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5 Biggest Ransomware Attacks of All Time
5 Biggest Ransomware Attacks of All Time
Cybersecurity threats, in particular ransomware attacks, are facts of life and daily occurrences. Here are the 5 biggest ransomware attacks.
Jan. 1, 2025
CD Projekt ransomware attack – Cyberpunk 2077 source code allegedly stolen
CD Projekt ransomware attack – Cyberpunk 2077 source code allegedly stolen
The Polish video game developer CD Projekt, known for games like Cyberpunk 2077, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack.
Jan. 1, 2025
Facebook data of 500M+ users from 106 countries leaked online
Facebook data of 500M+ users from 106 countries leaked online
The data was leaked earlier today on an infamous hacker forum without users' Facebook accounts passwords. Here's what was leaked.
Jan. 1, 2025
Indonesian Govt’s COVID-19 test, trace app leak impacting 1.3m users
Indonesian Govt’s COVID-19 test, trace app leak impacting 1.3m users
The data leak took place after the Elasticsearch server used by eHAC developers exposed the data due to misconfiguration.
Jan. 1, 2025
We Need Smarter Smart Contracts To Prevent DeFi Hacks
We Need Smarter Smart Contracts To Prevent DeFi Hacks
The smart contracts that govern DeFi are littered with exploitable code, and hackers understand that since hundreds of millions of crypto funds have been siphoned off due to this very issue.
Jan. 1, 2025
Reddit Hacked After Employee Bites on Phishing Scam
Reddit Hacked After Employee Bites on Phishing Scam
According to Reddit, the breach took place after one of its employees fell for a phishing scam email sent through a malicious fake website.
Jan. 1, 2025
Potential 500GB Nickelodeon Data Leak: Unreleased Shows and Scripts at Risk
Potential 500GB Nickelodeon Data Leak: Unreleased Shows and Scripts at Risk
Investigations are still ongoing, and concrete evidence regarding the extent and nature of the Nickelodeon data leak is yet to be confirmed.
Jan. 1, 2025
Nickelodeon Data Leak Labeled ‘Old’: Interview with @GhostyTongue Reveals Inside Info
Nickelodeon Data Leak Labeled ‘Old’: Interview with @GhostyTongue Reveals Inside Info
@GhostyTongue is a Twitter handle with inside information about the latest Nickelodeon data leak and has been posting clips and screenshots from the leaked data for the past couple of days.
Jan. 1, 2025
Epic Games slapped with lawsuit over hacked Fortnite accounts
Epic Games slapped with lawsuit over hacked Fortnite accounts
A law firm has sued Fortnite's developers Epic Games for not protecting Fortnite accounts against malicious hackers and cyber attacks.
Jan. 1, 2025
Nintendo accounts are being hacked for fraudulent transactions
Nintendo accounts are being hacked for fraudulent transactions
It all started when Nintendo users took the issue on Twitter complaining that their Nintendo accounts are being hacked.
Jan. 1, 2025
Stalker Online data breach: Over 1.2m player records sold on dark web
Stalker Online data breach: Over 1.2m player records sold on dark web
The records are now up for sale on the dark web putting millions of Stalker Online players’ security at risk.
Jan. 1, 2025
How data collected in gaming can be used to breach user privacy
How data collected in gaming can be used to breach user privacy
Gaming firms collect user data to improve user experience but how that data can be used for malicious purposes? Here's what researchers say.
Jan. 1, 2025