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Cyberattacks after US-Israel offensive
Following the joint US-Israel military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the cyber front is escalating rapidly.
Criminals study cycles
Organisations assume cyber threats remain constant throughout the year, spreading risk evenly across all four quarters. This misconception leaves them vulnerable during a period when attackers are most active.
Qilin
The cybercriminal group Qilin has claimed responsibility for an attack on VW’s French subsidiary. Approximately 150 gigabytes of data were allegedly stolen—the automotive industry remains a preferred target for extortionists.
Potential security incident
Harvard University is investigating a possible data theft incident. According to the institution, a critical vulnerability in Oracle software that affects numerous customers may have been exploited.
Japan operations affected
Asahi Group Holdings is grappling with a severe IT security incident that has brought large portions of its Japan operations to a standstill. Orders and deliveries are completely suspended.
Luxury goods group Kering
Cyber criminals have stolen personal information from customers of luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. The parent company Kering confirms the incident and speaks of “limited” customer data.
Everest ransomware group
According to the Everest ransomware group, the BMW Group has been successfully attacked. The cyber criminals claim to have captured sensitive company data.
Forensic investigation underway
Last week, the British car manufacturer was the victim of a cyber attack. It is now clear that some data was stolen during the attack.
Salesloft drift interface
Following the large-scale attack on Salesforce customers via the Salesloft Drift interface, Proofpoint, SpyCloud, Tanium and Tenable have now also confirmed data losses. The attack is said to have affected more than 700 companies in total.
A few days after the jaguar attack
The tire manufacturer Bridgestone is struggling with the effects of a cyberattack on its production sites. However, the company is confident that it has stopped the attack early enough.