2024’s Cyber Calamity: Top Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches That Shook the World
Cyber threats in 2024 evolved faster than a caffeinated cheetah, with ransomware attacks and data breaches wreaking havoc across healthcare, finance, and more. From HealthCorps’ 5.6 million patient records breach to eComX’s customer data leak, this article dives into the year’s top cyber incidents and the lessons learned from each digital fiasco.
Hot Take:
In 2024, cybercriminals went on a world tour and sold out every venue—except instead of concerts, they were hacking into everything from hospitals to transit systems to your grandma’s online shopping cart. The only thing they didn’t steal? Our disbelief in the need for better cybersecurity!
Key Points:
- HealthCorps suffered a major ransomware attack, compromising 5.6 million patient records.
- MetroLink experienced a data breach affecting 15 million riders, attributed to the Lazarus Group.
- BluePeak Financial fell victim to an insider threat, leading to the exposure of 2.3 million customers’ data.
- GlobalBank thwarted a ransomware attack by BlackCat, affecting over 30 financial institutions worldwide.
- eComX faced a massive data breach, exposing 110 million customer accounts.
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