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ATF declares major incident after ransomware gang claims cyberattack

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives declared a major incident after a ransomware group claimed to have attacked it.

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A cyberattack against a federal law-enforcement agency could disrupt public-safety operations and expose sensitive information.

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  1. US government alcohol and firearms agency ATF declares 'major incident' after ransomware gang claims cyberattack ↗techradar.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC

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