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2026 Data Breaches Year-to-Date

2026 continues the year-over-year growth trend in confirmed disclosures. The list below updates as new breaches are reported by Verizon DBIR partners and major security news outlets.

98B+
Records Exposed
3099
Incidents
94+
Countries
+104%
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2026 Data Breaches Year-to-Date (3099 indexed)

high · tech · May 1, 2026

Linux Kernel

Linux Kernel Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres Vulnerability — Linux Kernel contains an incorrect resource transfer between spheres vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.

high · education · May 1, 2026

Canvas

Massive data breach affecting schools and colleges nationwide; University of Illinois and Illinois State University impacted