TOP-10 Security Incidents in March 2016

March 2016 was rich on various security incidents and data breaches. Hackers all over the world were trying to steal money from bank accounts, developing malware and just attacking politicians.

We have prepared for you a list of TOP-10 security incidents of the past month, which should not go unnoticed.

1. Mate1.com hacked
   Dating website Mate1.com was hacked. Nearly 27 million records of website users stolen and published on the Internet.
2. New malware for Apple fans
   In March Apple fans could enjoy three new strains of malware targeting their PCs. New ransomware KeRanger was discovered on Mac OS X systems. Malware encrypts all information in infected PC and demands ransom of 1 bitcoin to decrypt data.
   Russian antivirus company Dr.Web reported a discovery of Mac.Trojan.VSearch malware. The Trojan poses as a legitimate application and once installed, displays various ads in browser.
   Another piece of malware discovered in March was supposedly developed by Hacking Team. It is used as a dropper and after gaining access to vulnerable PC, it downloads and installs Hacking Team Remote Control System (RCS).
3. Attack on Donald Tramp
   Anonymous were able to steal personal information of Donald Tramp. Reportedly they gain access to phone numbers, addresses and social security numbers of Donald Tramp and members of his family.
4. Several Russian banks were hit by phishing attacks, and one bank Garant-Invest lost around 400 million Rubels to hackers.
5. Verizon leaked 1.5 million records of its customers. Information is sold on the Internet for $ 100 000.
6. Hackers were able to successfully target Water Treatment Systems in US.
7. IBM X-Force detected new banking Trojan for Android called GM Bot. malware is able to intercept logins and passwords using fake windows placed on top of legitimate applications.
8. FBI finally successfully hacked iPhone in terrorism case.
9. Hackers were trying to steal $80 million from Federal Reserve Bank of New York. But the attempted failed because of a typo.
10. New ransomware Petya discovered by G-Data was spotted in a phishing campaign. Hackers were sending mails with links to Dropbox. Once installed on the PC, malware blocks access to all files. According to G-Data, Petya does not encrypt files, just denies access to them.