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FBI, power plants hit in worst hacking incidents of first half 2026
Cyberattacks in 2026 are spreading across national infrastructure, public data and global companies, prompting warnings that security threats are entering a new phase. TechCrunch said major incidents this year show simultaneous increases in personal data leaks, supply-chain hacks and attacks on critical infrastructure. Cases cited include alleged mishandling of U.S. Social Security data, attacks on European power and water facilities, disruptions at large firms, open-source supply-chain compromises and an intrusion into part of the FBI’s monitoring systems.
AI & Enterprise
Privacy watchdog shifts to prevention with punitive fines and incentives
South Korea will shift its personal data protection regime toward prevention, requiring regular inspections from the second half of the year for about 1,700 high-risk systems handling large volumes of data. The Personal Information Protection Commission plans punitive fines of up to 10 percent of sales for repeated or serious violations and will tighten fine calculation standards. It will also expand supply-chain checks, institutionalise Privacy by Design, bolster public-sector staffing and budgets, and step up enforcement against illegal distribution of leaked sensitive data.
Crypto
Polymarket, Kalshi declare war on insider trading, warn of permanent ban for sharing confidential information
Prediction market platforms are tightening trading rules to curb insider trading and market manipulation, including blocking politicians and athletes from trading in markets directly tied to them. Kalshi introduced safeguards barring political candidates from betting on their own campaigns and prohibiting sports participants and officials from trading on games they are involved in. Polymarket updated integrity rules, detailing banned conduct and warning of wallet reviews, permanent bans, referrals to investigators and financial penalties.
