Cognyte, a cyber intelligence company, experienced a massive data breach that exposed over 5 billion records over a four-day period. The breach, which is considered the largest to date, left vulnerable records from various sources including names, email addresses, passwords, and the origins of the data. Affected platforms included Canva, MySpace, Tumblr, Zoosk, Rambler, Appen, MGM, and others, which emphasized the far-reaching implications of cybersecurity lapses on a variety of online services. This event highlighted not only the pervasive threats in the digital space but also the escalating challenges that organizations face in protecting sensitive data. The breach's scope has had significant implications for individuals and companies, reiterating the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in an increasingly data-driven world.
Source: https://www.monroecollege.edu/news/cybersecurity-history-hacking-data-breaches
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"linkid": "cognyte",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "06/2021",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "6",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of geographical region"