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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cyber Espionage | Chinese hackers allegedly infiltrated German government computers, including those of the Chancellery and various ministries, using Trojan horse spyware to exfiltrate approximately 160 gigabytes of data. | German Government Cyber Espionage | Link |
| 2008 | IT Sabotage | A disgruntled Fannie Mae contractor planted a malicious script designed to wipe out all data on the company's servers. The attack was averted before execution, preventing significant data loss. | Fannie Mae Logic Bomb Incident | Link |
| 2009 | Data Theft | An insider at Heartland Payment Systems facilitated a breach that compromised over 100 million credit and debit card accounts, leading to substantial financial losses and reputational damage. | Heartland Payment Systems Data Breach | Link |
| 2009 | DDoS Attack | A series of coordinated DDoS attacks targeted major South Korean government websites, including the presidential office and the National Assembly, causing significant disruptions. | July 7 DDoS Attacks | Link |
| 2010 | Data Leak | Chelsea Manning, a U.S. Army intelligence analyst, leaked over 700,000 classified military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks, exposing sensitive information about U.S. operations and foreign relations. | WikiLeaks and Chelsea Manning | Link |
| 2010 | Cyber Espionage | A series of cyber attacks, believed to have originated from China, targeted multiple U.S. companies, including Google. Insiders were suspected of facilitating unauthorized access to corporate networks. | Operation Aurora | 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 |
| 2011 | Cyber Espionage | A series of cyber attacks targeted over 70 global organizations, including government agencies and defense contractors, compromising sensitive data over a five-year period. | Operation Shady RAT | Link |
| 2011 | Cyber Espionage | The 'Luckycat' hacker group conducted cyber-espionage targeting Japan, India, and Tibet. During the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and Fukushima nuclear crisis, they inserted a Trojan virus into emails containing radiation dosage information. Investigations linked the malware to a Chinese graduate student, suggesting state sponsorship. | Luckycat Cyber-Espionage Campaign | Link |
| 2011 | Exchange Hack | Mt. Gox, a leading Bitcoin exchange, suffered a security breach resulting in the loss of 850,000 BTC. | Mt. Gox Hack | Link |