Rupesh Kowtharapu

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Data Breaches: A Growing Concern for Canadians

The security of personal information is a critical concern in today’s digital landscape, and recent breaches at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have highlighted vulnerabilities in government data protection. In October 2024, Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne launched an investigation into the CRA following a disclosure that over 30,000 privacy breaches had occurred, some dating back …

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The Rising Threat of Ransomware Attacks in 2024: A Case Study on Change Healthcare

In the first half of 2024, the cybersecurity industry experienced a major uptick in ransomware attacks, and companies from every sector were hit by the attacks. One such example is Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth-owned prescription processor, which was targeted by an apocalyptic ransomware attack. This attack not only upended the healthcare system but also brought …

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The Ethereum Mailing List Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security

In July 2024, a massive incident occurred related to Ethereum’s official mailing list. The community faced a security challenge when a phishing email was sent to its subscribers which involved leaking sensitive information about the users. The attackers targeted the mailing list as it is the Key communication path for the Ethereum community. They decided …

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