Data breaches

ATF confirms cyberattack hit system containing info on its investigation targets

Published August 28, 2026 · CyberScoop

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives acknowledged that a cyberattack compromised a system holding records about people it was investigating. The ransomware crew Qilin says it carried out the intrusion. The agency maintains the affected system was isolated and that core operations were not disrupted.

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