amadeus cyber breach that may have exposed passenger booking information
FLDOE: Florida education data breach potentially exposes 4.9 mn people’s records
A Florida Department of Education data breach may have exposed the personal information of 4.9 mn people, including Social Security numbers and financial aid records
California student data breach at ETS exposes sensitive records dating back to 2023
A California student data breach at ETS exposed personal and education records, potentially affecting all public school students enrolled since 2023
Cyberattack hits supermarket freezers across seven European countries
A cyberattack disrupted supermarket refrigeration systems in seven European countries, raising temperatures to 50C and causing major food losses
Binance investigates potential $5.7 bn crypto hack as $2.54 bn frozen
Binance is investigating a suspected crypto hack involving up to $5.7 bn in digital assets, as Circle, Tether and Ripple help freeze $2.54 bn in funds
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare cyber breach exposes personal data
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare reports a cyber breach affecting employee emails and company files, with personal data exposed but no disruption to operations
PHP2Shell vulnerabilities raise systemic cyber insurance risk
AM Best, CyberCube and Moody’s warn that AI-driven PHP vulnerabilities could increase systemic cyber insurance losses, expose multiple policyholders and delay claims
Munich Re and TÜV SÜD combine cyber resilience assessments with insurance
Munich Re and TÜV SÜD link independent cyber resilience assessments with insurance underwriting to evaluate IT, OT and supply chain risks and improve cybersecurity
Australia warns AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating as incidents rise
Australia’s 2026 cyber threat report reveals a 20% rise in security incidents and an 80% surge in warnings as AI accelerates cyberattacks and espionage
AT&T data breach settlement: When payments could arrive and who will receive up to $7,500?
AT&T’s $177 mn data breach settlement received final court approval. Payments could begin after November 12, with eligible claimants receiving up to $5,000
Stolen Social Security numbers sell for $2 on the dark web. How to protect SSNs from identity theft?
Stolen Social Security numbers sell for less than $2 on dark web markets, with research finding 5,885 listings and a median breach disclosure delay of 50 days
Crime Stoppers data breach exposes 1.5 mn tips and Canadian privacy law gaps
A Crime Stoppers data breach exposed over 1.5 mn Canadian tips, including 850,000 with personal information, revealing gaps in privacy oversight
EY data breach exposes client tax records after third-party platform hack
EY confirms a 2026 data breach exposing client tax and financial records after hackers accessed a third-party IT support platform for 15 days
Marines sue Pentagon over data breach affecting more than 3 mn people
Two Marines sue the Defense Department over a data breach exposing information on more than 3 mn people, alleging cybersecurity failures and Privacy Act violations
California reaches $6 mn 23andMe settlement over genetic data breach
California secures a $6 mn settlement with 23andMe over its 2023 data breach affecting 855,000 residents and the sale of genetic data during bankruptcy
Cyber hackers use autonomous AI agents to breach over 100 company websites
Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack over 1,200 websites and breach more than 100 companies, with some successful intrusions costing roughly $50
Quest Diagnostics confirms cyberattack exposing patient medical records
Quest Diagnostics confirms a cyberattack on its Quanum platform involving patient health records, with the number of affected patients still unknown
Global cyberattack campaign targets Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls
Researchers uncover a global cyberattack campaign targeting Fortinet and Palo Alto devices, exposing over 70,000 credentials and possible ransomware links
PwC confirms cyber incident as Everest claims 590 GB data breach
PwC confirms a third-party cybersecurity incident involving employee learning records as Everest claims to have stolen 590 GB of HR data and internal files
Critical PHP vulnerabilities trigger global security alerts and website shutdowns
Two critical PHP vulnerabilities discovered using AI have prompted emergency security updates, government warnings and website shutdowns across multiple countries
Cybertech Blackwall raises $100 mn at $2.2 bn valuation for web security
Estonia-founded cybersecurity company Blackwall raised $100 mn in Series C funding led by AVP to expand AI bot protection and web traffic security across 12 regions
350 French supermarket cyberattack exposes gaps in cyber insurance coverage
A cyberattack on 350 French supermarkets caused major food losses after hackers disabled refrigeration systems, exposing gaps in cyber insurance coverage
n0n hackers demand up to $14 mn from 38 shipping and port firms in data breach
Cybercrime group n0n claims to have breached 38 maritime organizations, demanding ransoms of up to $14 mn and threatening to publish stolen shipping and port data
OK Savings Bank cyberattack targets online loan application system
South Korea’s OK Savings Bank has confirmed that a cyberattack targeting its online loan application system exposed the personal and financial information
UK Legal Aid Agency cyberattack exposes 250K historical records and banking detail
The UK Legal Aid Agency has revealed new details of its cyberattack, including potentially stolen criminal case records, personal information and legal providers’ banking details
US cybercrime losses reach $21 bn as cyber insurance adoption lags – FBI
US cybercrime losses rose to nearly $21 bn in 2025, as Triple-I reports higher claim severity, AI-driven attacks and limited cyber insurance adoption among smaller businesses
IonQ to acquire Zero Trust cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3 bn
IonQ has agreed to acquire Elisity in a $1.3 bn all-stock deal, combining Zero Trust security with post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution
Insurtech Igloo expands into Turkey with personal cyber insurance partnership
Singapore insurtech Igloo partners with Sigortayeri to launch personal cyber insurance in Turkey, covering online fraud, identity theft and cyberbullying
US data breaches in 2026 hit record high as notifications lack key details
US data breaches reached a record in 2025, with 471 mn victim notices issued in H1 2026. Experts warn that breach alerts often omit critical information
iRhythm data breach may affect 8.2 mn people, hackers stole patient information
iRhythm confirms patient data theft following a June cyberattack on third-party applications. Regulatory filings indicate up to 8.18 mn people may be affected
Daiichi Kosho data breach puts 8.7 mn records at risk in Japan
Daiichi Kosho warns that 8.72 mn customer and employee records may have been exposed after malware infected a Nippon Columbia Group computer in Japan
Denmark CPR data breach exposes 8.75 mn records via weak password
Denmark’s CPR data breach exposed 8.75 mn records after hackers allegedly exploited a ‘123456’ password at IT firm Pays, raising concerns over third-party security
UK warns autonomous AI cyberattack is likely after OpenAI Medicare breach
UK AI minister warns autonomous AI agents could breach national cyber defences after OpenAI’s Medicare incident, prompting stronger security and regulatory measure
Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes millions in losses
Hackers targeted Danfoss refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, causing food spoilage, fires and potential losses worth millions of euro
H&M investigates ShinyHunters cyberattack claims after ASOS breach
H&M investigates potential cyberattack claims linked to ShinyHunters following an ASOS data breach, raising concerns over retail cybersecurity and insurance risks
Chainalysis links SRG ransom payments to leaked crypto wallets
Chainalysis linked cryptocurrency wallets exposed in an alleged Silent Ransom Group data leak to millions in ransomware payments, including a $10 mn transfer
Athena Re secures Lloyd’s coverholder approval for cyber insurance
London-based insurance MGA Athena Re receives Lloyd’s coverholder approval to launch a cyber insurance binder and expand its specialty insurance portfolio
MonsterCloud CEO charged in alleged ransomware recovery fraud
MonsterCloud owner Zohar Pinhasi faces federal fraud charges for allegedly paying hackers to decrypt ransomware while charging victims substantially higher fees
AI cyberattacks surge in South Korea and Japan as threats intensify
South Korea and Japan face rising cyberattacks as experts warn AI tools are making hacking, phishing and ransomware operations cheaper and harder to detect
US seizes Chinese cyber hacking tools linked to Flax Typhoon attacks
US authorities dismantle Microscan and FishHub infrastructure linked to China’s Flax Typhoon hackers targeting global critical infrastructure
US cyber insurance rates have declined 9.7% since the beginning of 2024. Across markets outside the United States, prices have fallen 24.5%
US cyber insurance premiums rose 3.5% to $9.46 bn in 2025, according to NAIC data, while large-business claim severity doubled to $4.4 mn
Cybersecurity (79.2%) and insurance fraud (77.6%) are the leading concerns among financial services and insurance professionals
Global cyber insurance premium is set to reach $16.4 bn in 2026 as rates fall, AI risks grow and SMEs remain the largest growth opportunity