1. LastPass Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: January 2024

In early 2024, LastPass, one of the leading password management platforms, suffered another breach, following a significant incident in 2022. Hackers infiltrated user vaults, gaining access to encrypted data. While the data remains encrypted, this breach raised concerns about the overall safety of sensitive information stored in password managers.

Impact:

• Encrypted user data compromised, including passwords.
• Users were urged to update master passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).

2. T-Mobile Data Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: March 2024

T-Mobile experienced a significant data breach in March, affecting millions of customers. Cybercriminals accessed personal customer data, including phone numbers and billing information, through unauthorized access to the network.

Impact:

• Over 40 million customers affected.
• Exposure of personal details, but no financial data was compromised.

3. U.S. Health Insurance Data Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: April 2024

A major U.S. health insurance provider reported a breach that exposed millions of customers’ personal health data. The breach occurred after hackers gained unauthorized access to sensitive medical and insurance information stored within the company’s system.

Impact:

• Over 30 million individuals affected.
• Exposed medical records, insurance information, and personal health data.

4. Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerability Exploited (2024)

Date of Discovery: May 2024

Cybercriminals took advantage of a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, gaining unauthorized access to emails and sensitive company data. Although patches were rolled out quickly, many organizations were impacted before they had a chance to update their systems.

Impact:

• Thousands of organizations worldwide affected.
• Critical company data, including emails, exposed.

5. Volkswagen Group of America (VWoA) Data Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: June 2024

Volkswagen’s U.S. division experienced a data breach in June, exposing millions of customer records. The breach involved unauthorized access to a system that stored sensitive information such as vehicle details, customer names, and addresses.

Impact:

• More than 3 million customer records compromised.
• Affected customers were notified and offered identity protection services.

6. UK’s National Health Service (NHS) Data Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: July 2024

In July, the NHS reported a breach that compromised patient records via an external partner’s network. This breach exposed confidential medical records, and the stolen data raised concerns about privacy in healthcare systems.

Impact:

• Over 2 million patient records exposed.
• Ongoing efforts to secure patient data and prevent future breaches.

7. Twitter Data Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: August 2024

A Twitter data breach in August involved hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in Twitter’s API to gain access to personal user information, including phone numbers and email addresses.

Impact:

• Affected over 200 million users.
• Personal details, including phone numbers and email addresses, exposed.

8. Uber Data Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: September 2024

Uber was hit by a ransomware attack that targeted internal company data. This attack compromised sensitive business information, employee data, and customer details. The breach is believed to have been orchestrated by a hacker group with ties to larger cybercrime syndicates.

Impact:

• Exposed sensitive business data, including financial and customer information.
• Uber worked quickly to contain the breach and strengthen its cybersecurity measures.

9. Ransomware Attack on U.S. Schools (2024)

Date of Discovery: October 2024

A coordinated ransomware attack affected multiple U.S. school districts, disrupting online learning and encrypting educational systems. The attack forced many schools to shut down temporarily, affecting hundreds of thousands of students.

Impact:

• More than 500,000 students were affected by data loss and service disruption.
• Several districts opted not to pay the ransom, instead focusing on rebuilding and strengthening defenses.

10. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Breach (2024)

Date of Discovery: November 2024

ABC in Australia suffered a significant data breach involving its internal systems, where hackers accessed sensitive documents and media plans. It’s believed the attackers may have had political motivations linked to espionage.

Impact:

• Exposure of internal documents, including media strategies and unbroadcasted stories.
• ABC has implemented further security measures to protect its data.