Quanta Ransomware Attack
In April, Quanta, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of Apple products, fell victim to a ransomware attack. The REvil group claimed responsibility, threatening to release sensitive data if a ransom was not…
CNA Financial Ransomware Attack
In March, CNA Financial, one of the largest insurance providers in the U.S., was disrupted by a ransomware attack. The company had to disconnect systems and services for several days…
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
Tags: DarkSide, ransomware, critical infrastructure, pipelines, OT security, IT/OT segmentation, incident response, double extortion, Bitcoin seizure, TSA security directives, CISA/FBI guidance 1. Executive Summary In May 2021, Colonial Pipeline suffered…
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…
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…