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Philips, Shell targeted by hacking group

Published

13 August 2026

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regulatory

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Industrial

Geography

Netherlands

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Read at reuters.com

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

A hacking group known for targeting software vulnerabilities claims to have stolen data from nearly 50 global companies, including Philips, Shell, Fiserv, and GE. The attacks exploited vulnerabilities in engineering and manufacturing software, prompting investigations and security responses from the affected companies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Industrial manufacturers and energy firms like you must tighten defence around engineering software immediately because attackers now exploit these tools to access sensitive data. Your next sales pitch or product update should lead with cybersecurity resilience as a core feature.

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2 sources · 13 Aug 2026

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