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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Malware / Mobile Security | Spyware disguised as a health app was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, targeting Android users. The malicious app collected sensitive data, emphasizing the need for vigilant app security measures. | Android Spyware Disguised as Health App Found on Amazon Appstore | Link |
| 2023 | Ransomware | The district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld declared a cyber disaster after a ransomware attack crippled its IT infrastructure, marking Germany's first cyber disaster declaration. | Anhalt-Bitterfeld Ransomware Attack | Link |
| 2010 | Insider Trading | Anil Kumar, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, pleaded guilty to insider trading, marking a significant descent from the pinnacle of the business world. | Anil Kumar Insider Trading | Link |
| 2023 | Data Breach | Anna Jaques Hospital in Massachusetts suffered a ransomware attack on December 25, 2023, compromising sensitive data of over 316,000 patients, including demographic details, medical records, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and financial data. The attack disrupted hospital operations, leading to ambulance diversions and system outages. | Anna Jaques Hospital in Massachusetts suffered a ransomware attack on December 25, 2023, compromising sensitive data of over 316,000 patients | 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 |
| 2024 | Ransomware Attack / Data Breach | Ascension Health suffered a ransomware attack in which sensitive data belonging to 56 million individuals was stolen. The breach impacted one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, leading to a significant data compromise. | Ascension Health Data Breach: 56 Million Records Stolen in Massive Ransomware Attack | Link |
| 2024 | Infrastructure Sabotage | Germany's defense minister reported that damage to two Baltic Sea data cables, connecting Finland to Germany and Lithuania to Sweden, appeared to be deliberate sabotage, raising concerns over critical infrastructure security. | Baltic Sea Data Cable Sabotage | Link |
| 2024 | Exchange Hack | BingX suffered a security breach, resulting in the theft of various cryptocurrencies. | BingX Exchange Hack | Link |
| 2016 | Exchange Hack | Hackers exploited Bitfinex, leading to the theft of 119,756 BTC. | Bitfinex Hack | Link |
| 2024 | Data Exposure / Misconfiguration | Builder.ai experienced a significant data breach due to a database misconfiguration, exposing terabytes of sensitive records. This incident highlights the risks associated with improper cloud database configurations. | Builder.ai Database Misconfiguration Exposes Terabytes of Sensitive Records | Link |