Category data-breaches

Despite 2026 Advances, Hospitals Fail to Stop Snooping into Celebrity Medical Records – DataBreaches.Net

In a troubling incident highlighting ongoing privacy issues in healthcare, social media influencer Josh Clarke of “Josh and Jase” fame has revealed that he was a victim of unauthorized access to his medical records at a Michigan hospital. Clarke’s disturbing experience raises pressing questions about the effectiveness of existing privacy…

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How CIOs Are Steering Through the AI-Fueled Software Market Downturn

Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Revolutionizes Economics Amid Persistent Challenges in Enterprise IT Architecture Jennifer Lawinski, Sandhya Michu • February 11, 2026 Anthropic’s recent upgrade of its Claude platform has stirred significant turmoil in the software market. (Image: Shutterstock) This month saw…

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Healthcare Tops Target List for Ransomware Groups with 49% Year-Over-Year Attack Increase – The HIPAA Journal

Healthcare Sector Faces a Surge in Ransomware Attacks: 49% Increase Year-Over-Year Recent data reveals a troubling trend in cybersecurity as the healthcare sector continues to be the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks, with incidents surging by 49% over the past year. This alarming increase underscores the evolving threat landscape,…

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Vega Secures $120M in Series B Funding for AI-Driven Security Operations

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Network Detection & Response, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Accel-Led Funding Round Fuels AI-Driven Detection and Response , Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • February 11, 2026 Shay Sandler, co-founder and CEO, Vega (Image: Vega) A New York-based security analytics startup, founded by the former research lead…

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Intel 471 Reports 63% Surge in Extortion Breaches in 2025, Anticipates Continued Activity in 2026

Intel 471 has published its annual threat report, highlighting that the 2025 cyber landscape experienced acceleration rather than disruption, primarily driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. While this technological enhancement has increased the efficiency of cybercriminals, it has not significantly transformed profit-oriented cybercrime dynamics. The report identifies DarkForums as the…

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DHS Funding Gap Could Ground Federal Cybersecurity Personnel

Government, Industry Specific Acting Chief Informs Lawmakers of Potential Furloughs Amid Funding Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 11, 2026 In a critical address to Congress, CISA’s acting director, Madhu Gottumukkala, highlighted the severe implications of a funding lapse for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. If Congress fails to…

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