In 2013, an incident occurred in New York involving the intrusion of Iranian hackers into a small dam known as Bowman Dam. While the nature…
Month: July 2023
Phishing Story: Yahoo
In 2016, a primary email service provider, Yahoo, experienced one of the most significant data breaches in history. The breach, which occurred in 2014 but…
SCADA Security Hacking Story: Target Stores
SCADA system attacks typically occur through an organization’s business network, impacting the remote control systems. However, in 2013, hackers took a different approach by targeting…
SCADA Security Hacking Story: Stuxnet
In 2010, Stuxnet emerged as one of the most intricate malware ever discovered. It infiltrated control system networks, leading to speculations that it severely impacted…
Phishing Story: Twitter
In 2017, a central social media platform, Twitter, fell victim to a large-scale phishing attack that compromised the accounts of several high-profile individuals and organisations….
Phishing Story: Target
In 2014, a major U.S. retailer, Target Corporation, experienced a massive data breach that affected millions of its customers. The breach was initiated through a…
Phishing Story: SBI
In 2018, one of India’s largest banks, the State Bank of India (SBI), faced a significant phishing attack targeting its customers nationwide. The attack aimed…
Phishing Story: JP Morgan
In 2019, a large multinational corporation known for its financial services, JPMorgan Chase, experienced a significant phishing attack that targeted its customers—the attack aimed to…
SCADA Security Hacking Story: Shamoon – Saudi Aramco and RasGas
In 2012, Saudi Aramco, the prominent global energy company, encountered a severe and unprecedented cyber incident that sent shockwaves through the industry. The company fell…
SCADA Security Hacking Story: Duqu, Flame, and Gauss
In 2011, Hungarian cyber security researchers made a significant discovery of three information-stealing malware: Duqu, Flame, and Gauss. This malware was found to be related…