Data Breaches

Summary A 2024 data breach at Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity firm, exposed data from a small percentage of its customers. The breach involved a third-party cloud file-sharing system, impacting less than 0.3% of Fortinet’s extensive […]

Summary This article explores the top 10 biggest cyberattacks of 2024 and 25 other notable incidents, focusing on the devastating impact of data breaches and ransomware on hospitals and medical establishments. We delve into specific […]

Summary Over 350,000 patients of Onsite Mammography had their personal information compromised in a 2024 cyberattack. The breach involved unauthorized access to an employee’s email account, exposing sensitive health information along with other personal identifiers. […]

Summary Bell Ambulance suffered a ransomware attack in February 2025, impacting 114,000 individuals. The Medusa ransomware group claimed responsibility, demanding $400,000. The exposed data included sensitive personal and medical information. Are outdated storage systems putting […]

Summary Dixons Carphone suffered a major data breach in 2017, impacting millions of customers. This incident highlighted systemic security failures within the company, leading to a substantial fine. The breach serves as a stark reminder […]

Summary This article examines the 2016 Three Mobile data breach, where hackers accessed customer data and stole devices, exploring the incident’s details, its impact, and broader cybersecurity concerns. It also highlights the rising threat of […]

Summary A misconfigured database at Virgin Media exposed the personal data of 900,000 customers for 10 months. This incident highlights the risk of human error in data breaches, even without malicious intent. The company acted […]

Summary This article discusses the increasing threat of ransomware attacks, focusing on healthcare institutions and the devastating consequences. It also delves into the 2017 Equifax data breach, highlighting its impact and the lessons learned. Finally, […]

Summary $3.6 million ransom demanded for stolen children’s data from Lurie Children’s Hospital. Rhysida ransomware group, known for targeting healthcare, escalates attacks. Hospitals face increasing cybersecurity threats, highlighting the need for stronger defenses and proactive […]