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Cyber Attacks that impacted billions and millions of online user accounts
In recent times, our focus has been on reporting the aftermath of cyber attacks and the challenges faced by their victims. In this article, we will shift our attention to the cyber attacks that have left a significant impact on millions and billions of online accounts. 1.) Yahoo: Back in September 2018, Yahoo, a pioneer […]
The biggest data breaches of all times till date
All these days Cybersecurity Insiders has reported to its reader’s info about the news of cyber attacks and the top data breaches which happened in the current year. But on the last day of this year, it would like to bring to your notice a list of the largest reported data breaches of USA in […]
Yahoo agrees to pay $50 million for its historic Cyber Attack
Yahoo, the world’s second most popular web search giant has finally agreed to pay $50 million in damages for the historic cyber attack which led to the data breach of more than 1 billion Yahoo user accounts. The hack which took place in between 2013 and 2014 was revealed to the world in 2016 by […]
UK ICO imposes £250k fine on Yahoo
The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) of UK has imposed a fine of £250,000 on Yahoo’s UK Division for failing to notify the 2014 Cyber Attack on time. Yahoo! Officials notified the world about the hack in September 2016 i.e after two years of a data breach which was strictly against UK’s data protection standards. In […]
US SEC issues new Cybersecurity Guidelines
United States Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has issued new guidelines to companies on when to report a cyber attack. And security analysts say that the guidelines are lacking teeth, even after the commotion created by Equifax saga. In general, it has been 7 full years since SEC has advised companies on how to disclose details […]
US SEC issues new Cybersecurity Guidelines
United States Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has issued new guidelines to companies on when to report a cyber attack. And security analysts say that the guidelines are lacking teeth, even after the commotion created by Equifax saga. In general, it has been 7 full years since SEC has advised companies on how to disclose details […]
Russia launched Cyber Attacks to steal Yahoo User data says, Marissa Mayer
Marissa Mayer, the former Chief Executive of Yahoo Inc, has publicly disclosed that Russia launched cyberattacks on at least one occasion to steal Yahoo User Data. Mrs. Mayer also rendered her apology to all the Yahoo users, as the data theft occurred during her tenure. Testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee, alongside the interim and […]
Yahoo says that all its 3 billion users were affected by the 2013 Cyber Attack
Yahoo, which stands as one of the top web services giants in the world has now disclosed that all its 3 billion users were affected by the 2013 cyber attack. The company made an official statement yesterday on this issue and added that the additional 2 billion data theft victims came to light as Yahoo […]
Yahoo Cyber Attack accusal offers clues into Russian Interference on US Elections 2016
Yahoo Cyber Attack which shocked the entire tech world in 2016 is turning into an interesting saga, as the indictment is offering clues into Russian Interference on US Elections 2016. Readers of Cybersecurity Insiders have to learn a fact that a low profile prosecution on a 22-year old Canadian hacker is taking place in one […]
Yahoo to face litigation after more than 1 billion users’ info was leaked in Cyber Attack
Yahoo is said to face legal charges after more than 1 billion users information was leaked in a cyber attack. This includes names, emails, phone numbers, passwords and security questions. Yahoo was found guilty for being slow to disclose the attacks as it waited 3 years before revealing details about the first attack. Readers of […]
