February 2026 opened with a relentless wave of ransomware and data breach incidents targeting enterprises across sectors — semiconductor manufacturing, hospitality, business process outsourcing, and content platforms.
The February Breach Roster
Conduent disclosed a breach affecting an estimated 25 million individuals — SSNs, medical records, and PII. Ten class action lawsuits were filed within weeks. Advantest Corporation, a leading semiconductor test equipment maker, confirmed a ransomware attack on February 15. Washington Hotel was struck by ransomware on February 13. Substack disclosed unauthorised access to user data on February 3.
Why February Was Different
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Further reading: [ongoing founder coverage of ransomware economics](https://viveksinra.com/blog) — tracking how double-extortion pricing, cyber insurance, and class-action litigation are reshaping incentives on both sides.
