Collection of Security Breaches
On this page, you'll find a collection of data about known security breaches and insider threats.
| Year ↑ | Category | Short Description | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Financial Data Breach | Russian hacker Vladimir Levin infiltrated Citibank's systems, transferring approximately $10 million from customer accounts to various global destinations. He was later apprehended, and most of the funds were recovered. | Citibank Cyber Heist | Link |
| 1994 | Telecommunications Breach | An international group, dubbed the 'Phonemasters,' hacked into networks of major companies, including MCI WorldCom, Sprint, AT&T, and Equifax, causing business losses estimated at $1.85 million. | Phonemasters Operation | Link |
| 1995 | Phishing Incident | Hackers used phishing techniques on America Online (AOL) to steal user credentials and credit card information, leading to unauthorized access and financial fraud. | AOL Phishing Attacks | Link |
| 1996 | Fraud | Two credit union employees misused their authorized access to alter credit reports in exchange for financial payment, resulting in over $215,000 in fraud losses. | Credit Union Employees Alter Credit Reports | Link |
| 1996 | Cyber Espionage | A prolonged cyber espionage campaign targeted U.S. government agencies, including the Pentagon and NASA, resulting in the theft of vast amounts of sensitive information. | Moonlight Maze | Link |
| 1997 | Fraud | A foreign currency trader at an investment bank manipulated data in trading systems to conceal losses exceeding $600 million, falsely presenting himself as a top performer. | Foreign Currency Trader's Unauthorized Trading | Link |
| 1998 | Malware Attack | The CIH virus infected numerous computers worldwide, causing data loss and, in some cases, rendering systems unbootable by corrupting the BIOS. | CIH Virus (Chernobyl Virus) | Link |
| 1999 | Email Worm | The Melissa virus spread via email, infecting thousands of computers and causing an estimated $80 million in damages due to disrupted services and compromised data. | Melissa Virus | Link |
| 2000 | Email Worm | The 'ILOVEYOU' worm spread globally via email, causing an estimated $10 billion in damages. It exploited users' curiosity by disguising itself as a love letter. | Love Bug Virus (ILOVEYOU Virus) | Link |
| 2000 | Website Defacement | In January 2000, cyberattacks defaced the websites of Japan's Science and Technology Agency and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, prompting the government to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities. | Government Websites Defacement | Link |