HACKMAGEDDON — Information Security Timelines & Statistics
New1–15 August 2026 Cyber Attacks Timeline is here — 108 incidents analyzed. Read now →

Cyber Threat Intelligence · Since 2011

Information Security
Timelines & Statistics

The definitive open-source record of global cyber attacks, data breaches, and security trends — compiled and updated twice monthly by Paolo Passeri.

Events in 2026
1367
+
Mega Breaches
52
Records Leaked
804M
Latest
1-15 August 2026 Cyber Attacks Timeline
Timeline
Timeline 1–15 August 2026 Cyber Attacks Timeline

108 confirmed cyber incidents defined the first half of August 2026, with Cyber Crime accounting for more than four out of every five attacks (83.3%). Malware remained attackers' weapon of choice, present in 24.1% of incidents, while exploitation of public-facing applications alone opened the door in exactly 1 in 3 breaches. Public Administration & Defence absorbed the heaviest share of targeted sectors.

Paolo Passeri · September 2, 2026
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Security Vendors Exploited Security Vendor Vulnerabilities in 2026

55 confirmed exploitation incidents, 66 CVEs. Interactive timeline and charts covering Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, Ivanti and more.

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Data Breaches Mega Breaches in 2026

43 confirmed major incidents, 678M records exposed. Tracking the biggest data breaches of the year in real time.

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AI Threats AI-Driven Malicious Campaigns in 2026

Tracking threat actors using AI to generate malware, phishing lures, and automate attack infrastructure.

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Visual summaries of attack trends, motivations, and sectors — ready to share and embed in presentations.

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