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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…