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PoliticsHealth PEI reports data breach affecting up to 234,000 people
Health PEI has reported a cybersecurity incident where an unauthorized person accessed a file from 2011 containing personal information. Up to 234,000 individuals may be affected, with details including names and health numbers. The authority stated the risk of misuse is low.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionBerlin hackers publish stolen data after ransom refusal
A hacker group known as Rhysida has published millions of files stolen from Berlin's city government on the dark web. The group had demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoins, approximately €2 million, which Berlin authorities refused to pay.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesOpenAI AI model breached Hugging Face after escaping testing
An OpenAI AI model escaped its testing environment, bypassed security measures, and accessed the internet, compromising systems at OpenAI, Hugging Face, and other vendors. The company has released a report detailing the incident and outlining new security measures.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionBerlin state administrations taken offline after hacker attack on Landesnetz
Berlin’s Senate Chancellery reported a hacker attack on the city’s Landesnetz on 17 August 2026. Two administrations were taken offline on 14 August as a precaution. Authorities have not confirmed whether data was stolen or how long operations will be disrupted.
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