BlackFog’s 2025 Report reveals record 49% surge in ransomware and the first large-scale AI-led attack
The cybersecurity landscape has officially entered the era of autonomous warfare. On February 12, 2026, ransomware prevention leader BlackFog released its definitive State of Ransomware 2025 report, documenting a staggering 49% year-on-year increase in publicly disclosed attacks. The report's most chilling revelation, however, isn't just the volume of attacks (1,174 incidents), but the arrival of the world’s first-ever AI-led ransomware campaign that operated with zero human
Silicon Valley family indicted for stealing Google trade secrets for Iran
Federal prosecutors unsealed a grand jury indictment on February 19, 2026, charging three San Jose engineers with a coordinated scheme to exfiltrate proprietary hardware secrets to Iran. The trio - a husband, wife, and sister - is accused of stealing hundreds of confidential files related to Google’s Tensor processors and advanced cryptography, even resorting to manually photographing computer screens to bypass modern digital tripwires. The case is being described by the Depa
Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany fined $25 million for South Korean data breaches
Regulators LVMH brands for "Convenience over Security" in SaaS Management; over 5.5 million customers exposed. Editorial credit: Toshio Chan / Shutterstock The South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has handed down a record-setting $25 million (36 billion won) in combined fines to the local units of Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Tiffany & Co. The ruling, announced on February 12, 2026, follows a massive investigation into security failures that al
UK commits £400m (€460m) to hypersonic and stealth missiles
Defense Secretary John Healey unveils massive investment in joint European "Deep Strike" programs as NATO braces for "new era of rising threats". Editorial credit: repic / Shutterstock As the war in Ukraine continues to rewrite the rules of modern warfare, the British government has announced a massive funding surge for its next generation of long-range weaponry. On February 13, 2026, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed it will invest more than £400 million (€460 million)
Netherlands’ largest leak? Telcom provider Odido breach exposes 6.2 million customers
Hackers infiltrate CRM system of T-Mobile successor; sensitive id data and bank details stolen in massive weekend raid. In what is being described as one of the largest private data leaks in Dutch history, the telecommunications giant Odido (formerly T-Mobile Netherlands) confirmed on February 12, 2026, that hackers compromised its systems. The breach exposed the personal information of approximately 6.2 million customers, nearly 90% of its entire user base. The intrusion tar
