Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far | TechCrunch

From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
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