Australia Channel 9 News Ransomware Attack
In March, Channel 9 News, a major broadcaster in Australia, fell victim to a ransomware attack that significantly disrupted their ability to broadcast. This cyber attack demonstrated the potential of…
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…