Cybersecurity Incident Library: Real-World Cases and Lessons Learned

Explore our library of real-world cybersecurity incidents across industries. Learn what happened, discover root causes, see how companies responded, and find expert tips to prevent similar breaches

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Reviewed by Jeff Harms

Director, Advisory Services at OCD tech

Updated August, 18

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Defense Contractor

Lockheed Martin

Inside the Lockheed Martin Attack Attempt: Nation-State Threats

Inside details of the Lockheed Martin attack attempt reveal how nation-state threats are reshaping global security.

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Ecommerce Business

Zappos

Nordstrom Credential Stuffing Attack: A Retail Security Breakdown

Explore Nordstrom's credential stuffing attack, uncover retail security weaknesses, and learn how to bolster defenses.

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University

UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Phishing Attack: How LMS Systems Are Targeted

UC Berkeley’s LMS system fell victim to a phishing attack—discover how these cyber threats work and learn strategies to protect educational platforms.

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Healthcare Organization

Anthem

Anthem Healthcare Breach Case Study: HIPAA and Security Failures

Review the Anthem Healthcare breach case study to uncover HIPAA violations and security failures—and gain insights to bolster data protection.

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Education Institution

Multiple Education Institutions

Top Cybersecurity Breaches in Finance: What We Can Learn

Discover major finance cybersecurity breaches and key lessons to protect your assets. Learn how to safeguard your digital future.

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Healthcare Organization

NHS

How Ransomware Crippled the NHS During the WannaCry Attack

See how WannaCry ransomware crippled the NHS, compromising patient care and exposing critical cybersecurity flaws in the UK health system.

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Financial Services Company

Desjardins Group

How the Desjardins Insider Breach Exposed 2.9M Records

Uncover how the Desjardins Insider breach exposed 2.9M records. Learn its causes, impacts, and discover vital tips for protecting your data.

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Healthcare Provider

Multiple EHR Providers

Financial Advisors and Data Breaches: Protecting Client Trust

Discover key strategies for financial advisors to safeguard client trust and protect against data breaches in today’s digital landscape.

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Healthcare Organization

UCLA Health

UCLA Health Insider Breach: When Employees Become the Threat

UCLA Health faces an insider breach fueled by employee actions. Discover the risks and learn how to safeguard your system now.

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Government Agency

Multiple Government Agencies

How SaaS Companies Fall Victim to Vendor Compromise

Uncover how vendor compromise jeopardizes SaaS companies and learn proven mitigation strategies to secure your digital ecosystem.

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Software Development Platform

Heroku/GitHub

GitHub OAuth Token Leak: Lessons from the Heroku Incident

Explore the GitHub OAuth token leak behind the Heroku incident and learn essential lessons to bolster your app security.

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Tech Business

Uber

Inside the Uber Hack: MFA Fatigue and IAM Failure

Uncover the Uber hack's secrets: how MFA fatigue and IAM failure led to a cybersecurity breach. Learn lessons for enhanced security.

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Password Management Company

LastPass

LastPass Breach 2022: Developer Access and Vault Exposure

Discover how the 2022 LastPass breach exposed vaults and developer access. Learn key impacts and essential security fixes.

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University

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Universities

Georgia Tech's recent data breach highlights the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity. Learn what universities can do to stay protected.

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School District

Los Angeles School District

Los Angeles School District Ransomware Case Study

Study the Los Angeles School District ransomware attack: discover key vulnerabilities, lessons learned, and robust cybersecurity strategies.

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Manufacturing R&D Operation

Multiple Manufacturing Firms

Major Education Cyber Attacks in 2024: Full Breakdown

Explore our full breakdown of major education cyber attacks in 2024—uncover trends, vulnerabilities, and effective prevention strategies for safer learning.

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Financial Advisory Firm

Multiple Financial Advisory Firms

Nation-State Cyber Attacks on Government: 5 Key Incidents

Explore 5 major nation-state cyber attacks on governments. Gain insights on tactics, impacts, and essential lessons for cybersecurity.

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Finance Company

Multiple Finance Companies

Health Sector Cyber Incidents: 2024 Trends and Breaches

Discover 2024 healthcare cyber incident trends & breaches. Learn strategies to secure patient data and boost digital safety.

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Tech Company

Multiple Tech Companies

Zappos Customer Data Leak: Ecommerce and Password Hygiene

Discover how the Zappos customer data leak exposes ecommerce vulnerabilities and why robust password hygiene is crucial.

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Fintech Company

Robinhood

Robinhood Data Breach Breakdown: Lessons for Fintech

Discover key insights from the Robinhood breach and learn essential fintech security strategies to protect financial data.

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Banking Institution

Bangladesh Bank

The Bangladesh Bank SWIFT Heist: A $81M Cyber Theft Explained

Explore the Bangladesh Bank SWIFT heist: our guide explains how cyber criminals stole $81M and reveals the tactics behind the attack.

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Food Production Company

JBS

JBS Meatpacking Cyberattack: Supply Chain at Risk

JBS Meatpacking’s cyberattack is jeopardizing global supply chains—discover how this breach is shaking up the food industry and what it means next.

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Ecommerce Business

Newegg

Magecart Attack on Newegg: How Checkout Pages Were Infected

Explore how the Magecart attack infected Newegg checkout pages. Uncover key details and learn measures to secure online transactions.

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Retail Business

Target

The Target POS Malware Breach: How 40M Card Numbers Were Stolen

Discover how Target's POS malware breach exposed 40M card numbers, sparking major cybersecurity concerns and industry-wide prevention measures.

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Cloud Service Company

Multiple Cloud Providers

How Phishing Campaigns Breach Tech Startups

Discover how phishing campaigns target tech startups and learn essential strategies to protect your business against cyber threats.

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Government Agency

Office of Personnel Management

Office of Personnel Management Breach: The 21M Record Leak

Discover the story behind the OPM breach that leaked 21M records. Learn what went wrong, its impact, and essential cybersecurity lessons.

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Software Development Company

CircleCI

Exposed S3 Buckets in Tech Companies: Common Misconfigurations

Discover how tech companies expose S3 buckets through common misconfigurations and learn expert tips to secure your cloud data.

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Finance Company

Equifax

Lessons from the Equifax Breach: Inside the 2017 Cyber Disaster

Explore lessons from the 2017 Equifax breach. Learn critical insights to boost cybersecurity and prevent future data disasters.

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Retail Business

Nordstrom

How Nation-State APTs Target Critical Infrastructure

Discover how nation-state APTs exploit vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure using sophisticated tactics and defenses. Stay informed about emerging cyber threats.

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Ecommerce Business

Multiple Ecommerce Businesses

How Cybercriminals Target Industrial R&D Environments

Discover how cybercriminals target industrial R&D environments and learn top strategies to secure your sensitive innovations.

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Healthcare Organization

Multiple Healthcare Providers

CircleCI Security Incident: DevOps Pipeline Risks

Discover how the CircleCI incident exposes DevOps pipeline risks and learn actionable tips to secure your CI/CD workflows today.

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Education Technology Provider

Blackbaud

Blackbaud Breach: Education Sector Risks in the Cloud

Uncover how the Blackbaud breach exposes cloud risks in education and learn top strategies to safeguard sensitive data.

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Industrial Control Environment

Iranian Nuclear Facilities

Stuxnet Explained: The First True Cyberweapon in Action

Discover how Stuxnet became the first true cyberweapon, transforming cyber warfare with unmatched stealth and precision.

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Defense Contractor

Defense Contractor

CMMC Non-Compliance Consequences in DoD Contracts

Discover the consequences of CMMC non-compliance in DoD contracts. Learn steps to avoid costly penalties & secure lucrative government deals!

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Automotive Manufacturing Company

Honda

Honda Ransomware Attack: Ekans Strikes Manufacturing

Explore how the Ekans ransomware attack disrupted Honda manufacturing and sparked rapid cybersecurity measures to protect operations today.

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Government Agency

SolarWinds

How the SolarWinds Hack Happened and Why It Still Matters

Explore the SolarWinds hack—a deep dive into how it unfolded and why its impact on cybersecurity still matters today.

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What services does OCD Tech provide?

OCD Tech offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and IT assurance services, including SOC 2/3 and SOC for Cybersecurity reporting, IT vulnerability and penetration testing, privileged access management, social engineering assessments, virtual CISO (vCISO) support, IT general controls audits, WISP development, and compliance assistance for frameworks like CMMC, DFARS, and FTC Safeguards.

Which industries does OCD Tech serve?

OCD Tech specializes in serving highly regulated sectors such as financial services, government, higher education, auto dealerships, enterprise organizations, and not-for-profits throughout New England.

How long does an IT security assessment take?

Typically, OCD Tech’s on-site work spans 1–2 days, depending on complexity and number of sites, followed by 1–2 weeks of analysis and reporting to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Why should I get SOC 2 compliant?

SOC 2 reporting demonstrates to clients and prospects that an organization follows best-in-class controls over security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy—boosting trust, meeting RFP/due diligence requirements, and helping secure contracts. OCD Tech helps organizations achieve and maintain this compliance.

Can OCD Tech help me with federal cybersecurity regulations?

Yes—OCD Tech provides guidance for compliance with DFARS (NIST 800‑171), CMMC (Levels 1–3), and FTC Safeguards, ensuring organizations meet specific government or industry-based cybersecurity mandates.

What is a virtual CISO (vCISO), and do I need one?

A virtual CISO delivers strategic, executive-level cybersecurity leadership as a service. OCD Tech’s vCISO service is ideal for organizations lacking a full-time CISO and helps build programs, define policy, oversee risk, and guide security maturity.

Does OCD Tech offer ongoing security training or audits for staff?

Absolutely. OCD Tech provides tailored internal IT Audit training and security awareness sessions, plus annual reviews of Written Information Security Programs (WISP), such as Massachusetts 201 CMR 17 and other state or industry-specific controls.

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