Florida Water Supply Hack
In February, an unknown attacker attempted to poison the Oldsmar city water supply in Florida by manipulating the sodium hydroxide levels through a remote access system. The attacker gained unauthorized…
Accellion Supply Chain Attack
In January, a software company named Accellion fell victim to a sophisticated supply chain attack. This cyber attack had a broad impact as it affected numerous organizations across various sectors…
Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities
In the period from January to March, Microsoft Exchange Server software suffered from a series of significant data breaches caused by the exploitation of four vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities were primarily…
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack of 2021: Disrupting Critical Infrastructure
“The Ripple Effect of the Colonial Pipeline Attack: A Deep Dive into Ransomware Tactics” In May 2021, the Colonial Pipeline, a significant artery for the U.S. fuel supply, fell victim…
Twitter Bitcoin Scam Hack of 2020: Targeting High-Profile Accounts
In July 2020, a significant cybersecurity incident affected Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, resulting in a widespread Bitcoin scam. The attack targeted high-profile accounts and raised…
SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack of 2020: A Massive Espionage Campaign
In 2020, a highly sophisticated cyberattack targeting SolarWinds, a prominent IT management software provider, was discovered, leading to a significant supply chain breach. This attack, attributed to a nation-state actor,…
Magecart Attacks: Web Skimming Threatens E-commerce Security
In 2019, a series of cyberattacks known as Magecart attacks targeted various e-commerce websites, compromising customer payment card information. These attacks highlighted the risk of web skimming and the need…
WhatsApp Security Vulnerability Exploited by NSO Group in 2019: Targeting Journalists and Activists
In 2019, WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms, discovered a security vulnerability that was exploited by the NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance firm. The incident raised concerns…
Capital One Data Breach of 2019: Exploiting Misconfigured Cloud Infrastructure
In 2019, Capital One, one of the largest banks in the United States, experienced a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The breach highlighted…
MyFitnessPal Data Breach of 2018: Exposing User Credentials
In February 2018, Under Armour, the parent company of the fitness tracking app MyFitnessPal, disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 150 million users. The incident…