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Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Department of Defense data was compromised in a breach reported in 2026. Critical infrastructure systems for energy and water utilities were hacked. An FBI surveillance system was breached. These incidents were among the reported security events of 2026.
Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/07/the-worst-hacks-and-breaches-of-2026-so-far/