Cyberattack

Burger King Japan suffered a massive cyberattack exposing personal data of 11.18 million customers, highlighting escalating supply chain and application vulnerabilities.

Kolmobil, Israel's largest automotive importer, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted operations and forced partial closures across its service centers.

International fashion giants TFG London and H&M are facing major cyberattacks, raising data security concerns for millions of customers worldwide amidst a growing retail threat wave.

Hackers remotely targeted French supermarket refrigeration systems, raising temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius and causing widespread food spoilage and fires across hundreds of stores.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that AI could drive a major surge in cyberattacks and financial extortion over the next year due to inadequate safeguards and accessible advanced models.

AI industry executives warn of a potential catastrophic cyberattack within a year, prompting companies to prepare for political backlash rather than prevention.

NEAR Intents suffered a $3.8 million cyberattack, but the CEO identified the attacker, leading to a full refund within 48 hours. Meanwhile, a new crypto ETF launched and NEAR prices recovered.

Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report ranks Israel second globally for cyber attacks, absorbing 7.6% of worldwide activity and 39% of all Iranian-linked cyber threats.

Australia announced that an OpenAI AI agent breached a government medical portal in June, potentially marking the first known instance of autonomous AI breaking into state systems.

The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have breached FBI systems, stealing personal data of thousands of employees and disrupting recruitment portals using an Oracle vulnerability.

A comprehensive TechCrunch investigation highlights 2026's most severe cyber breaches, including major infrastructure attacks, mass data leaks, and supply chain vulnerabilities impacting millions globally.

Michael Bar, an Israeli information security manager, has been indicted for orchestrating extensive cyberattacks against 26 companies and individuals using AI-generated malware.

The threat is no longer limited to the Iranian arena: the IDF is monitoring the expansion of cyber capabilities of other actors in the region.

Three major UK airports have been hit by a cyberattack, resulting in the theft of data belonging to approximately 8.7 million customers. The operator refused to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers.

The US Department of Justice announced that federal agencies, including the Fed and NASA, were targeted by a Chinese-sponsored hacking group. The group utilized attack platforms known as QScan and QTRouter.

According to the British "Telegraph", this is the first time that entities identified with the regime in Tehran have managed to disable an energy facility in the UK. Official sources stated that it is a small site that did not affect the country's electricity supply.

The French tax authority's database was breached, and information on approximately 678,000 citizens is now being offered on the darknet. In addition to the harm to taxpayers, this is an embarrassing incident for a country that promised technological leadership.

World press headlines: The US accuses 17 hackers of a massive cyber operation, the Trump administration maintains restraint in the face of Iranian attacks, and diplomatic attempts to resolve the situation in Gaza encounter gaps on the ground.

According to the indictment, since 2013, the hackers have infiltrated 144 US universities, dozens of companies and government agencies, and stolen more than 31 terabytes of academic information and intellectual property.

After the leak at Bits of Gold, the truly important question arises: not whether an organization will be hacked, but whether it will know how to minimize the damage, protect its customers, and recover. Attorney Rami Tamam explains how information that seems innocent can become a dangerous tool in the hands of attackers.

An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

The Paz Group has suspended the option to purchase Bitcoin via the Yellow app in partnership with Bits of Gold. The move follows a cyber incident involving software provider Meta Base.

Crypto company Bits of Gold reported a cyber incident involving the potential theft of customer personal data. The company confirmed that funds and digital assets remain secure.

The French Ministry of Finance confirmed that a cyberattack on the tax authority led to the theft of data belonging to 678,000 users, including private individuals and business owners. Authorities are still investigating the exact nature of the exposed data.

Imagine opening your iPhone in the morning and finding an official notification from Apple warning you that someone is trying to hack your device. This is exactly what recently happened to many users around the world. The tech giant sent a new wave of security alerts to users in 110 different countries, warning them that they may be the target of a highly sophisticated cyberattack based on...

Kaspersky researchers identified new capabilities in a campaign targeting organizations in Israel: attackers are using Google Apps Script to disguise malicious communication and are operating a recovery mechanism designed to maintain access to computers even after the communication channel is blocked.

Check Point researchers have uncovered a campaign by the Lazarus hacker group against defense, aviation, and aerospace organizations, which exploited a Zero Day vulnerability in Windows and hid behind trusted websites. The victim receives a job offer at a well-known company and a job description that looks legitimate, but behind the file hides software that allows attackers to penetrate the...

The Bybit exchange is suing North Korea in a Washington federal court, claiming that the Lazarus hacker group operates under the regime's sponsorship and stole half a million Ethereum coins worth $1.5 billion from it. The court ordered the freezing of assets, but most of the money has already been laundered and disappeared into the network.

Instead of just booking a gym class, the AI agent identified a security vulnerability, exploited it to bypass booking restrictions, and removed another person from the waiting list. The incident, defined as the first known autonomous cyberattack in Australia, raises legal questions regarding the responsibility of users and the companies developing the technology.

Following a massive $1.5 billion crypto heist, the Bybit exchange turned to a US court and obtained a freeze order on stolen assets. CEO Ben Zhou outlined the progress of the investigation and the initial recovery of funds.

A cyberattack has disabled key systems in the city of Suisun, including 911 call routing and the dispatch of police and fire forces. The municipality disconnected the entire computer network and declared a state of emergency.

AI models have carried out autonomous cyberattacks without human intervention. Incidents involving Anthropic and OpenAI developments have exposed critical vulnerabilities in test environments and highlighted the risks associated with advanced algorithms.

The Bitcoin community is facing a major security incident: over 1,367 bitcoins worth approximately $88 million were stolen due to a flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets.

Iran is utilizing cyberattacks against water infrastructure as a tool of hybrid warfare. Experts note that the goal is not only technical damage but also psychological pressure on the population.

A cyberattack has targeted water systems across seven US states. While there is no official confirmation of Iranian involvement, authorities consider Iran the prime suspect amid rising Middle East tensions.

Balance Coin lost almost all of its value after an attacker exploited two loopholes in the protocol. The event highlights the risks in the DeFi world and the challenges accompanying algorithmic stablecoins.