In September 2024, several notable organizations fell victim to cyber attacks, data breaches, and ransomware incidents. Here's an in-depth look at some of the most significant cases: Highline Public Schools Cyber Attack On September 8, 2024, Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington, USA, experienced a cyber attack that
Introduction The United States' 911 emergency response system, a critical lifeline for citizens, has increasingly become a target for cyber adversaries. On August 27, 2024, multiple states, including California, Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia, reported widespread 911 system outages. The outages were linked to problems with AT&
The landscape for corporate whistleblowers is becoming increasingly perilous, as recent cases demonstrate the lengths some companies will go to silence or discredit those who expose wrongdoing. A recent case involving Citibank highlights these challenges. Citibank allegedly fired a whistleblower for "underperformance," raising questions about the treatment of
Introduction The recent arrest of Pentagon employee Gokhan Gun has highlighted the persistent and evolving threat posed by insider threats within the U.S. government and military. Gun, a U.S. citizen born in Turkey, was charged with possessing and transmitting classified national defense information. The case underscores the critical
#France - Threat Actors Retaliate After Durov’s Arrest Pavel Durov, the founder of TelegramPavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has recently been arrested in France as part of an investigation into alleged criminal activities on the Telegram platform and a lack of cooperation with law enforcement. Despite his arrest,
Introduction Ransomware attacks continue to be a significant threat to organizations worldwide. During the week of August 21-27, 2024, ransomware activity showed alarming trends, with 97 victims across various industries and countries. The latest data highlights not only the most targeted sectors but also the geographic distribution and the key
August 2024 Cyber Attack LandscapeAugust 2024 was a tumultuous month in the realm of cybersecurity, marked by a series of high-profile cyber attacks that underscored the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and diverse sectors across the globe. These incidents highlighted the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals and the importance of robust
August 2024 was a tumultuous month in the realm of cybersecurity, marked by a series of high-profile cyber attacks that underscored the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and diverse sectors across the globe. These incidents highlighted the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Below is
In the shadowy world of cyber warfare, where nation-states wield keyboards instead of swords, the recent confrontation between Iran and the United States highlights the growing complexity and danger of digital conflicts. The most recent chapter in this ongoing saga involved Iran’s hacking of the Trump campaign, followed by
In recent years, healthcare systems have become prime targets for cyberattacks, with significant incidents affecting major providers like Ascension Health, Corewell Health, and McLaren Health. These attacks have disrupted operations, compromised patient data, and highlighted vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity infrastructure. Ascension Health's 2024 Ransomware
Overview of the Breach Between 2013 and 2016, Yahoo experienced a series of data breaches that affected billions of user accounts, making them some of the largest breaches in history. The breaches exposed significant security flaws within Yahoo's infrastructure and led to severe repercussions, including a loss of
Overview of the Breach In late 2013, Target Corporation, one of the largest retail chains in the United States, experienced a significant data breach that compromised the credit and debit card information of approximately 40 million customers. Additionally, personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of around