As per Boston Scientific’s Aug. 30 update, “the unauthorized activity is limited to certain on-premises systems,” providing the clearest indication yet of the scope of the cybersecurity incident that has disrupted the medical device maker’s global network and business operations. Boston Scientific said the investigation into the disruption remains ongoing, with third-party cybersecurity experts. Based on its investigation to date, the company said it has found no indication of unauthorized activity in its environment related to the incident since Aug. 25. The company also clarified that its cloud-based systems and applications have not been affected. The unauthorized activity identified so far is confined to only limited on-premises systems. The clarification comes as Boston Scientific continues working to restore systems supporting manufacturing, ordering and shipping. The company has not established a timeline for a full return to normal operations.

Boston Scientific Ordering and Shipping Recovery Underway 

Boston Scientific said its confidence in restoring ordering, shipping and related system access “continues to increase” and that it is working toward a partial restoration of shipping for some products during the week following its Aug. 30 update. The company said it expects ordering and shipping to ramp up to full capacity once it can demonstrate that the restored operations are fully functional. For now, customers can continue to submit orders electronically through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and local applications. Those orders can be placed into a queue for future fulfillment, including orders submitted through the Global Health Exchange (GHX). The latest update indicates that the company’s ability to receive orders electronically has remained intact even while systems required to fulfill and ship those orders have been disrupted. Boston Scientific has not provided a specific date for when full ordering and shipping capacity will return.

Investigation Has Not Confirmed a Data Breach 

Boston Scientific has not said that the cybersecurity incident resulted in a confirmed data breach. Its investigation remains focused on determining the nature, scope, and impact of the unauthorized activity. The Aug. 30 update also provides a more specific picture of the affected technology environment. While certain on-premises systems have been impacted, Boston Scientific said there has been no impact to its cloud-based systems and applications. The company previously said it had found no indication of unauthorized activity in its environment related to the incident since Aug. 25. It has not disclosed whether data was exfiltrated or whether ransomware was involved.

Impact on Medical Devices Remains Limited Based on Current Information

Boston Scientific previously said the incident had not affected devices that are not connected to a Boston Scientific network or clinicians’ ability to use those devices. For Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) products, the company reported no known impact on implantable device function, remote monitoring for devices that were already being remotely monitored before the disruption, or programmer interrogations. However, new remote-monitoring activations have been affected. For new CRM implants other than insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs), remote-monitoring communicators cannot currently be activated. As a result, available device data cannot reach remote patient-management systems until activation is possible. Newly implanted ICMs must be activated through the Boston Scientific Clinic Assistant app, but new ICMs cannot currently pair with patients’ remote-monitoring mobile phones. Recorded episodes can still be transmitted through an in-person interrogation using the app’s “Interrogate” function. Boston Scientific said that once its systems are restored and home-monitoring equipment is paired, recorded data will be transmitted to the remote-monitoring system. The company has also said there is no evidence that the affected network environment has increased cybersecurity risks for hospital networks through Boston Scientific devices.

Boston Scientific Continues Incident Response

Boston Scientific said it continues to work with CrowdStrike and other external cybersecurity specialists as the investigation and recovery effort proceeds. The company has been prioritizing systems with the greatest impact on customers and product delivery while working to recover its core business systems. Customers can continue communicating with sales representatives and other Boston Scientific employees through normal channels, including email, established digital platforms and existing connections. The company has acknowledged the potential challenges for customers, patients and suppliers as the disruption continues and thanked them for their patience and partnership. Boston Scientific disclosed the incident in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 26. The company said it will provide additional updates as appropriate. For now, the latest disclosure narrows the known technical scope of the incident: Boston Scientific says the unauthorized activity is limited to certain on-premises systems, while cloud-based systems and applications remain unaffected. At the same time, the continued disruption to manufacturing, order fulfillment, and shipping means the operational consequences of the attack remain significant as the investigation and recovery effort continue.

Boston Scientific said a cyberattack detected this Tuesday, caused a network outage and cut off its ability to process and ship customer orders globally, and the medical device maker has not been able to say when full service will return.

The company disclosed the incident in an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday and in a statement on its official website. It said the intrusion affected certain information technology systems and limited access to business applications underpinning day-to-day operations.

Boston Scientific is among the world's largest medical device manufacturers, reporting $20.07 billion in 2025 revenue and about $21 billion over the trailing 12 months. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac stents and neuromodulation implants, and the company says its products treat roughly 48 million patients a year. Thousands of employees in Ireland, where Boston Scientific operates three manufacturing and research sites, were told to work from home on August 26 after network communications were severed.

The company said it activated incident response protocols and engaged outside cybersecurity specialists to contain and investigate the intrusion. It has not said whether ransomware was involved, whether data was exfiltrated, or whether the disruption touches patients with implanted devices. No extortion group had claimed responsibility as of August 26. Shares fell more than 4% following the disclosure.

A Boston Scientific spokesperson declined to answer questions about patient impact and directed reporters to the published statement. Neither the company nor U.S. regulators have said whether hospital procedures have been delayed as a result of the shipping halt, though device suppliers typically hold limited on-site inventory at hospitals, making sustained order outages a downstream supply concern.

The incident is the third disruptive attack on a major medical technology firm in six months. Stryker suffered a global network outage in March after attackers abused its Microsoft Intune deployment to wipe data from thousands of devices, and Medtronic disclosed in April that patient names, Social Security numbers and health information were exposed in a breach attributed to the ShinyHunters extortion group.

Also read: Stryker Says Cyberattack Disrupted Processing, Manufacturing and Shipping

Boston Scientific said it cannot yet assess the full operational and financial impact, language that leaves room for an amended filing once the investigation matures.

The company's Irish footprint also raises the prospect of European scrutiny. If personal data proves to have been accessed, notification duties under the General Data Protection Regulation would attach, and medical device manufacturers operating in the European Union are increasingly captured by the NIS2 Directive's incident reporting regime as member states complete transposition.

A suspected ARMA cyberattack has targeted Ukraine's Asset Recovery and Management Agency as it prepares to select a manager for assets linked to IDS Ukraine. ARMA said its servers experienced unauthorized interference ahead of the August 22 deadline for applications, prompting an investigation into whether the incident was part of a broader effort to disrupt its operations. The Asset Recovery and Management Agency, known as ARMA, manages assets seized by Ukrainian authorities, including assets linked to sanctioned Russian individuals and alleged collaborators with Moscow.

ARMA Cyberattack Raises Questions Over IDS Ukraine Competition

ARMA said the attack occurred shortly before the August 22 deadline for applications to participate in the competition to select a manager for assets controlled by sanctioned Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman. The agency said its experts and law enforcement authorities are examining the cyberattack and the events surrounding the IDS Ukraine competition. The Security Service of Ukraine, or SBU, is investigating the recent attack, while a broader National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, or NABU, investigation is examining earlier alleged interference. According to ARMA, signs of illegal interference in processes connected to its work have been recorded since spring. These included unauthorized access to the agency's officials' register. ARMA said the combination of cyber incidents, information activity and increased inquiries from some media outlets and members of parliament had raised concerns about a possible coordinated campaign. The agency said investigators must determine whether these events were intended to disrupt its work, create pressure or affect the competition. ARMA has not identified those it believes may have organized or carried out the alleged campaign.

IDS Ukraine Selection Continues Despite Cyberattack

Despite the incident, ARMA said the competition to select the IDS Ukraine asset manager will proceed according to the procedures and timeframe established by law. The deadline for applications is August 22, 2026, with the competition announcement published through Ukraine's Prozorro public procurement system. The agency said it has also started an audit of the financial indicators of seized IDS group assets to support the legality, objectivity and transparency of the transfer process. ARMA said additional information concerning possible unauthorized access to officials' email accounts and official information will be provided to law enforcement authorities for investigation and legal assessment. Acting ARMA Head Yaroslava Maksymenko said the agency would continue the competition despite what it described as information pressure, political interference and attempts to gain unauthorized access to its resources.

Ukraine Investigates Possible Coordinated Interference

ARMA said the latest incident is not being viewed in isolation. The agency pointed to a similar episode earlier this year, when Reuters reported on a cyberattack involving attempts at interference and hacking alongside increased information activity and inquiries. The agency said each event could have an individual explanation, but their timing and combination warranted further investigation. The cyberattack comes as Ukraine continues efforts to prevent sanctioned Russian capital from retaining control over assets seized in the country. ARMA said this includes preventing control through management arrangements, intermediaries or influence groups. Fridman has been sanctioned by Ukraine and several Western governments since Russia's invasion. ARMA said the final responsibility for determining the organizers, customers and perpetrators of the attack rests with the ongoing investigations. The agency said it will continue the IDS Ukraine competition and act within the law while law enforcement agencies examine the reported cyber incidents and possible attempts to interfere with its activities.

A DGFiP cyberattack has exposed sensitive tax and cadastral information after attackers allegedly used stolen credentials to access systems belonging to France's Directorate General of Public Finances. The French Public Finances Directorate said investigations found that data linked to 678,000 individuals and professionals had been consulted and extracted during intrusions in June and July 2026. The DGFiP cyberattack incidents were identified after a malicious actor claimed illegitimate access to the French tax authority's information system on August 12 and 13. DGFiP said the intrusions involved the usurpation of identifiers belonging to a DGFiP agent and an authorized third party.

DGFiP Cyberattack Exposed Taxpayer Information

After detecting the intrusions, DGFiP immediately suspended access to the accounts involved. Initial access controls did not identify data theft, which the authority attributed to the sophistication of the attack. A subsequent investigation established that the compromised access points had been used to consult and extract information concerning 678,000 individuals and professionals. The exposed information included reference tax income, family quotient and withholding tax rate for individuals. For businesses, the accessed information included company names and SIREN numbers. Cadastral data, including addresses and property sizes, was also accessed. DGFiP said online accounts belonging to individual and professional users were not compromised, and user IDs and passwords were not affected. The authority notified France's data protection regulator, CNIL, after identifying the data breaches.

Cadastral Data Leak Claim Targets DGFiP

Separately, a hacker using the alias ZeroBytes claimed an attack against DGFiP's Professional Cadastral Data Server (SPDC). According to the claim cited by FrenchBreaches, the alleged extraction contains 252,149 lines of data representing 2,041,778 people, with multiple holders potentially associated with the same property plot. The claimed dataset reportedly includes names, surnames, sex, dates and places of birth, addresses, land identifiers, cadastral sections and parcel numbers, as well as information about rights held on properties. The claim would therefore link individuals to personal information and real estate assets. However, the figures and technical details in this second claim remain allegations by the cybercriminal. The claim that the system could contain information relating to approximately 20 million citizens is also an estimate made by ZeroBytes and does not establish that this number of people was affected.

Investigation Into French Tax Authority Attack Continues

DGFiP said additional security measures were implemented after investigators uncovered new information. These included preventative shutdowns of access to sensitive information systems. Investigations remain underway to determine the precise nature and volume of data extracted and the number of users affected. DGFiP teams are working with France's economic and financial ministries, the High Official for Defence and Security and the National Agency for Information Systems Security, ANSSI. The authority said it will contact affected individuals and professionals directly from the following week by email or letter. Those notifications will identify the information that may have been accessed or extracted and outline any precautionary measures where applicable. DGFiP also said it will file a complaint and provide further information as the investigation progresses. The separate cadastral data breach claim remains subject to confirmation, including the alleged number of affected people, duration of access, methods used to bypass authentication, the full scope of extracted information and whether access remained active when the claim was published. The confirmed DGFiP investigation and the separate ZeroBytes claim therefore present different sets of figures and allegations, with the full scope of the incidents still being determined.

A CEVA Logistics cyberattack disrupted parts of the company's European operations on July 29, halting shipments at eight affected warehouses and exposing customer data tied to several major clients. CEVA Logistics, which operates in more than 170 countries, is part of the CMA CGM Group, one of the world's largest shipping and logistics conglomerates.  On August 1, CEVA notified affected customers that goods stored at the disrupted facilities could not be shipped, underscoring how the CEVA Logistics cyberattack directly hit supply chain and logistics operations tied to the CMA CGM Group network.   The company has not disclosed technical details about the intrusion or named a suspected threat actor. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far. 

What Data Was Exposed During the CEVA Logistics Cyberattack?

The breach exposed customer data connected to major CEVA clients, including gaming platform Valve and Dutch retailer Ajax. Valve stated that payment details, passwords, and Steam Guard codes were not compromised, as CEVA does not have access to that information. The company nonetheless cautioned that the exposed data could be leveraged by cybercriminals to build convincing phishing campaigns, and it urged users to remain alert to suspicious emails or messages attempting to impersonate trusted services.

De Bijenkorf Confirms Data Exposure 

Dutch premium department store chain De Bijenkorf, also affected by the CEVA Logistics cyberattack, said the breach may have exposed customer names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and online order details. The retailer confirmed that no financial data was compromised.  In a statement, De Bijenkorf said the data potentially involved includes contact details such as email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers, along with data regarding online orders such as products, prices, discounts, delivery information, and payment method descriptions.   The company added that for business customers, company names and VAT numbers may also be affected if entered in their account, and that severely outdated VAT numbers for freelancers and sole proprietors may be composed of a citizen service number.  De Bijenkorf attributed the breach to its logistics partner, stating: "A security incident has occurred at a logistics partner of de Bijenkorf. Unauthorized persons gained access to part of their systems. Our logistics partner intervened immediately, blocked access, and took additional security measures."  The retailer said order processing, returns, and refunds may take longer than usual, though its stores remain open and online orders can still be placed. It confirmed that no payment details, IBANs, credit card numbers, usernames, or passwords were involved, and that it has notified customers as a precaution and filed a report with the Dutch Data Protection Authority. An external party is currently investigating the cause and scope of the incident.  De Bijenkorf said affected customers would be contacted directly via email from its official address, and that anyone not yet notified cannot be ruled out as impacted while the investigation continues.  The CEVA Logistics cyberattack highlights the exposure risk facing large logistics networks tied to global conglomerates like the CMA CGM Group, where a single breach at one facility can ripple across multiple retail and enterprise clients. With no threat actor identified and investigations ongoing at both CEVA and its affected customers, the full scope of the data exposure remains unclear. 

The Suisun City emergency declared by local officials followed a cyberattack that forced the Northern California municipality to shut down its information technology network, disrupting some communications used by public safety agencies. The incident has placed the California city of roughly 30,000 residents among communities confronting the growing threat of cyberattacks against essential local services.  The Suisun City Council declared a state of emergency Saturday after the attack compromised the city's computer systems. Officials said the network shutdown was necessary to contain the threat and preserve potential evidence for a federal investigation into the incident.  Although the Suisun City cyberattack affected communications operations involving both the fire and police departments, city officials said there was no imminent danger to the public. They also emphasized that public safety services continued to operate despite the disruption.  One of the most significant effects involved the handling of emergency communications, including the routing of 911 calls. Suisun City dispatchers began receiving emergency police and fire calls through the Solano County dispatch center as officials worked around the damaged municipal network. 

Suisun City Emergency Response Shifts Dispatch Operations 

The Suisun City emergency response required officials to temporarily move some communications functions outside the city's own computer infrastructure. By Sunday morning, online city services and internal municipal operations remained unavailable while cybersecurity specialists investigated the attack.  Those experts were also working to restore the affected systems. The decision to take the network offline was intended not only to stop the cyberattack from spreading but also to protect evidence that could assist federal investigators in determining how the intrusion occurred and who was responsible.  City officials described the attack as apparently the first incident of its kind to affect Suisun City. The municipality is located about 55 miles north of San Francisco and has a population of approximately 30,000. 

California City Attack Highlights Broader Cyber Threats 

The California city incident also comes amid federal investigations into a separate wave of cyberattacks involving municipal water systems in a dozen states.  Late last month, the FBI, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned that cyberattackers had remotely accessed online infrastructure used by water and wastewater systems in at least seven states. Federal agencies said the hackers believed to be affiliated with Iran were targeting internet-connected industrial controllers with the goal of “to cause disruptive effects within the United States.”  The risks became apparent in Minnesota, where 30 water systems were affected by a cyberattack. Officials reported dramatic declines in water levels before backup systems were activated to prevent further disruption.  While the water-system attacks are separate from the Suisun City cyberattack, the incidents illustrate the expanding range of public infrastructure that can be exposed when essential services depend on connected computer networks.

Suisun City Cyberattack Comes Amid Funding Concerns 

The recent attacks have also prompted calls for greater federal support for cybersecurity efforts. Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers urged the restoration of federal funding for Department of Homeland Security programs intended to coordinate cybersecurity efforts across multiple states.  The lawmakers' concerns reflect the increasingly interconnected nature of cyber threats. An attack may occur within one municipality or state, but the technology and infrastructure involved can be linked to broader systems and networks that cross jurisdictional boundaries.  Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, in a statement to The Times, said there was no evidence that California water systems were among those targeted in the recent series of attacks. The governor's office nevertheless argued that cybersecurity efforts conducted independently by individual states are less effective than a coordinated federal approach.  “Cyber threats do not stop at state lines, and no state can defend against them alone,” the governor's office said.  The statement also pointed to reductions in the federal cybersecurity workforce and cuts affecting critical programs. According to the governor's office, those changes have weakened partnerships, threat intelligence capabilities and technical assistance intended to protect essential services nationwide.  “Federal cuts to the nation’s cybersecurity workforce and critical programs have weakened the partnerships, threat intelligence and technical support that help protect essential services across the country,” the governor's office said. “Reducing these capabilities while cyber threats continue to grow leaves every state, and the nation, less prepared for the next attack.” 

Levi Strauss cyberattack has exposed certain corporate information after an unauthorized third party gained access to company files through compromised employee computers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Levi Strauss & Co. said it recently detected a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to three company-issued computers. The company said the access was enabled through social engineering techniques, allowing the attackers to reach company files. According to the filing, the company initiated its response protocols after detecting the incident and implemented containment measures. It also launched an investigation that remains ongoing and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist with the response.

Levi Strauss Cyberattack Investigation Remains Ongoing

Based on preliminary findings, Levi Strauss said it believes certain corporate information was accessed and exfiltrated during the incident. However, the company said its rapid response efforts successfully contained and terminated the unauthorized access. The company also stated that no consumer data had been impacted as of the date of the filing. Levi Strauss said the incident has not interrupted its business operations and that, based on the information currently available, it does not believe the incident has had or is reasonably likely to have a material impact on its business strategy, operations, financial condition, or results of operations. The company said it has provided and will provide notifications to affected parties and applicable regulators as appropriate and in accordance with applicable law. Levi Strauss & Co., headquartered in San Francisco, is known for its Levi's denim brand. The company reported net revenues of $6.3 billion for 2025, up 4% compared with fiscal year 2024 and 7% on an organic basis. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi's, Levi Strauss Signature, and Beyond Yoga brands. Its products are sold in approximately 120 countries through chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and approximately 3,300 retail stores and shop-in-shops.

Retail Cybersecurity Incidents Continue

The Levi Strauss cyberattack comes as several major retailers have reported cybersecurity incidents involving their own systems or third-party service providers. In the first week of August 2026, the De Bijenkorf cyberattack affected the Dutch luxury department store chain after an incident involving one of its external logistics partners. The disruption affected order processing, deliveries, returns, and refunds, while the company said there was no evidence that its own infrastructure had been compromised. In October 2025, Spanish fashion retailer Mango confirmed a Mango data breach after an external marketing service provider experienced unauthorized access to limited customer information. Mango said its corporate systems were not compromised and that financial or login details remained secure. The exposed information included customers’ first names, countries, postal codes, email addresses, and phone numbers. The company said last names, banking information, credit card details, and passwords were not affected. Retailers also faced law enforcement action following a series of attacks. In July 2025, the UK’s National Crime Agency arrested four people suspected of orchestrating cyberattacks against Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The suspects were detained in the West Midlands and London and faced charges under the Computer Misuse Act, blackmail, money laundering, and involvement in an organized crime group. Meanwhile, in May 2025, Victoria’s Secret took down its U.S. website and some in-store services following what it described as a Victoria’s Secret security incident. The company said the precautionary shutdown was intended to address the incident while its team worked to restore operations. Its Victoria’s Secret and PINK stores remained open. The latest incident involving Levi Strauss adds another case to a growing series of cybersecurity incidents affecting major retailers, with the company continuing its investigation into the access and information involved.

The Updoc data breach has raised fresh concerns about cybersecurity in Australia's healthcare sector after the telehealth provider confirmed that an unauthorized third party may have accessed customer contact information through an external system.   The data breach at Updoc, disclosed on August 7, stemmed from a brief security incident involving a third-party platform that supports the company's operations. While the Updoc cyberattack did not expose medical or financial records, it is the latest cyber incident affecting Australia's healthcare sector. 

Updoc Data Breach Traced to Third-Party Platform 

Updoc, an Australian telehealth provider offering round-the-clock online healthcare services, including medical certificates, prescriptions, and specialist referrals, detected unauthorized access to a third-party operational system on Friday, July 31.  In a statement shared with The Cyber Express, the company said the incident was limited to an external system used to support its operations. The exposure was confined to customer contact information, which may have included account holders' names, email addresses, and postal addresses.  Updoc said its internal systems were not accessed during the incident and confirmed that no health records, financial information, or payment details were involved. The company added that it acted immediately to block the unauthorized access and found no evidence of any further activity after the initial event.  According to the company, customers are not required to take any immediate action because account logins and security remain unaffected. Updoc also apologized for any concern or inconvenience caused by the incident. 

Updoc Cyberattack Adds to Healthcare Sector Threats 

Founded in 2021, Updoc generates approximately $10 million in annual revenue. According to its founders, the platform has served more than one million patients since launch, while its website states that it has over 500,000 users.  The Updoc cyberattack follows a series of cybersecurity incidents targeting Australian healthcare and consumer-facing organizations. In June, clinic network Partnered Health disclosed a cyberattack in which hackers stole personal information and health records from patients across at least 21 clinics in five Australian states.  That breach exposed sensitive information, including medical records, Medicare numbers, consultation notes, referral letters, and pathology results. The attack affected clinics in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Coffs Harbour. At the time, another five clinics, including several in Western Australia, remained under investigation.  Although the Updoc data breach was limited to contact information and did not compromise medical or payment data, the data breach at Updoc highlights the risks associated with third-party service providers. As healthcare organizations continue to depend on external platforms, the incident underscores how vulnerabilities outside a company's own infrastructure can still result in customer information being exposed. 

A De Bijenkorf cyberattack involving one of the retailer's external logistics partners has disrupted order processing, returns, and refunds while raising concerns over potential customer data exposure. The Dutch luxury department store chain said the security incident occurred within the systems of a third-party logistics provider, adding that there is currently no evidence that its own infrastructure was compromised.

The Amsterdam-based retailer confirmed that customers can continue placing online orders and stores remain open. However, deliveries, returns, and refunds are expected to take longer than usual as the investigation continues.

De Bijenkorf Confirms Third-Party Security Incident

According to De Bijenkorf, unauthorized individuals gained access to part of its logistics partner's systems. The logistics provider responded by immediately blocking the unauthorized access and implementing additional security measures.

An external investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the incident, its scope, and whether customer information was affected.

As a precaution, De Bijenkorf has informed customers about the incident and submitted a report to the Dutch Data Protection Authority while awaiting the investigation's findings.

What Customer Data Could Be Affected in De Bijenkorf Cyberattack?

The retailer said investigators are still determining whether any personal information has been compromised.

Based on the information currently available, data that may be involved includes:

• Customer names and contact details, including email addresses, postal addresses, and phone numbers.
• Information related to online purchases, such as ordered products, pricing, discounts, delivery details, and the payment method used.
• For business customers, company names and VAT numbers stored in My Account may also be involved.

De Bijenkorf emphasized that sensitive financial information is not part of the incident. The company said payment details, bank account numbers, credit card information, usernames, and passwords were not accessed.

Investigation Continues as Customers Await Confirmation

The retailer said it is still investigating whether individual customers have been affected. Customers whose information is confirmed to be involved will receive direct communication via email from info@debijenkorf.nl.

For those who have not yet received a notification, the company said it cannot currently rule out the possibility that their information was included in the incident until the investigation is completed.

De Bijenkorf also stressed that no login credentials were compromised, meaning unauthorized individuals cannot access customer accounts using stolen usernames or passwords.

Retailer Warns Customers About Phishing Risk

Although the investigation remains ongoing, De Bijenkorf warned customers to stay alert for a possible phishing risk if personal information is ultimately found to have been exposed.

The retailer advised customers not to click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. It also reminded customers never to share passwords, payment information, or personal details through email or phone calls.

The company said it will never request credit card details, gift card information, or other sensitive information via email.

Logistics Cyberattacks Continue to Disrupt Supply Chains

The incident adds to a growing list of attacks targeting organizations that support retail operations rather than retailers directly. A logistics cyberattack can interrupt deliveries, returns, and customer service even when the affected retailer's own systems remain operational.

In July 2026, a ransomware attack on Japan's largest refrigerated logistics company disrupted food deliveries across the country, causing supply shortages for restaurant chains, including Kentucky Fried Chicken. The incident demonstrated how cyberattacks on logistics providers can quickly impact downstream retail operations and customer services.

For now, De Bijenkorf said its stores remain open, online ordering continues to operate, and there are no indications that its own systems have been compromised. The retailer said it will provide additional updates as the external investigation establishes whether customer data was affected and the full extent of the incident.

The Liechtenstein cyberattack has prompted authorities to investigate a major security breach after copies of sensitive data linked to around 31,000 legal entities were unlawfully accessed from the country's Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP).   Following the cyberattack on Liechtenstein, officials temporarily suspended external access to the register while investigations continue. Although data was exfiltrated, the government said there is currently no evidence that records were altered or deleted. 

Cyberattack on Liechtenstein's VwbP Register 

According to the Liechtenstein government, the VwbP was targeted during the night of 29/30 July 2026, when unknown attackers gained unauthorized digital access to the system. Irregularities were detected by the Office of Justice on 30 July, prompting the Office of Information Technology to investigate, secure the affected systems, and immediately take the register offline.  In a statement, the government said, "Copies of data relating to around 31,000 legal entities were unlawfully exfiltrated." It added that the register would remain unavailable to external users through the llv.li website until further notice. "According to the current state of knowledge, there are no indications that data in the system was modified or deleted," the statement noted. 

Liechtenstein Cyberattack Triggers Government Response 

The cyberattack on Liechtenstein has highlighted the growing cybersecurity risks facing international financial centres that manage assets for wealthy individuals, businesses, trusts, and other institutions. The VwbP is maintained to support anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts by recording the beneficial owners of companies, foundations, trusts, and other legal entities.  Authorities began reviewing the incident immediately after the suspicious activity was detected. On 31 July, the government was informed that the attack on the VwbP had likely succeeded. Preliminary investigation results were delivered on the afternoon of 1 August 2026, leading the government to establish a crisis unit that same Saturday evening. The unit, formally confirmed the following day, is headed by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas and Minister of Justice Emanuel Schädler. The Register of Beneficial Owners Act (VwbPG) came into force in 2021, implementing the requirements of the 5th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive. The government also confirmed that the Liechtenstein cyberattack constitutes a personal data breach under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

VwbP Breach Raises Concerns Over Digital Trust 

Commenting on the broader implications of the breach, Steve Lamb, CEO of Kyckr, said registries are becoming critical to Europe's evolving digital trust framework. "Under the digital trust model taking shape in Europe, the registry stops being a noticeboard we query and becomes the authentic source, a body that can sign a statement about who owns and controls a company, which thousands of institutions then rely on," he said.  Lamb added that as registries become trusted sources for verifying ownership, their security becomes fundamental to the wider financial ecosystem. "The debate can't only be about standards, schemas and interoperability. Registries are becoming critical financial infrastructure, and they should be resourced like it."   The digital trust model he referred to is the European Business Wallet, eIDAS 2.0. As investigations into the VwbP breach continue, officials are working to determine the full impact of the Liechtenstein cyberattack. 

The Origin Energy data breach has affected approximately 900,000 current and former customers after Australia's largest energy retailer confirmed unauthorized access to customer information. The company also revealed it had received a warning about the potential breach weeks before it publicly disclosed the incident.  Origin Energy said a significant proportion of those affected by the data breach at Origin Energy were former customers. The compromised information may include names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers and account details, along with the last four digits of a credit card or the last three digits of a bank account.  The company said incomplete credit card and bank account details cannot be used to make purchases or access customer accounts.  Origin provides electricity, fossil gas, LPG and internet services to households and businesses across Australia and has approximately 4.8 million customer accounts. 

Frank Calabria Apologizes After Origin Energy Data Breach 

Origin Chief Executive Frank Calabria apologized to customers following confirmation of the breach and warned that affected individuals should remain alert to suspicious activity and a heightened risk of scams.  "We are sorry," Calabria said. "We don't take for granted the trust customers place in Origin, and we're here to support them."  Calabria said Origin first received emails on 2 July from an individual claiming to have accessed customer records. However, the company did not initially consider the threat credible because there was no evidence confirming customer data had been accessed.  The company received proof of customer data access on 22 July, after which Origin announced the incident publicly.  Calabria said the information accessed appeared to be historical customer data obtained "on an unauthorised basis". He said Origin had taken steps to secure its systems and prevent further unauthorised access, adding that the company did not believe any customer information had been published on the dark web. 

Timeline of the Data Breach at Origin Energy 

Origin said it had been reviewing a potential security threat since early July and had worked to assess its credibility and possible impact.  In its update, the company said the threat was not considered credible based on the information available at the time.  "On 22 July, new information emerged that indicated a potential security incident may have occurred. We acted immediately, providing updates to the market and notifying our customers as a precaution," Calabria said.  The Origin Energy data breach remains under investigation by relevant authorities. Calabria said the company could not provide further details about the incident because it was a criminal matter.  "It is a criminal matter which is under active investigation and, given that, we are constrained by the level of information we can provide at this time," he said.  Calabria declined to comment on several issues, including when the breach occurred, whether any employees were involved, whether a ransom had been demanded or paid, and whether there remained an active risk of further data leaks. 

Origin Confirms Investigation into Customer Data Breach 

In its first statement on 23 July 2026, Origin announced it was investigating a potential security incident involving unauthorized access to some customer data.  The company said it did not believe the affected information included customer credit card or bank account details.  "We understand an incident like this may raise concerns and acknowledge the impact of this uncertainty on Origin customers," Origin said.  The company confirmed it had notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.  A later update confirmed there had been unauthorised access and disclosure of customer information. Origin said it was working to identify all affected customers and would contact those whose information had been compromised. 

Around 900,000 Customers Affected by Origin Energy Data Breach 

Following an initial review, Origin confirmed that approximately 900,000 current and former customers had been affected by the breach.  "We have now completed the initial phase of our review into Origin's customer data security incident," Frank Calabria said.  "At this point in time, we believe the information of approximately 900,000 current and former customers was accessed."  Calabria again apologized to customers and said protecting affected individuals remained the company's priority.  "To our customers, I am sorry. We don't take for granted the trust customers place in Origin and our safeguarding of their information," he said.  "We are contacting those customers whose information has been accessed and are providing support to them."  Origin said it had extended customer support hours, established a dedicated contact number and was working with cybersecurity and forensic specialists to contain the incident.  The company also confirmed ongoing cooperation with government agencies, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the National Office of Cyber Security, the Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. 

Customers Warned about Scams Following Data Breach at Origin Energy 

Origin has made specialist identity and cybersecurity support services available to affected customers.  Customers with concerns can contact Origin through its dedicated support line on +61 8 9922 7000 or email hello@origin.com.au.  The company advised customers to be cautious of unexpected calls, emails or text messages referring to their Origin accounts. It recommended avoiding links in unsolicited messages, independently verifying callers through official channels, never sharing passwords, and not providing personal or financial information unless the recipient's identity is confirmed.  Origin also encouraged customers to use two-step authentication, such as authentication applications, for personal email accounts and other online services where available.  We are acutely aware that others may exploit this incident, including by impersonating Origin or through other scam activity," Calabria said.  "We recommend that all our customers remain vigilant to suspicious activity and a heightened risk of scams." 

This week’s cybersecurity landscape highlights the continued expansion of cyber risks across governments, businesses, and consumers. From ransomware campaigns targeting organizations worldwide to credential-based attacks, data breaches, online fraud, and digital piracy crackdowns, recent incidents show how threat actors are exploiting both technical vulnerabilities and human behavior.  The latest developments underline the need for stronger security practices, including improved identity protection, faster incident response, and greater awareness of evolving cyber threats. Organizations are increasingly dealing with attacks that go beyond data theft, affecting operations, customer trust, and critical services. 

The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup 

U.S. Accounts for Nearly Half of Global Ransomware Attacks in H1 2026 

The United States experienced 1,721 ransomware attacks during the first half of 2026, representing nearly 45% of all incidents tracked globally, according to research from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL). The report identified ransomware groups Qilin and Akira as among the most active threat actors during the period. Read more... 

Dubai Police Warns Against Online Visa Fraud Schemes 

Dubai Police has issued a warning about fraudulent online advertisements offering work, residency, and visit visas in exchange for payment. Scammers have reportedly used social media platforms and messaging applications to impersonate government entities or unauthorized service providers to trick victims. Read more... 

Craneware Data Breach Exposes Employee and Customer Information 

Healthcare technology company Craneware confirmed that unauthorized individuals accessed part of its data environment, resulting in the exposure of employee information as well as some customer and partner records. The company stated that the incident has been contained and has not disrupted business operations or customer services. Read more...  

U.S. Targets Illegal FIFA World Cup Streaming Networks 

The U.S. Department of Justice seized more than 1,000 domains allegedly involved in illegally streaming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The action was carried out under Operation Offsides, an initiative focused on combating online piracy and protecting intellectual property rights. Read more... 

Chick-fil-A Customer Accounts Targeted in Credential Attack 

Chick-fil-A confirmed that certain customer accounts were accessed during an automated credential-stuffing attack between June 17 and June 19, 2026. The attackers used account credentials obtained from an external source to gain unauthorized access. The company said affected information may have included customer names, email addresses, membership details, and limited payment-related data. Read more... 

South Korea Diplomatic System Breach Lasted Nearly 10 Months 

South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that attackers maintained access to the National Diplomatic Academy’s online education system for almost 10 months. The breach, which began in April 2025, exposed information linked to thousands of current and former ministry employees. Compromised data included user IDs, names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. Read more... 

Weekly Cybersecurity Takeaway 

The week’s incidents demonstrate how cyber threats continue to evolve across multiple areas, from ransomware and account compromise to online scams and government-related breaches. Attackers are increasingly targeting weaknesses in identity management, user behavior, and digital infrastructure.  Organizations and individuals must focus on proactive security measures, including stronger authentication controls, regular monitoring, timely updates, and greater awareness of social engineering tactics. As cyber threats become more widespread and interconnected, improving resilience remains essential for protecting data, services, and public trust. 

Thailand's cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub has rejected allegations of fraud after the Thailand SEC filed a criminal complaint related to the company's disclosures following the Bitkub cyberattack in 2021. The case focuses on how the exchange reported the impact of the cyberattack on Bitkub to regulators, rather than on the safety of customer funds.  In response to the complaint, Bitkub stated that all customer assets currently held on its platform remain safe, fully accounted for, and protected in accordance with applicable regulations. The company argued that the allegations stem from decisions made during the aftermath of the 2021 security breach and do not reflect fraudulent conduct. 

Thailand SEC Files Complaint Over the 2021 Bitkub Cyberattack 

On 23 July 2026, the Thailand SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online Co., Ltd. and its former directors, Sakolkorn Sakavee and Thaweesap Rawan. The regulator alleged that the company's daily net capital reports submitted between 10 May and 30 October 2021 failed to accurately reflect the material reduction in its digital asset holdings caused by the Bitkub cyberattack.  According to the regulator, the reports did not disclose the impact of the theft on the company's asset balance. The Thailand SEC also accused the two former directors of making false entries in company documents that gave the impression that customer assets were still being held normally and that the company had not suffered any damage.  The complaint has been referred to Thailand's Economic Crime Suppression Division for further investigation. Following that process, the matter may be forwarded to prosecutors and the courts. The Thailand SEC noted that filing a criminal complaint does not represent a final determination of guilt. 

Bitkub Says Disclosure Decision was Intended to Prevent Customer Losses

Following media reports about the complaint, Bitkub published a statement on LinkedIn explaining its position on the cyberattack and the subsequent reporting decisions.  The company said the allegations relate to an incident in early May 2021, when one of its digital asset wallets was compromised by cybercriminals. Bitkub acknowledged that the breach was not disclosed at the time.  According to the company, the individual responsible for disclosure obligations deliberately withheld information about the wallet compromise. Bitkub said the decision was made to avoid triggering a "bank run," or mass withdrawals of digital assets by customers, while the company worked to replace the stolen assets.  The exchange stated:  "The decision of such individual not to disclose the incident was made with the intention to prevent a bank run—that is, a mass withdrawal of digital assets by customers upon learning of the theft—which could have rendered the Company unable to procure sufficient replacement digital assets for the customers while the recovery process was still ongoing."  Bitkub added that such a scenario could have resulted in significant customer losses and broader damage to Thailand's digital asset industry.  The company also stressed that, at the time of the Bitkub cyberattack, all of its digital asset wallet security systems complied with standards prescribed by the relevant authorities and had been audited. 

Co-founders Replaced Stolen Assets After Cyberattack on Bitkub 

Although the digital assets stolen during the cyberattack on Bitkub were never recovered, the company said its co-founders voluntarily absorbed the financial loss.  According to Bitkub, the co-founders purchased digital assets matching the same types and quantities as those stolen and transferred them to the company. As a result, the exchange said neither its customers nor the business ultimately suffered any financial loss from the incident.  In its statement, Bitkub said:  "As no bank run occurred, even though the stolen digital assets could not be recovered, the Co-Founders of the Bitkub Group voluntarily absorbed the loss by purchasing equivalent digital assets (in the same type and quantity as those stolen) and providing them to the Company. Consequently, neither the Company nor its customers suffered any financial loss from the theft." 

Thailand SEC Previously Confirmed Customer Assets Were Intact 

Bitkub also pointed to the findings of an earlier inspection conducted by the Thailand SEC after reports of the Bitkub cyberattack surfaced online. According to the company, the regulator verified that, as of 8 September 2025, all customer assets held by the exchange were safe and fully accounted for.  The company reiterated this point in its latest statement, saying:  "At the outset, for the sake of clarity and mutual understanding, the Company wishes to affirm that all customers' assets currently held by the Company are safe and fully accounted for. The Company reiterates its strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in safeguarding and maintaining customer assets."  Bitkub maintained that the criminal complaint relates to historical reporting practices between May and October 2021, more than five years ago, rather than to the current condition of customer assets or any ongoing security concerns.  As the investigation proceeds, the case will determine whether the company's reporting following the Bitkub cyberattack complied with regulatory requirements. For now, the complaint remains an allegation, and the legal process involving the Thailand SEC, investigators, prosecutors, and the courts has yet to reach a final conclusion. 

Kenya is investigating a Kenya cyberattack that temporarily defaced President William Ruto’s official website with an anti-government message and a Bitcoin ransom demand for five bitcoins, reportedly worth about $330,000. The attackers replaced the website’s homepage with the message, displayed a cryptocurrency wallet address and threatened to publish unspecified information about President William Ruto unless the ransom was paid.

The website was hacked on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Following the incident, access to the presidential website was temporarily restricted as authorities began containment, forensic analysis and restoration efforts. According to local media reports, access to the website was restored by Monday.

Kenya Cyberattack Prompts Incident Response

Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy confirmed that the official website of the President had been affected by a cybersecurity incident.

The ministry said that after the incident was detected, the ICT Authority immediately activated established cybersecurity incident response protocols.

As a precautionary measure, access to the presidential website was temporarily restricted to facilitate containment, forensic analysis and restoration efforts.

The ministry said appropriate mitigation measures had since been implemented and that restoration of the website was underway.

[caption id="attachment_113245" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Source: Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy[/caption]

At the time of the statement, the government said there was no evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data, data exfiltration or loss of information. It also stated that government systems and digital services remained secure and operational.

The ICT Authority is working with relevant government agencies and technical partners to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Kenya President William Ruto Cyberattack Investigation

The Kenya President William Ruto cyberattack involved the defacement of the president’s official website. The attackers replaced the homepage with an anti-government message, displayed a cryptocurrency wallet address and demanded five bitcoins.

The attackers also threatened to publish unspecified information about President William Ruto if the ransom was not paid.

The government has not reported evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data or data exfiltration. The ongoing forensic investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the extent of the attack.

Kenya Government Website Hack Follows Earlier Incidents

The latest Kenya government website hack follows previous cyber incidents involving government digital services and websites.

In July 2023, Kenya’s eCitizen platform, which is used for dozens of public services, was disrupted by a cyberattack. The incident affected agencies including the National Transport and Safety Authority and Kenya Power.

On November 17, 2025, hackers launched a coordinated attack on several government websites, including the presidency’s portal. The websites were temporarily knocked offline, while some pages were replaced with extremist messages.

According to the information provided by local media, the government later blamed a group calling itself PCP@Kenya, restored the affected platforms and promised stronger cyber defences.

Bitcoin Ransom Demand Targets Presidential Website

The latest incident involved a Bitcoin ransom demand for five bitcoins, reportedly valued at approximately $330,000. The attackers displayed a cryptocurrency wallet address and threatened to release unspecified information about the president.

It remains unclear from the available information whether the attackers accessed systems or data beyond the presidential website. The Kenyan government has said there is currently no evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data, data exfiltration or loss of information.

The ICT Authority and relevant government agencies are continuing their forensic investigation to establish how the incident occurred and determine the full circumstances surrounding the Kenya cyberattack.

The Estée Lauder data breach has prompted the global cosmetics company to notify affected individuals after hackers exploited a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, a platform used for human resources (HR) operations.   The Estée Lauder cyberattack stemmed from unauthorized access that occurred on or around August 9, 2025, though the company said it identified the incident last month and confirmed the scope of the breach on June 19, 2026. 

Estée Lauder Data Breach Exposed Sensitive Personal Information 

According to the company's notification letter, the attackers gained access to the Oracle E-Business Suite system and obtained personal information belonging to certain individuals.  We became aware of a cybersecurity issue involving a vulnerability in the Oracle E-Business Suite system which is used by the Estee Lauder Companies for HR management purposes," the notice states.  It further adds: "On June 19, 2026, we determined through our investigation that, on or around August 9, 2025, an unauthorized third party gained access to the Oracle E-Business Suite system and obtained personal information of certain individuals."  The exposed data in the incident includes full names, postal addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers (SSNs), passport numbers, financial account information, including bank account numbers, health information, and employment records such as payroll and performance reports. 

Oracle Vulnerability Tied to Estée Lauder Cyberattack 

Although Estée Lauder did not identify the specific vulnerability used in the attack, the timeline aligns with the widespread exploitation of the Oracle E-Business Suite flaw CVE-2025-61882.  In October 2025, researchers from Google warned that the Clop ransomware group had exploited the vulnerability as a zero-day to steal data. The flaw affected Oracle EBS versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.14, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and remotely execute code through the BI Publisher Integration component. Successful exploitation could provide access to sensitive HR and business information.  Oracle released security patches for CVE-2025-61882 on October 4, 2025. Soon after, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike confirmed that Clop had been exploiting the vulnerability since early August 2025. 

Company Offers Identity Monitoring 

Estée Lauder, headquartered in New York, generates annual revenue of $14.3 billion, employs around 57,000 people, and operates retail stores and online businesses worldwide, making it the world's second-largest cosmetics company.  Following the Estée Lauder data breach, the company is urging recipients of its notification letter to monitor for signs of identity theft and fraud. It is also providing 24 months of complimentary identity monitoring services through Kroll.  The Estée Lauder cyberattack is part of a broader campaign that affected several high-profile organizations, including Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, the University of Phoenix, The Washington Post, Logitech, GlobalLogic, Cox Enterprises, and American Airlines subsidiary Envoy Air.  This is not the first time the company has been impacted by Clop. In 2023, Estée Lauder was also compromised after the ransomware group exploited a separate zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer platform, one of the company's internal software tools. 

Craneware plc has disclosed a Craneware data breach after detecting unauthorized access to a portion of its data environment. The company confirmed on 20 July 2026 that it is investigating the incident with the support of external cybersecurity and forensic experts.  Although the cyberattack on Craneware resulted in data being viewed and exfiltrated, the company said the incident has been contained and has not disrupted customer services or business operations. 

Craneware Cyberattack Contained, Investigation Underway 

According to the company's official notice, the Craneware cyberattack prompted the activation of its incident response plan immediately after the unauthorized access was identified. The Board appointed external cybersecurity and forensic specialists, who are working alongside Craneware's internal IT team and retained security providers to determine the full scope of the incident.  The company stated that investigators have found no remaining indicators of compromise within its systems. Despite the data breach at Craneware, normal operations have continued without interruption. 

Data Breach at Craneware Exposed Employee and Customer Records 

Initial findings indicate that attackers viewed and exfiltrated a significant volume of file names. Craneware's current assessment suggests that much of the affected information consists of non-sensitive or publicly available regulatory data. However, the investigation has also confirmed that a percentage of employee data, along with a subset of customer and partner records, was accessed and exfiltrated during the Craneware data breach.  The organization is continuing to examine the precise nature and extent of the compromised data. It is also working with advisers to identify affected individuals and organizations, prepare notifications where necessary, and meet all applicable regulatory obligations. Craneware added that it will provide further updates to the market as additional information becomes available.  As part of its response to the data breach at Craneware, the company has notified relevant regulators and law enforcement agencies. These include the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

Craneware to Notify Affected Parties as Assessment Continues 

In its official announcement, Craneware said: "The incident has been contained, and there has been no disruption to customer services or to the Company's operations. The external specialists have confirmed that there are no residual indicators of compromise arising from the cybersecurity incident in the Company's systems."  The company further stated: "Investigations so far have established that a significant volume of file names were viewed and exfiltrated. The current assessment is that a large element of the data involved is non-sensitive or already public regulatory data. A percentage of Craneware employee data as well as a subset of customer and partner records, have been accessed and exfiltrated."  The notice also stated: "This announcement contains inside information as stipulated under the UK version of the Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014, which is part of English Law by virtue of the European (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended. On publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this information is considered to be in the public domain."  While the investigation into the cyberattack on Craneware remains ongoing, the company said it will continue assessing the impact of the cyberattack and issue further updates as appropriate. 

The Partnered Health cyberattack has exposed sensitive patient information across multiple Australian clinics, raising fresh concerns about healthcare cybersecurity. The Partnered Health data breach, involving clinics owned by healthcare provider Partnered Health, a company backed by Quadrant, affected facilities in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and the ACT. The incident has also renewed scrutiny of the growing number of cyberattacks targeting Australia's healthcare sector.

Partnered Health Data Breach Impacted Medical and Personal Information 

Partnered Health confirmed that a malicious actor accessed its systems on 23 June, compromising data from 21 clinics across cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. The healthcare provider disclosed the breach more than three weeks later, informing patients that investigations had confirmed personal and health information had been taken from some clinics within its network. "Our investigations to date have confirmed that personal information (including health information) was taken from some of the clinics in our network," the company said. It added, "As a health services provider, we know our patients and our people trust us with personal and medical information, and we sincerely apologise for any concern and inconvenience this may cause them." The stolen information includes names, dates of birth, addresses, contact details, Medicare information, private health insurance details, concession card information, consultation notes, referral letters, pathology reports, diagnostic results, and other treatment records maintained by general practitioners.

Investigation into the Partnered Health Cyberattack Continues 

Partnered Health said the cyberattack has been reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and law enforcement authorities. The company has also secured an interim injunction from the NSW Supreme Court preventing the stolen information from being used or published. While investigations remain ongoing, the provider said the extent of the breach is still being determined at five clinics, including three in Western Australia and two in Victoria. "While there is no direct evidence that patient records have been viewed, as a precaution we have written to patients from these clinics to make them aware of this and provide details of steps that can be taken to protect their information," a Partnered Health spokesperson said. The spokesperson added, "We understand that this sort of news can cause concern. We sincerely apologize for any distress this may have caused our patients."

Quadrant-backed Healthcare Provider Faces Growing Scrutiny 

Established in 2013, Partnered Health operates more than 60 medical centres, along with skin cancer, allied health, and mental health clinics, providing services to more than 5 million people nationwide. The company is owned by Quadrant, while Bupa announced in June that it would acquire the healthcare provider. The Partnered Health data breach comes amid a record year for cybersecurity incidents in Australia. According to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, 1,205 data breach notifications were recorded in 2025, marking an 8% increase compared with 2024. Among the year's largest incidents was the cyberattack on Qantas, which compromised the information of 5.7 million customers and was reportedly leaked on the dark web. A spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs said the federal government is aware of the Partnered Health cyberattack and confirmed that relevant agencies are engaged as investigations continue. Authorities have not yet disclosed how many patients were affected or the full scope of the stolen data.

A vishing call to an overseas contact center agent. A fake IT ticket. A default setting nobody thought to lock down. That's all it took to expose the personal data of roughly 5 million Australians — and now the country's privacy regulator has decided Qantas isn't to blame for it.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) closed the book this week on its year-long preliminary inquiry into the June 2025 Qantas data breach, and the conclusion cuts against the instinct to punish the victim of a cyberattack.

Also read: Australia’s Qantas Confirms Cyberattack: 6 Million Service Records Compromised

According to the OAIC's report, the evidence gathered did not indicate a likelihood that Qantas had "failed" to take reasonable steps to protect the personal information it held, nor that it failed to ensure its overseas third-party provider complied with Australia's privacy principles. No investigation. No enforcement action.

"After more than a year of making inquiries and obtaining information on the data breach, we're satisfied that the evidence does not support the likelihood that a breach of privacy law occurred. As a result, we've decided not to commence a full investigation of Qantas at this stage." - Carly Kind, Australian Privacy Commissioner.

How It Happened

The breach traces back to a single phone call. A threat actor posing as "Qantas IT help" convinced a contact center agent to visit a website tied to the customer relationship management platform used by Qantas agents, walking them through steps framed as necessary to close an IT support ticket. That interaction connected the agent's CRM session to a data extraction tool controlled by the attacker, who then pulled data from every contact profile the agent could access. It was pure social engineering — no malware, no exploited vulnerability, just a convincing lie.

Qantas caught it fast. A staff member spotted an unusual spike in login-attempt alerts on the morning of June 30, two days after the call, and escalated it to the cybersecurity team. Within hours, the company had frozen the compromised account, assessed for data exfiltration, and triggered its incident response process. Public disclosure followed on July 2.

What Was Exposed — And What Wasn't

The regulator's numbers are more precise than what circulated publicly last year. Roughly 5.67 million customer records were compromised, with about 4 million exposing names, phone numbers, email addresses and Frequent Flyer details, and a further 1.7 million records including combinations of home or business addresses, dates of birth, gender and meal preferences. Critically, no credit card numbers, financial information or passport details lived on the compromised platform, and customer passwords and login credentials were never touched.

Also read: Qantas Airways Cyberattack Update: Customer Data Released, Security Measures Enhanced

Why The Regulator Let It Go

The OAIC's reasoning is a rare, explicit acknowledgment that good controls don't guarantee immunity. Investigators found that social engineering training generally targets credential theft, not the rarer tactic of talking an employee into authorizing a legitimate-looking system connection — meaning the attack likely would have succeeded even with standard training in place. They also noted the flaw was structural: a default configuration let the agent authorize a third-party app connection, a setting the CRM vendor has since changed for all its customers.

Commissioner Carly Kind put the broader stakes plainly in the OAIC's statement announcing the report, warning that AI-driven threats are only raising the bar. As she framed it, agentic and advanced AI will keep escalating the cybersecurity risks businesses face, making continuous review of security posture non-negotiable — not optional.

“Data breaches are a persistent feature of today’s digital world, and can occur despite organisations taking steps to protect personal information,” Commissioner Carly said. “Agentic and advanced AI will only increase the cybersecurity risks that businesses face, and it is critical that all organisations continuously review and enhance their security to protect against this growing threat.”

The takeaway here isn't that Qantas got a pass. It's that a regulator has now drawn, in writing, the line between negligence and the limits of what training and access controls can realistically stop.

The Nichirei cyberattack has disrupted food deliveries across Japan after the frozen food and logistics provider confirmed its servers were compromised in a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access. The attack affected logistics operations supporting KFC Japan, forcing temporary service disruptions while the company investigates the incident and works to restore systems. Nichirei Corporation said it detected system failures on July 13 and established an emergency response headquarters the same day. "Nichirei Corporation (the "Company") experienced system failures on July 13, 2026, and has since been investigating its cause. The Company hereby announces the facts identified through the investigation to date and the measures it plans to take going forward," reads notice issued by Nichirei. An investigation later confirmed that company servers had been targeted in a cyberattack. While the company has not disclosed technical details to prevent further damage, it said recovery efforts are underway with the support of an external cybersecurity specialist.

Nichirei Cyberattack Disrupts Logistics and Food Shipments

Following the attack, Nichirei disconnected systems across the Nichirei Group to protect customer and business partner data. The decision disrupted inbound and outbound operations at Nichirei Logistics refrigerated warehouses and halted frozen food shipments handled by Nichirei Foods. The company said it plans to gradually resume affected operations from July 17 after implementing additional security measures. Nichirei also confirmed that some affected servers contained personal information. As a precaution, it submitted an initial report to Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission regarding the possibility of a personal information leak. The company emphasized that, as of its latest update, there is no confirmed evidence that personal information or customer data has been exposed externally. Investigations remain ongoing, and Nichirei said it will notify relevant parties if any data leakage is confirmed.

Nichirei Cyberattack Impacts KFC Japan Store Operations

The incident quickly spread beyond Nichirei's own operations, affecting KFC Japan, which relies on Nichirei Logistics to deliver ingredients to stores nationwide. According to KFC Japan, deliveries have been disrupted since July 14 following the unauthorized access at its logistics partner. As inventory levels fluctuate, customers may experience product shortages, limited menu availability, shortened operating hours, or temporary store closures. The restaurant chain also temporarily suspended mobile orders, delivery services, coupons, and online ordering through its official website and mobile application. KFC Japan said it is working closely with Nichirei Logistics and other partners to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. However, it has not provided an estimated timeline for full recovery.

Investigation Continues Into Japan Cyberattack

Nichirei said the financial impact of the incident is still being assessed. The company expects to release its first-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, on August 7 as scheduled unless further developments require additional disclosure. The company added that it will continue investigating the cyberattack on Nichirei and release additional information if material findings emerge. The incident follows a series of recent Japan cyberattack disclosures involving major organizations. Earlier this week, The Cyber Express reported that Nihon Kotsu experienced a malware-related security incident that disrupted taxi dispatch services after portions of its IT infrastructure were taken offline. Earlier this month, The Cyber Express also reported cyber incidents involving Aflac Japan, KDDI, Sapporo Holdings, and Nidec. While those cases affected different industries, attackers frequently gained access through subsidiaries, overseas operations, or third-party infrastructure rather than directly compromising corporate headquarters. Separately, Asahi Group Holdings continues recovering from a ransomware attack that significantly disrupted online ordering and shipment operations, forcing the company to rely on manual processes.

Supply Chain Risks Remain in Focus

The Nichirei cyberattack highlights how attacks on logistics providers can quickly evolve into broader supply chain disruption affecting downstream businesses and consumers. Although Nichirei has begun restoring operations, investigations into the incident remain active. Authorities are also continuing to examine whether any personal information was compromised while the company works to return logistics services and KFC Japan operations to normal. With multiple high-profile cyber incidents affecting Japanese organizations in recent weeks, the latest disruption highlight he growing operational impact of attacks targeting critical logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

The Nihon Kotsu cyberattack has disrupted operations at Japan's largest taxi operator after the company confirmed that its internal systems were compromised by a malware-related security incident. The cyberattack on Nihon Kotsu forced the company to shut down parts of its IT infrastructure, leaving key Japan taxi service operations, including its taxi dispatch system, unavailable.  According to the company, the incident occurred early on Saturday, July 11, 2026. After detecting unauthorized access, Nihon Kotsu immediately shut down affected systems to contain the attack and prevent additional damage. The taxi dispatch service operated via telephone, the hire car web ordering and reservation management system, and several internal systems remain temporarily offline. 

Nihon Kotsu Shuts Down Systems 

Nihon Kotsu, Japan's largest taxi and chauffeur operator by group revenue, generates approximately ¥155 billion (around $1 billion) annually. The company employs 18,228 people and operates a fleet of 8,558 taxis alongside more than 2,000 chauffeur vehicles, making the disruption significant for the country's Japan taxi service sector.  In a statement, the company said, "We have confirmed that our internal systems were subjected to unauthorized external access (malware infection)." It also apologized for the incident, stating, "We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience and concern this has caused to our customers, business partners, and all other parties involved." 

Japan Taxi Service Affected as Dispatch Operations Remain Offline 

The company explained that emergency measures were implemented immediately after the breach was detected. "Upon detecting the unauthorized access, we immediately took emergency measures, including shutting down systems, to prevent further damage," the statement said. It added that the disruption has affected web-based hire car reservations, telephone taxi dispatch services, and certain internal systems.  As the cyberattack on Nihon Kotsu continues to be investigated, customers requiring taxis have been advised to use the GO taxi application, nearby taxi stands, or hail a cab directly from the street. Users of the GO app can still request a Nihon Kotsu vehicle by selecting the company within the application.  The company said it is working with external cybersecurity specialists to determine the cause of the incident, analyze system logs, and assess the overall impact. According to the statement, the internal network has been isolated, and "further spread of the damage has been contained." 

Investigation into the Nihon Kotsu Cyberattack Continues 

Investigators are also examining whether any personal or corporate data was exposed during the Nihon Kotsu cyberattack. The company stated that no information leak has been confirmed at this stage.   However, it noted that a detailed investigation is ongoing with specialized agencies to determine whether any data was compromised. If customer or partner information is found to have been exposed, Nihon Kotsu said it will make a public announcement and individually notify affected parties in accordance with applicable laws.  The company said restoring systems securely remains its highest priority. It also pledged to provide updates on both the investigation and recovery process as more information becomes available. In the meantime, Nihon Kotsu urged customers to remain cautious of fraudulent emails or messages claiming to originate from the company and advised them not to open suspicious attachments or click unknown links.