2024’s Cyber Catastrophes: Hilarious Hacks or Digital Disasters?
In 2024, China-linked Salt Typhoon hacked major US telecoms like Verizon and AT&T, targeting fewer than 150 individuals including state officials and political campaign members. These breaches continue to haunt companies still trying to eject the hackers. It’s like trying to evict a raccoon from your attic—they’re persistent, sneaky, and make a mess.
Hot Take:
2024 proved that cybercriminals aren’t just playing checkers; they’re playing 4D chess while the rest of us are stuck trying to remember our email passwords. With state-backed hackers treating global networks like their personal playgrounds, it seems the world of cybersecurity is in dire need of a good dose of digital bug spray. So here’s a thought: Why not make 2025 the year we finally turn the tables and make cybercriminals cry into their keyboards? One can dream, right?
Key Points:
- China’s Salt Typhoon targeted US telecoms with a sophisticated espionage campaign.
- Snowflake users suffered massive breaches due to weak password security.
- A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare affected over 100 million people.
- Russia’s Midnight Blizzard infiltrated Microsoft’s email accounts.
- North Korean hackers led a record-breaking cryptocurrency theft spree.