Major data breaches of 2026 include DOGE leak, critical infrastructure hacks, and FBI system compromise

Major data breaches in 2026 include a massive DOGE data leak, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, and the compromise of an FBI surveillance system. These incidents highlight escalating cyber threats, with nation-state hackers targeting civilian infrastructure and ransomware gangs demanding large payouts. The DOGE breach potentially exposed sensitive Social Security data of most Americans. Other significant breaches involve Iranian hackers targeting U.S. medical tech company Stryker, the ShinyHunters group compromising educational platforms, and attacks on open-source projects impacting major tech firms.