cyber-security
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On May 14, 2021, Ireland’s Health Service Executive fell victim to a devastating ransomware attack triggered by a single phishing email. The attack crippled hospitals nationwide, delaying treatments and compromising patient data. Despite warnings, the incident reflected systemic cybersecurity failures within the organization, ultimately highlighting vulnerabilities in health services globally.
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On February 28, 2018, GitHub experienced a massive DDoS attack that peaked at 1.35 terabits per second, utilizing misconfigured Memcached servers to amplify traffic. Within ten minutes, GitHub rerouted traffic and absorbed the attack. By 2020, AWS faced a larger attack but successfully mitigated it, showcasing evolving defense strategies against infrastructure disruption.
Chronicles of Compromise 