The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1B stolen records and rising

2024 has already seen some of the largest and most damaging data breaches in recent history, with over 1 billion records stolen. These breaches not only impact individuals whose data is exposed but also empower cybercriminals.

Let’s delve into the major security incidents of 2024, their repercussions, and how they could have been prevented.

Mystery AT&T data leak exposed 73 million customer accounts

AT&T faced a massive data breach when 73 million customer records were dumped online, including personal information and encrypted passcodes, putting millions of accounts at risk.

The source of the leak remains unknown, raising concerns about data security.

Change Healthcare hackers stole medical data on “substantial proportion” of people in America

Change Healthcare fell victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in the theft of sensitive health data affecting a significant portion of the U.S. population.

The aftermath of the breach is expected to have far-reaching consequences for those impacted.

Synnovis ransomware attack sparked widespread outages at hospitals across London

A cyberattack on Synnovis led to disruptions in patient services across London, with data related to millions of patient interactions compromised.

The refusal to pay a ransom left the U.K. government scrambling to prevent the hackers from releasing the stolen health records online.

Ticketmaster had an alleged 560 million records stolen in the Snowflake hack

Snowflake’s data theft resulted in a massive breach affecting companies like Ticketmaster, Advance Auto Parts, and TEG, with stolen credentials used to access customer data.

Numerous organizations had data stolen from their Snowflake accounts, highlighting the importance of robust security measures.