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5 Data Security Stories to Know About (September 2026)
Five data security stories to know about.
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1. Dropbox
Around 5,000 Dropbox accounts were compromised after an unauthorized user gained access to certain accounts via a third party infrastructure.
Learn more about the Dropbox breach.
2. IDScan License Breach
More than 150 million driver’s licenses were compromised, as reported by independent journalist Brian Krebs, who discovered his own license exposed by the breach.
Learn more about the IDScan breach.
3. Veradigm
Healthcare technology organization Veradigm was exposed due to a third-party breach. While clinical and medical information were unaffected, patient Social Security Numbers were compromised.
Learn more about the Veradigm breach.
4. AdaptHealth
More than 4 million individuals had their personal data compromised in this data breach.
Learn more about the AdaptHealth breach.
5. FBI Employee Data
The FBI was reportedly hacked by ShinyHunters, who claimed to comprises the names, addresses, phone numbers, and even spousal information of employees and applicants.
https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102552-5-data-security-stories-to-know-about-september-2026
