The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has declared a 'major incident' after a ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a hack targeting the agency. This marks another federal agency notified Congress of a significant cybersecurity breach in recent years.
Background
Federal agencies have faced increasing ransomware threats, with several high-profile breaches reported in recent years. The ATF declaration triggers mandatory congressional notification requirements under federal cybersecurity law.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 28, 2026 at 01:54 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10