SolarWinds (2020): The SolarWinds breach was a sophisticated supply chain attack that affected numerous organizations worldwide. Attackers compromised SolarWinds' software update mechanism to distribute malicious updates containing a backdoor, allowing them to access networks of SolarWinds customers, including government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.
Colonial Pipeline (2021): Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest fuel pipeline operators in the United States, suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted fuel supply along the East Coast. The attackers, believed to be associated with the DarkSide ransomware group, demanded a ransom payment in exchange for restoring access to Colonial Pipeline's systems.
JBS USA (2021): JBS USA, one of the world's largest meat processing companies, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted its operations in North America and Australia. The attack, attributed to the REvil ransomware group, temporarily shut down production facilities and raised concerns about food supply chain vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Exchange Server (2021): Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, known as ProxyLogon, were exploited by multiple threat actors to compromise email servers worldwide. The vulnerabilities allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to Exchange servers, steal data, and deploy malware for further exploitation.
Kaseya VSA (2021): The Kaseya VSA supply chain attack targeted managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers by exploiting a vulnerability in Kaseya's remote monitoring and management software. The attack resulted in the deployment of ransomware to thousands of endpoints, affecting businesses and organizations globally.
Accellion FTA (2021): The Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) data breach affected numerous organizations worldwide that used Accellion's file-sharing software. Attackers exploited vulnerabilities in Accellion FTA to steal sensitive data from customers, including financial institutions, government agencies, and healthcare organizations.
T-Mobile (2021): T-Mobile experienced a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of current and former customers. The breach involved unauthorized access to T-Mobile's systems, resulting in the exposure of customer data such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and account PINs.
Ubiquiti Networks (2021): Ubiquiti Networks, a provider of networking equipment and IoT devices, disclosed a data breach that potentially exposed customer data to unauthorized third parties. The breach involved unauthorized access to Ubiquiti's IT systems, but the extent of the data compromised remains unclear.
SITA (2021): SITA, a global IT provider for the air transport industry, suffered a cyberattack that compromised passenger data from multiple airlines. The breach, attributed to a sophisticated cyberattack targeting SITA's Passenger Service System (PSS), impacted airlines worldwide and raised concerns about aviation cybersecurity.
CD Projekt Red, the developer of popular video games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher series, experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of source code for several games and internal documents. The attackers threatened to release the stolen data unless a ransom payment was made.
These recent breaches highlight the evolving threat landscape and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect organizations and their stakeholders from cyber threats.
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