Data Breach News, News
August 30, 2026
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Boston Scientific provides update on recent cyberattack

On August 25, Boston Scientific discovered a cybersecurity incident was affecting some information technology systems, resulting in a network outage and disruption to the medical device firm’s operations. The incident impacted access to certain operating systems and business applications, including the ability to process and ship customer orders. Since then, the firm has provided daily […]

News, Data Breach News
August 30, 2026
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Australian cops cuff alleged TeamPCP mastermind

“TeamPCP” has been arrested in Australia. The leader’s arrest had been widely anticipated across online channels and discussions, and the leader had even said he expected to be arrested and might just turn himself in. Now The Register reports: The Australian city of Perth is by some measures the world’s most isolated major metropolis, but […]

Legal News, News
August 26, 2026
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‘Close Enough’ Data Breach Notifications Create Exposure

A reminder that the details of states’ data breach notification laws really do matter. A notification that may be satisfactory in most states may be noncompliant in another state and really cost the firm. From attorneys at BakerHostetler: One ruling is not a trend. And there can be unique factors at play in regulatory investigations […]

Legal News, News
August 25, 2026
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“Cognizable damage” required for data breach claims, MA appeals court says in a first

There has been another ruling that makes it harder for plaintiffs in data breach litigation to prove standing. As seen on JDSupra: Helpful guidance for businesses, and for Massachusetts state courts. In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held in TransUnion, LLC v. Ramirez that in a suit for damages, “the mere risk of future harm, without more, cannot […]

Cyberattack, Critical Infrastructure, News
August 24, 2026
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Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant

The Guardian reports: Hackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down. The incident involved a small-scale energy generator, according to the UK government, which said that at no point was there a risk to the wider energy system. However, it marks an apparent escalation […]

Vendor News, Data Breach News, News
August 22, 2026
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Cognizant Alerts Customers To Potential Data Exposure Following Cyber Breach

IANS reports: IT services firm Cognizant has notified customers of a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, which may have exposed personal information, while stating that there is no evidence so far that the data has been misused, as per multiple reports. In a notification sent to affected individuals, the US-headquartered company said […]

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August 19, 2026
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#StopRansomware: Medusa Ransomware Update

In March 2025, CISA published an advisory on the Medusa ransomware gang. They have now updated it, noting:  Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) variant first identified in June 2021. As of April 2026, Medusa developers and affiliates—referred to as “Medusa actors” in this advisory—have impacted over 500 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors. […]