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2026 Data Breaches Year-to-Date

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Countries
+104%
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2026 Data Breaches Year-to-Date (3057 indexed)

medium · other · Aug 11, 2026

Researchers

Researchers warned that hackers are using voice-phishing attacks to pressure company employees under the guise of providing IT help desk services.