Iranian-linked hackers shut a UK power plant for four days in an unprecedented breach; officials say the grid was never at risk.
Tag: cybersecurity
Infrastructure Aug 20, 2026Water Hacks Hit 12 States; Grid Expert Warns of 18-Month Blackout
Water utilities in a dozen states are under cyber siege, and an expert warns the aging U.S. power grid faces an 18-month blackout risk.
Consumer Rights Aug 16, 20261.6M Records Exposed in RingCentral Data Leak
The News International reports that 1.6 million customer records were exposed in a RingCentral data leak (The News International, 2026).
Infrastructure Aug 15, 2026Cyberattack Wave Hits Water Utilities in a Dozen States
Cyberattacks disrupt water utilities in a dozen states; microplastics in local water supplies tied to heart risk. Power: Libya’s Zawiya grid hit.
Consumer Rights Aug 15, 20265.5 Million Exposed in ADT Breach
Scams and breaches affect millions, with new AI-powered scam alerts.
Infrastructure Aug 14, 2026Iran-Linked Group Claims Minnesota Water Hack Hit 40+ Communities
IRGC-linked CyberAv3ngers and APT IRAN claim the Minnesota water attack; 40+ communities hit. NJ and Michigan breaches surface; experts push grid defense.
Consumer Rights Aug 13, 20264 New Scam Alerts: WhatsApp, Surfshark, Amazon, Akira
A fake Amazon refund text is stealing phone users’ data, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC, 2026).
Infrastructure Aug 12, 2026Water Hacks in 12 States: FBI Probes Iran, Trump Blames Minnesota
Cyberattacks disrupted water utilities in at least a dozen states as the FBI examines possible Iran ties; the White House points at Minnesota officials.