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…
Marriott International Data Breach of 2018: Exposing Millions of Guest Records
In 2018, Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hotel chains, disclosed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of its guests. The breach, which lasted…
Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal of 2018: Privacy Breach and User Manipulation
In 2018, a massive data scandal involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica came to light, revealing the unauthorized access and misuse of personal data from millions of Facebook users. The incident…
Uber Data Breach of 2017: Lessons in Transparency and Accountability
In November 2017, Uber, the ride-hailing service provider, disclosed a significant data breach that occurred in late 2016. The breach impacted approximately 57 million Uber users and drivers worldwide, highlighting…
The WannaCry Ransomware Attack of 2017: A Global Cybersecurity Crisis
In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack swept across the globe, infecting hundreds of thousands of computers in over 150 countries. This high-profile cyberattack disrupted critical systems, highlighting the significant…
The Equifax Data Breach of 2017: An Unprecedented Cybersecurity Incident
In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, experienced a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of individuals. This breach…
2016 BANGLADESH BANK HEIST – SWIFT
In February 2016, the world witnessed one of the most audacious cyber heists in history. An unknown attacker, later identified as the North Korean hacker group known as the Lazarus…
VTech Data Breach of 2015
Hong Kong-based electronic toy manufacturer VTech announced in November 2015 that it had suffered a significant data breach. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to personal data related to its…
TalkTalk Data Breach of 2015: An Analysis
In October 2015, TalkTalk, a UK-based telecommunications company, experienced a substantial data breach affecting around 4% of its customers. Hackers were able to gain access to a wealth of data,…
Ashley Madison Breach of 2015
In July 2015, Ashley Madison, a Canadian online dating service marketed to people who are married or in relationships, was hacked by a group calling itself The Impact Team. The…