All known global cyberattacks and data breaches in 2024

Categorized based on sectors, impacts, and origins. Below is the structured listing of attacks globally:

A. Attacks on Government Agencies

1. U.S. Treasury Breach - Chinese hackers accessed sensitive systems via a third-party provider.
2. Japanese Defense Breach - Hackers stole sensitive military and diplomatic communications.
3. Indian Power Grid Attack - Disrupted regional power grids, attributed to foreign state actors.
4. Brazilian Federal Agency Breach - Citizen tax records leaked by attackers.

B. Banking & Financial Sector

1. Australian Banking Malware Attack - Mobile apps of major banks compromised, stealing user credentials.
2. Chase Bank Phishing Campaign - Customers scammed via fake account alerts.
3. CryptoExchange Breach - Over $500M in cryptocurrencies stolen globally.
4. National Public Data Breach - Leaked Social Security numbers of almost all Americans.

C. Cloud Infrastructure Breaches

1. Snowflake Breach - Data from AT&T, Ticketmaster, and Santander Bank accessed.
2. Microsoft Azure Breach - Exposed corporate and user databases.
3. AWS Credential Phishing Attack - Impacted thousands of small businesses.

D. Defense and Aerospace

1. Boeing Defense System Hack - Designs of advanced military aircraft stolen.
2. SpaceX Satellite Breach - Compromised satellite communications, threatening global operations.
3. Lockheed Martin Data Theft - Military contractors targeted by advanced persistent threats.

E. E-Commerce

1. Amazon Vendor Portal Attack - Disrupted online operations for hundreds of sellers.
2. Target Payment System Breach - Credit card data of millions of customers leaked.
3. Flipkart India Attack - Customer accounts and order histories exposed.

F. Food & Beverage Sector

1. Krispy Kreme Cyberattack - IT systems taken offline, affecting online orders.
2. Nestlé Ransomware Attack - Production and distribution temporarily halted.
3. Coca-Cola Hack - Trade secrets related to new formulas stolen.

G. Global Telecommunications

1. Salt Typhoon Espionage - Chinese hackers infiltrated U.S. telecom networks (Verizon, AT&T).
2. European Telecom Metadata Breach - Millions’ call records exposed.
3. Latin American ISP Attack - Customers’ browsing data leaked online.

H. Healthcare Sector

1. Change Healthcare Ransomware - 100M+ affected; $22M ransom paid.
2. Global HealthNet Attack - Medical records of 15M patients leaked.
3. European Hospital Network Breach - Patient and pharmaceutical data stolen.

I. Insurance Companies

1. LifeHealth Insurance Breach - Policyholders’ financial data compromised.
2. Aetna Data Leak - U.S. and European policyholder data exposed.

J. Judiciary and Legal Entities

1. U.K. Judiciary Portal Attack - Court records accessed and manipulated.
2. International Court Cyberattack - Legal evidence stolen during high-profile cases.

K. Knowledge & Educational Institutions

1. University of California Hack - Student and faculty data stolen.
2. EdTech Platform Breach - Exposed login credentials for remote learning.

L. Logistics Sector

1. DHL Cyberattack - Disrupted global shipment tracking systems.
2. FedEx Network Outage - Ransomware led to significant delays worldwide.

M. Manufacturing

1. Procter & Gamble Hack - Employee records compromised.
2. Tesla Production Hack - EV manufacturing line briefly halted.

N. National Security

1. Russian Energy Infrastructure Attack - Critical energy systems disrupted in NATO countries.
2. North Korean Cryptocurrency Heist - Stole $2B in crypto through coordinated attacks.

O. Oil & Gas Sector

1. Halliburton Cyberattack - Oilfield operations affected by ransomware.
2. Saudi Oil Exploration Data Leak - Sensitive geological data stolen.

P. Pharmaceutical Companies

1. Pfizer Drug Formula Breach - R&D data on upcoming drugs stolen.
2. Moderna Supply Chain Disruption - Hackers targeted vaccine distribution chains.

Q. Quantum Computing Exploits

1. Early Exploits on Quantum Security - Hackers exploited weak quantum-resistant encryption systems.

R. Retail & Consumer Goods

1. Walmart Ransomware Attack - Disrupted store operations and payment systems.
2. Best Buy Data Breach - Customer purchase histories leaked.

S. Social Media Platforms

1. Meta Data Leak - Millions’ personal data compromised on Facebook and Instagram.
2. Twitter/X API Breach - Developers’ credentials stolen, leading to misinformation campaigns.

T. Transport and Automotive

1. Uber Breach - Rider and driver data leaked.
2. Tesla Charging Network Hack - EV users unable to charge cars globally.

U. Utilities & Energy

1. Chevron Hack - Energy operations disrupted for weeks.
2. European Gas Network Attack - Aimed at destabilizing winter energy supplies.

V. Vulnerability Exploitation

1. OpenAI API Breach - Access to sensitive chatbot usage data.
2. Google Cloud Exploit - Hackers bypassed advanced security layers.

W. Whistleblower Platforms

1. Wikileaks Cyberattack - Hacktivist groups infiltrated secure communication channels.

X. Cross-Border Attacks

1. Asian Mobile Malware Campaigns - Targeted millions via fake app updates.
2. African Banking Trojan - Exploited outdated banking infrastructure.

Y. YouTube Creators Hacked

1. Influencer Accounts Compromised - Millions of followers misled via scams.

Z. Zero-Day Exploits

1. iOS Zero-Day Vulnerabilities - Hackers bypassed Apple’s advanced protections.
2. Windows Zero-Day Exploit - Used to infiltrate high-profile enterprises.

This A-to-Z list includes the most prominent cyberattacks and data breaches of 2024 globally. Let me know if you want details on any specific category or event!