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Ransom
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Hackers delete Bykea database, company avoids data loss due to backups
Muneeb Maayr of Bykea confirmed that their services were affected.
September 4, 2020
47% of online MongoDB databases hacked demanding ransom
The hackers also threatened to inform GDPR officials if the ransom is not paid.
July 2, 2020
Gaming controllers manufacturer exposed 1.1M customer records
The company, a known manufacturer of gaming controllers and other accessories had left the database exposed to malicious actors without any security authentication.
April 13, 2020
Unheard recordings of Radiohead from Ok Computer hacked; refuses to pay ransom
Popular British rock band Radiohead is in the news for all the wrong reasons. According to an announcement…
June 12, 2019
Applicants data of 3 elite US colleges hacked for ransom
Recently it was reported that Chinese hackers are aiming to target around 26 leading research academies to steal…
March 9, 2019
Email service provider loses 2 decades worth of data due to hack attack
Famed secure email service provider VFEmail has become a victim of a hack attack by an unknown cybercriminal.…
February 13, 2019
Irish tram system website hacked; held for 1 BTC ransom
The official website of Luas, a tram and light rail system in Dublin, Ireland was hacked on Thursday, January…
January 4, 2019
Dark Overlord hackers vow to leak 9/11 related data stolen from law firm
On Monday when the whole world was gearing up to celebrate New Year’s Eve hackers from The Dark…
January 1, 2019
Ransomhack; a new attack blackmailing business owners using GDPR
Hackers are threatening companies to leak stolen user data online to hurt them through GDPR regulations – In…
June 23, 2018
Personal data of over 50,000 Honda Connect App leaked
Researchers at Kromtech Security Center discovered a trove of data belonging to Honda Connect App which was exposed online. The…
June 4, 2018