Cyber Attacks

Data breaches take time and a lot of effort to pull off, but successful breaches can affect not just organizations, but also millions of people. Learn what a data breach is, what types of data is usually stolen, and what happens to stolen data.

An attacker compromised popular Javascript code library ESLint’s submodule using a valid npm maintainer’s account to steal approximately 4,500 log in credentials, which can be used to compromise other developers’ Javascript projects.

In an increasing trend since the implementation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, several more companies have disclosed system data breaches that resulted in stolen information.

PyRoMineIoT malware infects systems with a Monero miner, spreads using RCE EternalRomance by removing or modifying accounts and passwords with privileged access, and scans for vulnerable Internet of Things devices for possible future attacks.

Online genealogy platform MyHeritage calls for all users to change their passwords after learning of a breach that occurred in October 2017.

Equifax submitted a report outlining the extent of the 2017 data breach of their systems, stating that hackers stole approximately 2.4 million PII and document scans.

An update of the Spectre attacks called SgxPectre can obtain data from Intel's SGX enclaves, which are supposedly secure repositories for sensitive and valuable data.

Attackers abuse memcached servers to cause the biggest DDoS attack recorded. The target-- software development platforms GitHub-- was down for only 10 minutes.

A new ransomware called BlackRuby was discovered with a unique feature: besides encrypting files for ransom, it also installs a Monero cryptominer.