These experts can provide additional insights and ensure compliance with legal obligations. If the breach affects multiple departments or stakeholders, involve representatives from those areas. Effective communication across the organization is key to managing the incident efficiently. Watch for “breach follow-on” scams (phishing and fake support) The outage delays new IDs, passports, and related document workflows nationwide. Adidas is investigating a suspected breach tied to an independent licensing partner after a threat actor using the name “LAPSUS-GROUP” posted on BreachForums on 16 Feb, 2026, claiming access to the Adidas Extranet. A comprehensive backup and recovery plan should include scheduling regular backups, securely storing data, and testing the restoration process to…