--- title: Research | Anatomy of a Breach (3) description: "Anatomy of a Breach | The average device connected to the internet is hit by 17 automated attacks a day, 365 days a year.\n\nThe majority of hacked servers, networks and workstations go undetected for months or more. \nAntivirus software and firewalls cannot protect you from a targeted attack. 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Within seconds of the attack, eBay, Snapchat, Foursquare, CitiBike and Zillow automatically fell in line, and NYC was gone. First Published 31st August 2018 The wisdom (and stupidity) of crowds. Baaaahstards! 4 min read | R … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-trouble-with-crowd-sourced-data) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [3rd Party Vendors Add Hard to Calculate Information Security Risks](https://reflare.com/research/3rd-party-vendors-add-hard-to-calculate-information-security-risks) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Feb 12, 2021, 6:44:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/3rd%20Party%20Vendors%20Add%20Hard%20to%20Calculate%20Information%20Security%20Risks%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/3rd-party-vendors-add-hard-to-calculate-information-security-risks) The Solarwinds breach is a classic case that shows how hard it can be to evaluate information security risks. There are many external and internal factors that can come into play. What you don’t see might hurt you the most. First Published 12th February 2021 "And the award for the Mos … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/3rd-party-vendors-add-hard-to-calculate-information-security-risks) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [How a Multi-Stage Cyber-Attack Works](https://reflare.com/research/how-a-multi-stage-cyber-attack-works) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 26, 2020, 6:35:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/How%20a%20Multi-Stage%20Cyber-Attack%20Works%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/how-a-multi-stage-cyber-attack-works) Multi-stage, or hit-and-run attacks, are a common way that cyber criminals approach their victims. And, increasingly, complex organisations are the targets. First Published 26th May 2020 Well-designed attacks come in waves. 4 min read | Reflare Research Team Many sophisticated cyber-a … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/how-a-multi-stage-cyber-attack-works) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [The SBA Breach - Why Breaches Increase During Crisis](https://reflare.com/research/the-sba-breach-why-breaches-increase-during-crisis) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Apr 28, 2020, 6:32:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20SBA%20Breach%20-%20Why%20Breaches%20Increase%20During%20Crisis.jpg)](https://reflare.com/research/the-sba-breach-why-breaches-increase-during-crisis) The EIDL system had been breached for approximately five and a half hours. During this time, hackers gained access to sensitive business-related information. First Published 28th April 2020 Covid is a convenient distraction that attackers are taking advantage of. 4 min read | Reflare … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-sba-breach-why-breaches-increase-during-crisis) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [The Unsolvable Problem of Insider Threats](https://reflare.com/research/the-unsolvable-problem-of-insider-threats) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 25, 2019, 5:57:00 PM [![The Unsolvable Problem of Insider Threats](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Unsolvable%20Problem%20of%20Insider%20Threats.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-unsolvable-problem-of-insider-threats) This is a rare occurrence for a Chief Intelligence Officer to be arrested on such serious criminal charges, and frankly, it would have been almost unthinkable just a few years ago. First Published 25th September 2019 "Pssst. Do you have a pen? It's admin, admin." 4 min read | Reflare … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-unsolvable-problem-of-insider-threats) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [What the Ecuadorian Data Breach Can Teach Us](https://reflare.com/research/what-the-ecuadorian-data-breach-can-teach-us) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 18, 2019, 5:55:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/What%20the%20Ecuadorian%20Data%20Breach%20Can%20Teach%20Us%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/what-the-ecuadorian-data-breach-can-teach-us) The unsecured database contained records for every registered citizen of Ecuador, which included sensitive information, including their name, address, voting preferences, and even their government ID number. First Published 18th September 2019 Thanks to this data leak, some Ecuadorian … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/what-the-ecuadorian-data-breach-can-teach-us) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [GDPR - How Good Intentions Can (Partially) Backfire](https://reflare.com/research/gdpr-how-good-intentions-can-partially-backfire) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 13, 2019, 5:46:00 PM [![GDPR - How Good Intentions Can (Partially) Backfire](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/GDPR%20-%20How%20Good%20Intentions%20Can%20(Partially)%20Backfire.png)](https://reflare.com/research/gdpr-how-good-intentions-can-partially-backfire) A relatively simple, yet effective proof-of-concept has demonstrated that complying with certain aspects of GDPR could potentially put consumers at greater risk, not less. First Published 13th August 2019 "Please give me a copy of my data. It's me. You know... MEEEEE!." 4 min read | R … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/gdpr-how-good-intentions-can-partially-backfire) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Ransomware is Still on the Rise](https://reflare.com/research/ransomware-is-still-on-the-rise) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 1, 2019, 5:37:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Ransomware%20is%20Still%20on%20the%20Rise%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/ransomware-is-still-on-the-rise) Ransomware remains one of the most popular cyber attack vectors. Given a choice between paying a hefty sum to recover valuable data or not paying and losing access forever, many victims end up choosing to pay. First Published 1st July 2019 In the moment, many feel like they have no ot … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/ransomware-is-still-on-the-rise) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [NASA Breach Follow Up](https://reflare.com/research/nasa-breach-follow-up) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jun 24, 2019, 5:36:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/NASA%20Breach%20Follow%20Up.png)](https://reflare.com/research/nasa-breach-follow-up) A security audit found that the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) cyber attack involved the installation of unauthorised hardware, which eventually led to numerous malicious attacks against NASA networks. First Published 24th June 2019 JPL do some amazing things. Connecting a Raspberry … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/nasa-breach-follow-up) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [On the Australian National University Breach](https://reflare.com/research/on-the-australian-national-university-breach) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jun 10, 2019, 5:31:00 PM [![On the Australian National University Breach](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/On%20the%20Australian%20National%20University%20Breach.png)](https://reflare.com/research/on-the-australian-national-university-breach) Hackers obtained personal details, including names, addresses, payment cards and other payment information of overseas students’ union leaders from the Australian National University (ANU). 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