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Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
Publisher description: 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.
TechCrunch | Sep 15, 2026 | Zack Whittaker
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The company confirmed a data breach soon after, but details are still emerging. Another major data breach at CareCloud, a company that hosts electronic patient records, allowed hackers to steal the sensitive medical information of at least 3. 7 million people. This wasn’t the only company targeted by the ShinyHunters hackers.
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