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Investigation of banking hack leads to arrests in Europe, Brazil
The Record · Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Investigation of banking hack leads to arrests in Europe, Brazil

Germany’s federal police agency, the BKA, said three suspects were picked up in Europe and charged with fraud, and Brazil’s federal police said four others were arrested on similar charges.
France investigates tax authority breach after hacker claims 600,000 victims
The Record · Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min read

France investigates tax authority breach after hacker claims 600,000 victims

French authorities confirmed that someone gained unauthorized access to systems at the Directorate General of Public Finances in late June after stealing or misusing someone’s identity.
Flock tightens privacy controls amid scandals over officer abuse
The Record · Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read

Flock tightens privacy controls amid scandals over officer abuse

All Flock Safety customers will be required to adopt its "Audit Assistance" feature for tracking abnormal uses, and the company says it will hold license plate data for only seven days in most cases.
New Mirai variant adds stealth capabilities to notorious botnet code
The Record · Aug 13, 2026 · 2 min read

New Mirai variant adds stealth capabilities to notorious botnet code

Beyond Mirai’s usual functions, the new code features include encrypted communications with command-and-control servers and a “sniffer” that looks for default access credentials.
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreaming after teen suicide
The Record · Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreaming after teen suicide

Discord's Go Live feature contributed to a 13-year-old girl's death by suicide, according to Brazilian regulators, who told the company to suspend the streaming technology.
Trump taps cyber firms to go on offensive against criminals
The Record · Aug 13, 2026 · 5 min read

Trump taps cyber firms to go on offensive against criminals

The Trump administration will allow private companies to launch attacks on cybercrime organizations, the White House announced.
Germany moves to give spy agencies hacking and sabotage powers
The Record · Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Germany moves to give spy agencies hacking and sabotage powers

Germany’s cabinet approved legislation that would let its intelligence agencies hack foreign systems, sabotage adversaries’ supply chains and feed false information to extremists inside Germany, in the biggest overhaul of the country’s spy…
FBI: Hackers using social engineering to breach accounts and steal explicit content
The Record · Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read

FBI: Hackers using social engineering to breach accounts and steal explicit content

Leaked passwords, social engineering and spoofed social media sites are among the tools hackers are using to gather individuals' private content and sell it online, the FBI said.
Three intrusions at UK criminal records office went undetected for two years
The Record · Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read

Three intrusions at UK criminal records office went undetected for two years

Unread antivirus alerts and an unpatched content management system exposed Britain's ACRO to three separate data breaches, according to a reprimand notice.
Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday releases continue as AI reshapes bug discovery
The Record · Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday releases continue as AI reshapes bug discovery

This month’s update features about five times the volume of patches Microsoft was shipping in a typical month before AI-assisted vulnerability discovery took hold.
CISA gives federal agencies two weeks to patch Microsoft bug exploited in DPRK campaign
The Record · Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read

CISA gives federal agencies two weeks to patch Microsoft bug exploited in DPRK campaign

Researchers disclosed the bug to Microsoft after examining a long-running campaign by North Korean hackers to exploit the job application process.
NSA installs DHS lawyer as new general counsel
The Record · Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read

NSA installs DHS lawyer as new general counsel

Kerianne Tobitsch, who most recently served as a senior lawyer at the Homeland Security Department, is the NSA's new general counsel, sources told Recorded Future News.
Ransomware group hijacks hospital system’s Facebook page amid ongoing cyberattack fallout
The Record · Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Ransomware group hijacks hospital system’s Facebook page amid ongoing cyberattack fallout

The hackers claimed to have exfiltrated 6 terabytes of data, including highly sensitive health information like records related to sexual assault, mental health, abortions and sexual harassment incidents.
Cyberattack on logistics giant Ceva hits retailers and Steam customers across Europe
The Record · Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Cyberattack on logistics giant Ceva hits retailers and Steam customers across Europe

Operations at eight European warehouses belonging to France's CEVA Logistics have reportedly been disrupted by a cyberattack, and several other companies are feeling the effects.
Local governments in four states dealing with cyberattacks that have shut down services
The Record · Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Local governments in four states dealing with cyberattacks that have shut down services

Municipalities in California, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Texas are all recovering from disruptive cyberattacks that have affected government operations.
Kids’ online safety bill faces dim prospects of passage this session despite progress
The Record · Aug 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Kids’ online safety bill faces dim prospects of passage this session despite progress

Proponents of the Kids Online Safety Act are cheering recent progress but acknowledge a long road ahead for legislation that, despite mounting political pressure, may be difficult to pass this session.
FBI, South Korea warn of Gunra ransomware gang targeting critical infrastructure
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min read

FBI, South Korea warn of Gunra ransomware gang targeting critical infrastructure

The Gunra ransomware gang is breaching critical infrastructure organizations through vulnerabilities in popular brands of firewalls, the FBI and South Korea’s government warned.
Poland uncovers second heat plant cyberattack that went hidden for months
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Poland uncovers second heat plant cyberattack that went hidden for months

The incident occurred on the same day as coordinated cyberattacks struck more than 30 other renewable energy installations and a larger heat plant, as Poland publicly disclosed in January.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to distribute $300 million annually to shore up water system…
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Senate Democrats introduce bill to distribute $300 million annually to shore up water system cybersecurity

Two Democratic senators introduced legislation that would allocate $300 million each year to fund cybersecurity improvements for the water and wastewater sector.
Russian military hackers pose as recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Russian military hackers pose as recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers

Ukraine’s computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, said Saturday that the campaign has been running since at least May and is linked to Sandworm, the notorious hacking unit associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.
British ‘Com’ member who abused more than 100 girls worldwide jailed for two years
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min read

British ‘Com’ member who abused more than 100 girls worldwide jailed for two years

Justin Swaddle, of Leeds in northern England, targeted 117 female victims aged 13 to 17, according to the National Crime Agency.
China-linked hackers turning popular cybersecurity tool into ransomware launchpad, Microsoft warns
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read

China-linked hackers turning popular cybersecurity tool into ransomware launchpad, Microsoft warns

A China-linked threat actor is believed to be exploiting a critical vulnerability affecting cybersecurity software from the company N-able.
New Zealand sanctions Russian hackers, propaganda groups over Ukraine war
The Record · Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read

New Zealand sanctions Russian hackers, propaganda groups over Ukraine war

New Zealand announced new sanctions on Russian hackers, technology companies and Kremlin-linked organizations over their roles in supporting Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Water utilities group partners with DEF CON offshoot for Water Watch Center
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Water utilities group partners with DEF CON offshoot for Water Watch Center

The National Rural Water Association and a group of cybersecurity experts have formed a program to help cash-strapped utilities face the increase in threats to their systems.
US cyber ambassador nominee Cassady confirmed in Senate
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min read

US cyber ambassador nominee Cassady confirmed in Senate

NTIA official Adam Cassady becomes the second person confirmed to be the State Department's ambassador-at-large for cyber policy.
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million in kids online safety case
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min read

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million in kids online safety case

The money will be used to create a fund to mitigate social media harms, including by carving out $420 million for treatment for New Mexico youth who have been hurt on the platforms.
Military device manufacturer discloses cyber incident to SEC
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Military device manufacturer discloses cyber incident to SEC

IEH Corporation — which produces specialized products used in military satellites, missiles and fighter jets — said it discovered a cyberattack on Tuesday and immediately tried to contain it.
Irregular, firm behind AI hacking incidents, won't say if there were more
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Irregular, firm behind AI hacking incidents, won't say if there were more

A spokesperson said Irregular’s investigation into what happened with Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta's AI models was ongoing and that they could not “go into further details.”
Levi Strauss says hackers breached employee computers, accessed corporate data
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Levi Strauss says hackers breached employee computers, accessed corporate data

Intruders exfiltrated certain corporate information after gaining access to three company-issued computers through a social engineering attack, Levi Strauss reported.
French rugby club Stade Français restores systems after cyberattack, probes data leak
The Record · Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min read

French rugby club Stade Français restores systems after cyberattack, probes data leak

The club said Thursday that it had already restored its IT environment from clean backups, allowing operations to continue normally. It added that its ticketing platform and online store were not affected and remain fully operational.
Cyberattack on North Carolina Ports ‘contained’ as Coast Guard, state officials investigate
The Record · Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Cyberattack on North Carolina Ports ‘contained’ as Coast Guard, state officials investigate

North Carolina Ports is recovering from a cyberattack after its IT system was “hacked by an outside actor or group,” requiring a switch to manual processing of operations.
Belarusian cybercriminal behind Ransom Cartel gets 16-year prison sentence
The Record · Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Belarusian cybercriminal behind Ransom Cartel gets 16-year prison sentence

A Belarusian national active in the cybercriminal world for decades was sentenced to 16 years in U.S. prison for running the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation.
Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists
The Record · Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists

Georgia's State Security Service is investigating whether foreign entities were behind the spread of fabricated stories claiming that Georgians were mistreating Russian tourists.
State Department says Trump raised cyber scam compound issue with Xi
The Record · Aug 6, 2026 · 5 min read

State Department says Trump raised cyber scam compound issue with Xi

President Donald Trump has talked with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Southeast Asian scam compounds, a State Department official told senators at a hearing on the transnational issue.
Chinese telcos maintain deep US presence despite Salt Typhoon links, House committee says
The Record · Aug 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Chinese telcos maintain deep US presence despite Salt Typhoon links, House committee says

Three Chinese telecommunications giants continue to have footholds in the U.S. internet ecosystem despite their alleged role in previous Chinese hacking campaigns, a House committee report concluded.
Canadian man pleads guilty to Snowflake hacks that led to 165 breaches
The Record · Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Canadian man pleads guilty to Snowflake hacks that led to 165 breaches

A 26-year-old from Ontario faces as many as 32 years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud, identity theft and conspiracy charges related to the 2024 hacks of cloud platform Snowflake.
Dutch retailer De Bijenkorf warns customer data may be exposed after cyber incident
The Record · Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Dutch retailer De Bijenkorf warns customer data may be exposed after cyber incident

Amsterdam-based luxury goods chain De Bijenkorf is the latest retailer to announce a cyber incident involving a third-party logistics provider.
Cyberattacks on water systems expand to 12 states as South Dakota, Georgia announce incidents
The Record · Aug 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Cyberattacks on water systems expand to 12 states as South Dakota, Georgia announce incidents

Water utilities in at least 12 states have reported cyberattacks on their operational technology, as the scope of a campaign allegedly linked to Iranian hackers continues to grow.
Anthropic AI agent faked identities, phished real developers in UK government hacking test
The Record · Aug 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Anthropic AI agent faked identities, phished real developers in UK government hacking test

An artificial intelligence agent built by Anthropic independently planted malicious code in a real software project and sent phishing emails to developers during a U.K. government security evaluation, according to Britain’s AI Security…
OpenAI: Cambodian scam centers used ChatGPT to lure Indian nationals, conduct investment fraud
The Record · Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min read

OpenAI: Cambodian scam centers used ChatGPT to lure Indian nationals, conduct investment fraud

A tip from WhatsApp led OpenAI to ban multiple accounts associated with investment scams and human trafficking operations based in Cambodian scam centers.
Britain’s next war won’t be an away game: Q&A with former head of Defence Intelligence
The Record · Aug 4, 2026 · 20 min read

Britain’s next war won’t be an away game: Q&A with former head of Defence Intelligence

As Chief of Defence Intelligence, General Sir Jim Hockenhull decided to declassify and publish what London knew of Russia’s plans to invade Ukraine, down to a map of the routes its forces would take.
Polish convenience store chain Żabka hacked through third-party account
The Record · Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Polish convenience store chain Żabka hacked through third-party account

Reports said intruders appeared to gain access to the Jira environment and other sensitive data of the Żabka retail chain. The company confirmed an intrusion occurred in late July.
Russian businesses erase Durov-linked products after 'terrorist' designation
The Record · Aug 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Russian businesses erase Durov-linked products after 'terrorist' designation

The designation, announced last week, came a day after Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) charged Durov with aiding terrorist activity and said it would seek to place him on an international wanted list. The agency accused Telegram of…
Apple launches new legal challenge against UK over iCloud access
The Record · Aug 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Apple launches new legal challenge against UK over iCloud access

Seeking to protect users' iCloud accounts, Apple is reportedly mounting a new challenge to British legal demands for ways around the company's Advanced Data Protection feature.
Swiss IT agency hacked, 200 accounts compromised, SharePoint vulns suspected
The Record · Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Swiss IT agency hacked, 200 accounts compromised, SharePoint vulns suspected

The Federal Office for Information Technology and Communications (BIT) said specialists detected anomalies in on-premises Microsoft servers. The Swiss agency could not confirm exactly how the hackers got in.
Bitcoin hardware wallet maker destroys some inventory after more than $88 million stolen
The Record · Aug 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker destroys some inventory after more than $88 million stolen

The company behind a popular hardware wallet for bitcoin owners was forced to destroy part of its inventory after thieves siphoned more than $88 million from customers through a firmware vulnerability.
Hackers steal 31,000 records identifying people behind Liechtenstein companies, foundations
The Record · Aug 3, 2026 · 1 min read

Hackers steal 31,000 records identifying people behind Liechtenstein companies, foundations

A cyberattack compromised tens of thousands of records related to companies, foundations and trusts in Liechtenstein, prompting the government to to form a “crisis unit” to address the breach.
Biotech giant Amgen says patient data stolen from third-party cloud systems
The Record · Aug 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Biotech giant Amgen says patient data stolen from third-party cloud systems

The biotech giant Amgen informed regulators that patient information and proprietary company data were accessed through a breach of third-party cloud systems.
Russian hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi networks to spy on travelers, Microsoft says
The Record · Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min read

Russian hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi networks to spy on travelers, Microsoft says

Russian state-sponsored hackers have been compromising hotel Wi-Fi networks around the world to steal travelers' login credentials and infect devices with espionage malware, Microsoft said.
CISA warns of spike in attacks on water systems as Minnesota incidents probed
The Record · Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min read

CISA warns of spike in attacks on water systems as Minnesota incidents probed

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a public alert on Thursday that facilities should “remove publicly exposed PLCs and other operational technology (OT) from the internet as soon as possible."