5 cyber attacks that will make you ‘hate’ hackers

Cyber attacks are now prevalent. Relentless hackers use new methods to penetrate presumably hack proof systems. They steal sensitive information and money. These hackers target companies in different industries-economy, health, technology, and e-commerce among others. Unfortunately, the threat of cyber attacks cannot be wished away because blue chip organizations rely heavily on the internet. Besides, successful cyber heist made headlines around the world. You will be shocked by these daring cyber attacks. These businesses have no choice than to strengthen their cyber security. These usually cost millions of dollars. Hackers are unperturbed. As companies are reinforcing their security, hackers are also devising tactics. It’s like hunting for games, whoever blinks misses out. Some companies and governments have blinked and they paid dearly for it. Innovation Village takes a look at some cyber attacks that may make you hate hackers.

Anonymous hacks Nigerian websites

Anonymous could not ignore the menace called corruption that it took out the websites of  Finance, Foreign Affairs, Justice ministries and the  Federal Capital Territory. Anonymous threatened to leak data of selfish politicians unless they address widespread corruption, rising unemployment, and problems with healthcare.

Bangladesh central bank lost 80 million dollars

It was like someone used a magic wand to make the money disappear. The authorities of the Bangladesh central bank are still at a loss. How hackers wired 80 million dollars undetected is unfathomable! The money was transferred from the Federal Reserve Bank of New york to fake accounts in Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Reports have it that a malware was installed in the computer system of the Bank. This enabled hackers to watch these transfers. Satisfied with monitoring, they hit the bank. It was only a typing error that stopped another 850 million dollars from being stolen!

Sony picture entertainment hack

Have you heard of hacktivists? They are hackers who came together to fight an online cause. Hacktivists belonging to the Guardians of Peace claimed responsibility for hacking Sony Picture Entertainment. Sensitive information about employees, salaries of executives and copies of unreleased movies were made public. North Korea was accused of sponsoring the attack by the US government. They were unhappy with a Sony movie titled The interview that depicted North Korea in a bad light.

TalkTalk incures 60 million pounds cost

TalkTalk is a telecom company in the UK that provides internet access and mobile network services. Hackers breached their systems and stole the personal information of 157,000 customers. Date of birth, credit card and bank details. Also, they lost 100 thousand customers due to the misdemeanor of hackers. The company said it bore the cost for the

76 million JP Morgan customer accounts

JP Morgan is the biggest bank in the United States. Despite this, hackers overran their cyber security and stole information on 76 million private accounts and 7 million business customers. Although they did not access critical information such as account number and social security, it was still considered an unacceptable breach.