Top 10 Cybersecurity Incidents from 2022

In 2022, the world witnessed a series of significant cybersecurity incidents that highlighted the ever-growing challenges in protecting sensitive data and digital infrastructure. Supply chain was under the radar. Other traditional incidents continued to happen including ransomware. This compilation highlights 10 notable cybersecurity incidents from 2022, shedding light on the evolving threat landscape and the need for continuous vigilance in the face of cyber threats.

• 1. SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack: A sophisticated attack where threat actors compromised the SolarWinds software supply chain, leading to the distribution of malicious updates to their customers, including government agencies and private organizations.
• 2. Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: A ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest fuel pipeline operators in the United States, which disrupted fuel supplies along the East Coast.
• 3. Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities: Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server were exploited by threat actors to gain unauthorized access, steal data, and perform further attacks.
• 4. Facebook Data Breach: A data breach exposed the personal information of millions of Facebook users, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
• 5. Kaseya Supply Chain Attack: A supply chain attack targeted the IT management software provider Kaseya, affecting their customers through the distribution of ransomware.
• 6. JBS Meat Supplier Ransomware Attack: JBS, one of the world’s largest meat suppliers, fell victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting their operations and causing potential supply chain disruptions.
• 7. T-Mobile Data Breach: A data breach at T-Mobile exposed the personal information of millions of customers, including names, social security numbers, and phone numbers.
• 8. Pegasus Spyware Exploitation: The Pegasus spyware, developed by NSO Group, was used to exploit vulnerabilities in mobile devices, allowing unauthorized access to personal data and communication.
• 9. Conti Ransomware Attacks: Conti, a notorious ransomware group, carried out multiple attacks targeting organizations worldwide, encrypting their systems and demanding ransom payments.
• 10. ProtonMail DDoS Attacks: ProtonMail, an encrypted email service, faced a series of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, causing service disruptions for their users.