KnowBe4

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Setting a record for both highest count and share in volume with other types of phishing scams, response-based attacks are at their highest since 2020 and are continuing to grow.

Phishing 84

Phishing 84

IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2023

Our research identified exactly 100 publicly disclosed incidents during the month, accounting for 41,970,182 breached records. You can find the full list of data breaches and cyber attacks below, including our new feature in which we delve into the month’s biggest incidents in a little more detail.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 119

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We identified 95 security incidents throughout the month, accounting for 32,051,144 breached records. Reports emerged late last week that user records were stolen using an API vulnerability that has since been fixed. Dropbox admits private GitHub repos were copied after phishing attack (unknown). Cyber attacks. Ransomware.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

IT Governance

JANUARY 10, 2022

COVID-19 again dominated the news, with initial optimism over vaccine rollouts and the potential end of the pandemic making way for new variants and the return of social restrictions. Another 104 million records related to residents’ cars was also leaked, including the car’s make and model, as well as licence plate numbers.

Security 115

Security Data breaches Ransomware Phishing 115

IT Governance

MAY 3, 2022

We discovered 80 security incidents in April, resulting in 14,329,78 compromised records. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks. Ransomware. Data breaches.

Data breaches 124

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Insurance 124