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Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far

15 September 2026 at 17:00
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a β€˜duress’ password during border search

24 July 2026 at 18:53
A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government's claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone's data, opening up fresh questions about a person's constitutional rights at the U.S. border.

Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI

15 July 2026 at 17:20
Microsoft's monthly release of security fixes, dubbed Patch Tuesday, resolved a record 570 security vulnerabilities across the company's product line, thanks to discoveries with AI.

The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak

15 June 2026 at 22:50
The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.
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