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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Financial Cyber Attack | The network of Nonghyup Bank was compromised, leading to a system outage that affected millions of customers. Investigations pointed to North Korean involvement. | Nonghyup Bank Cyber Attack | Link |
| 2011 | Industrial Cyber Attack | Norsk Hydro, a leading aluminum producer, experienced a significant cyber attack that disrupted operations across multiple facilities. | Norsk Hydro Cyber Attack | Link |
| 2012 | Data Theft | A cyber attack compromised 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers from the state's Department of Revenue. | South Carolina Department of Revenue Breach | Link |
| 2012 | Industrial Espionage | Chinese hackers targeted EADS (now Airbus) and steelmaker ThyssenKrupp, aiming to steal technological know-how and research data. | EADS and ThyssenKrupp Attacks | Link |
| 2013 | Data Breach | Approximately 50 companies in Norway's oil and energy sector were targeted in a cyber espionage campaign, leading to the theft of sensitive information. | Norwegian Oil and Energy Sector Breach | Link |
| 2013 | Extortion | Two disgruntled IT professionals from Atos attempted to blackmail Siemens and TeamBank by threatening to release sensitive data. | Disgruntled IT Professionals Tried to Blackmail Siemens and TeamBank | Link |
| 2013 | Data Leak | Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor, disclosed classified information revealing global surveillance programs conducted by the NSA and its partners. | Edward Snowden NSA Leaks | Link |
| 2013 | Cyber Espionage | Cyber attacks disrupted the operations of South Korean banks and broadcasting companies, causing widespread service outages. The attacks were attributed to the Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea. | March Cyber Attacks (DarkSeoul) | Link |
| 2014 | Exchange Bankruptcy | Following the 2011 hack, Mt. Gox filed for bankruptcy after losing an additional 200,000 BTC. | Mt. Gox Bankruptcy | Link |
| 2014 | Cyber Attack | A cyber attack led to the release of confidential data, including employee information, emails, and unreleased films, causing significant operational disruption. | Sony Pictures Entertainment Hack | Link |