Cybersecurity attacks

  • Stuxnet

    Is a malicious computer worm, first uncovered in 2010, thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets SCADA systems and is believed to be responsible for causing substantial damage to Iran's nuclear program.
  • When?

    Stuxnet was first identified by the infosec community in 2010, but development on it probably began in 2005.
  • Where?

    Iran
  • Who?

    It's now widely accepted that Stuxnet was created by the intelligence agencies of the United States and Israel
  • Who?

    Anonymous
  • DarkHotel

    DarkHotel
    Is a targeted spear-phishing spyware and malware-spreading campaign that appears to be selectively attacking business hotel visitors through the hotel's in-house WiFi network. It is characterized by Kaspersky Lab as an advanced persistent threat.[
  • When?

    he highest volume of offensive activity on hotel networks started in August 2010 and continued through 2013, and we are investigating some 2014 hotel network events
  • Where?

    Asia , in Hotels
  • Mirai

    Mirai
    Is a malware that turns networked devices running Linux into remotely controlled bots that can be used as part of a botnet in large-scale network attacks. It primarily targets online consumer devices such as IP cameras and home routers.
  • When?

    August 2016 and including an attack on 20 September 2016
  • Where?

    USA, and Europe
  • Who?

    Paras Jha
  • Ransomware WannaCry

    Ransomware WannaCry
    worldwide cyberattack by the WannaCry ransomware cryptoworm, which targeted computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments in the Bitcoin cryptocurrency
  • When?

    May 12,2017
  • Where?

    Over 150 countries
  • Who?

    Most of the people and countries believes that was North Korea.
  • Who?

    Anonymous
  • NotPetya / ExPetr

    NotPetya / ExPetr
    The Russian hackers, in June 2017 came out with one of the most devastating cybersecurity breaches to attack networks of victims via encrypted code, ranging from media outlets to railway firms, detonating logic bombs that destroyed terabytes of data. This idea of destruction gave birth to NotPetya
  • When?

    June 27, 2017
  • Where?

    Ukraine, Russia, USA, Poland, Germany, UK, and France.