Usmuslims Data Breaches Impact Hundreds of Thousands in Belgium
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- •At least 47 organizations in Belgium affected by data breaches since January 2026.
- •Leaked information includes names, bank account numbers, and addresses.
- •Experts warn that AI will exacerbate the frequency of cyberattacks.
Since the beginning of 2026, at least 47 companies and institutions in Belgium have experienced data breaches, affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals. The breaches, reported by L'Echo and confirmed by the Belgian Centre for Cybersecurity, involve the leakage of sensitive information such as names, bank account numbers, and addresses. The investigation was conducted in collaboration with Fox&Fish Cyberdefense, which warns that the volume of cyberattacks is expected to increase due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The leaked data can be purchased on the dark web for a few hundred euros, allowing cybercriminals to create detailed profiles of victims for phishing attacks. This surge in data breaches has already surpassed the total number reported for the entirety of 2025.
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