TechCrunch·4 min read·medium
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far
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Zack Whittaker
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A review of 2026 cybersecurity breaches highlights the growing threat of digital warfare and ransomware, specifically focusing on data lapses within the US government. Whistleblowers allege that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) compromised sensitive Social Security data by using unsecured servers.
If anything, 2026 has made clear that cybersecurity is no longer a background concern — it’s front and center, woven into almost every major story of the year. Yes, wars are still raging, the climate keeps worsening, and we’re seemingly one dodgy sneeze away from the next global pandemic.
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