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BLHere are ten of the most significant cyberattacks in recent history, each having a major impact on global cybersecurity:
SOLARWINDS HACK (2020)
Impact: A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the SolarWinds Orion software. It affected multiple U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense, as well as numerous private companies.
Method: Malware was inserted into the SolarWinds software update, compromising thousands of customers worldwide.
WANNACRY RANSOMWARE ATTACK (2017)
Impact: This global ransomware attack affected over 200,000 computers across 150 countries, crippling organizations such as the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
Method: Exploited a vulnerability in Windows using the EternalBlue exploit, demanding ransom payments in Bitcoin.
NOTPETYA RANSOMWARE ATTACK (2017)
Impact: Initially targeting Ukraine, this attack quickly spread globally, causing an estimated $10 billion in damages. Major companies like Maersk and Merck were severely impacted.
Method: Disguised as ransomware, it was a destructive wiper malware exploiting the same vulnerability as WannaCry.
EQUIFAX DATA BREACH (2017)
Impact: Affected 147 million Americans, exposing sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, birth dates, and addresses.
Method: Exploited a vulnerability in a web application framework (Apache Struts) that Equifax failed to patch.
YAHOO DATA BREACHES (2013-2014)
Impact: Two major breaches occurred, affecting 3 billion accounts in 2013 and 500 million in 2014, making it one of the largest data breaches in history.
Method: Hackers stole user data including names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords.
Sony Pictures Hack (2014)
Impact: The attack led to the release of confidential information, including unreleased films, employee data, and internal communications. It was allegedly in retaliation for the film .
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