MAJOR GLOBAL RANSOMWARE ATTACKS

In the digital age, the increasing reliance on technology has brought forth numerous benefits but also introduced new vulnerabilities. Data breaches have become a common occurrence, affecting organizations and individuals alike. In this blog post, we will discuss five recent significant data breaches and the mitigation techniques that were employed to address the aftermath. 1. Indonesian Immigration Directorate General (July 2023) Incident: A hacker gained unauthorized access to the Indonesian Immigration Directorate General's database, resulting in the leakage of passport data of around 34 million Indonesians. Impact: The breach had severe implications for individuals' personal information and could lead to identity theft and fraud. Mitigation Technique: In response to the breach, Indonesia passed the Personal Data Protection Law. The law enforces data controllers and processors to enhance security through measures such as firewalls and encryption systems. Citizens now have mo...

  # HISTORY OF HACKING Hacking is not just about computers. It started with phone operators and train sets. They found loopholes and exploited them, for fun, fame, or other motives. Hacking is an art of changing something into what hackers desire it to be. From the late 1800s to the present day, hacking is a part of our history. Timeline: 1.     1960s Hacking began in a less serious manner, with hackers initially known as practical jokers. Authentic computer hackers emerged in the 1960s. Back then, computers were mainframes kept in controlled environments. Due to high operational costs, limited access was given to programmers. Smart students, especially those from MIT, developed "hacks," shortcuts for computing tasks. 2.     1970s The 1970s marked a transition for hacking from jokes to serious endeavors. Hackers were intrigued by understanding the functioning of the wired world. In 1971, Vietnam veteran John Draper pioneered major hacking b...