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Hacking Group Claims Data Theft from Multiple Companies

The hacking group Cl0p has announced it stole large amounts of data from nearly 50 companies, including Philips and Shell.

14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A hacking group named Cl0p has claimed responsibility for the theft of significant volumes of data from approximately 50 companies around the world. The group has targeted various high-profile firms, including Philips, Shell, GE, and Fiserv, according to their statements on the internet.

The claims were reported by various sources, with the group known for exploiting software vulnerabilities to execute simultaneous attacks. The exact details of the stolen data and the impact on the targeted companies have not been fully disclosed.

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