1.5. Real-World Examples of Cyber Attacks

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is WannaCry?

   Hint

   Think of a situation where access to your files is denied.

2. 2.

   What year did the Equifax data breach occur?

   Hint

   It was the same year as WannaCry.

3. 3.

   What type of attack was WannaCry?

   • Virus
   • Ransomware
   • Phishing

   Hint

   Think about attacks that hold data hostage.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Equifax data breach involved the compromise of personal information of 147 million people.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the scale of the breach discussed.

5. 5.

   Discuss the implications of cybersecurity failures in the context of both individuals and organizations, using WannaCry and the Equifax breach as examples.

   Hint

   Think deeply about how these events affected multiple stakeholders.

6. 6.

   Devise a strategy to mitigate risks similar to those exploited in the SolarWinds attack for organizations that rely heavily on third-party vendors.

   Hint

   Focus on prevention and the development of a comprehensive risk management plan.