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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…