Here are some notable cyber attacks that have been reported recently:
A prominent hacking group targeted schools and universities in a phishing attack, stealing students’ Instagram, Amazon, Netflix, Facebook, and banking credentials.
Hackers stole voter registration data during the 2020 US elections by spoofing legitimate websites.
Facebook reported a plot by hackers to actively use its platform to spread malware and compromise user accounts. However, the company was able to disrupt this planned attack before it was successfully executed.
Hackers in New Zealand were able to breach the country´s central bank, accessing customers´ personally identifiable information (PII).