Find the worst computer attacks ever

On the eve of Halloween, let’s talk about a theme that is a true horror film for IT managers: computer attacks! It is no wonder that computer attacks are increasingly sophisticated and occur more and more frequently. From “simple” password theft to the removal of important files, hackers are becoming more creative and companies have the obligation to take appropriate measures to combat these attacks. In today’s article, let’s get to know the 5 worst computer attacks ever!

Attack on RSA Security

In March 2011, security companies Symantec and Kaspersky were victims of several attempts to hack into their databases. However, the biggest affected by the wave of attacks was RSA Security, which saw its data being stolen by hackers who were never identified. This is a very serious situation as RSA Security is responsible for developing solutions that ensure that thousands of systems are protected from intrusion. When not even a company of this quality is safe, it means that the average user must be very careful and very afraid of any attacks!

“The Homeless Hacker”

Adriano Lamo invaded the systems of the New York Times, Google, Yahoo and Microsoft and was arrested in 2003. He became known as the “homeless” hacker because he did his actions from cafes and libraries. He was arrested after 15 months of investigation and currently fights against computer attacks. He recently denounced Chelsea Manning, a military man who stole confidential US government data.

ASTRA

This hacker has never been publicly identified. It is believed to be a 58-year-old mathematician, arrested in 2008 after hacking into Dassault’s information systems. For five years, ASTRA has been able to steal confidential information from military aircraft, selling it to people from different countries and causing a loss of $ 360 million to the company.

MyDoom Virus

MyDoom was a virus that caused major damage in 2004. It reached users through e-mail and managed to create access to the computer’s operating system, gaining the freedom to do all the damage it wanted. This virus could also fake emails and automatically create a database with emails from future victims.

Test of size and knowledge of the Internet

A test to know the size of the Internet was made in 1988. On that day, Robert Tappan Morris recorded his name in history forever, but not for the best reasons. He was the creator of one of the greatest virtual plagues ever. The worm he created was out of control and infected thousands of computers, which failed to work properly in a short time. Many companies have lost thousands of dollars because of this attack. Morris had to pay a substantial fine and serve community service. The worm code he created today is displayed on a prominent disk in the Boston Science Museum.

The computer attacks are truly terrifying. And today is a very playful day of this kind. Protect your data and have a good Halloween!