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 was only discovered and disclosed in 2016, affected approximately 500 million Yahoo user accounts. The…

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 a third-party responsible for maintaining Target Store’s HVAC control system. The objective of the attackers…

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 approximately 20% of Iran’s nuclear power centrifuges. Stuxnet served as a wake-up call for SCADA…

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. The attack, known as the “Bitcoin scam hack,” targeted verified accounts with large follower counts…

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 sophisticated phishing attack targeted at one of Target’s third-party vendors. The attackers, belonging to 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 to trick customers into divulging their personal and financial information, leading to potentially fraudulent activities.…

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 gather sensitive customer information and gain unauthorized access to their accounts. The phishing campaign began…

Phishing Story: ICICI

In 2017, a central Indian bank, ICICI Bank, faced a significant phishing attack that targeted its customers. The attack aimed to deceive customers into revealing their sensitive banking information, leading to potential financial fraud and identity theft. The phishing campaign…