--- title: Research | Anatomy of a Breach (4) 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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The attackers were able to eavesdrop on users’ phones by simply placing a special WhatsApp call to the device. The user didn’t even have to answer it. First Published 21st May 2019 That feeling when the … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-cost-implications-of-the-whatsapp-hack) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [When Utilities Become Cyber Attack Casualties](https://reflare.com/research/when-utilities-become-cyber-attack-casualties) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 10, 2019, 5:26:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/When%20Utilities%20Become%20Cyber%20Attack%20Casualties%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/when-utilities-become-cyber-attack-casualties) Utilities are sought-after targets for what has been deemed "a cause du jour" for cyber criminals and hacktivists. So if you live in a large, developed nation, assume that your utilities are under near constant attack by multiple actors. First Published 10th May 2019 Such targets can … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/when-utilities-become-cyber-attack-casualties) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Asus Live Update Hack](https://reflare.com/research/asus-live-update-hack) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Apr 1, 2019, 5:18:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Asus%20Live%20Update%20Hack.png)](https://reflare.com/research/asus-live-update-hack) ASUS Live Update (a tool used to update non-IT-savvy users’ ASUS software) appeared to be delivering malware in some instances. This piece of code was then said to self-propagate laterally across entire corporate networks by using a variety of techniques such as VPN connections and RD … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/asus-live-update-hack) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Inside a Common Data Breach](https://reflare.com/research/inside-a-common-data-breach) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Mar 4, 2019, 5:13:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Inside%20a%20Common%20Data%20Breach%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/inside-a-common-data-breach) Most small-to-medium companies rarely suffer from high-profile, extortion-style attacks. Instead, they suffer data breaches that are most often created by mistakes and negligence. First Published 4th March 2019 Careless staff members cause the highest number of data breach incidents. … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/inside-a-common-data-breach) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [The NASA Hack and Areas of Expertise](https://reflare.com/research/the-nasa-hack-and-areas-of-expertise) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Dec 21, 2018, 3:48:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20NASA%20Hack%20and%20Areas%20of%20Expertise%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-nasa-hack-and-areas-of-expertise) This is not the first time NASA has been a victim of a cyber-attack. However, this response seems to suggest that the agency is facing a number of compromised systems, but offers no further insights into the incident. First Published 21st December 2018 "That's one small click for man. … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-nasa-hack-and-areas-of-expertise) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [The Daniel's Hosting Hack and Dark Web Security](https://reflare.com/research/the-daniels-hosting-hack-and-dark-web-security) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 23, 2018, 3:41:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Daniels%20Hosting%20Hack%20and%20Darkweb%20Security.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-daniels-hosting-hack-and-dark-web-security) The hack of Daniel’s Hosting has put the anonymous nature of the DarkNet and Tor into question by revealing that there are no official backups of the sites hosted on it, which has raised a lot of questions for the internet community. First Published 23rd November 2018 Deutschland and … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-daniels-hosting-hack-and-dark-web-security) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [The HSBC Breach and Data Classes](https://reflare.com/research/the-hsbc-breach-and-data-classes) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 9, 2018, 3:37:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20HSBC%20Breach%20and%20Data%20Classes.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-hsbc-breach-and-data-classes) Personal data such as customers' names, addresses, social security numbers, date of birth, and account numbers along with other non-financial information is believed to have been accessed during the breach period. First Published 9th November 2018 The world's local bank make news head … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-hsbc-breach-and-data-classes) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Facebook's 'View As' Breach](https://reflare.com/research/facebooks-view-as-breach) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 1, 2018, 3:26:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Facebooks%20View%20As%20Breach.png)](https://reflare.com/research/facebooks-view-as-breach) In extreme cases, an attacker could use this access to take over the accounts of the people they are spying on - read their private messages, post things on their behalf, and play havoc with their digital lives. First Published 1st October 2018 Access tokens - kinda important to get r … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/facebooks-view-as-breach) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [An Update to the Ticketmaster Breach](https://reflare.com/research/an-update-to-the-ticketmaster-breach) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 13, 2018, 3:04:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/An%20Update%20to%20the%20Ticketmaster%20Breach.png)](https://reflare.com/research/an-update-to-the-ticketmaster-breach) The malicious script was inserted into the Ticketmaster website via a third-party chat widget called Chatters City created by software developer Inbenta Technologies. First Published 13th July 2018 "Buy the ticket. Take the ride." - Hunter S. Thompson. 4 min read | Reflare Research Te … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/an-update-to-the-ticketmaster-breach) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [A Look at the Vevo Hack](https://reflare.com/research/a-look-at-the-vevo-hack) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Apr 13, 2018, 2:09:00 PM [![A Look at the Vevo Hack](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/A%20Look%20at%20the%20Vevo%20Hack%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/a-look-at-the-vevo-hack) Unidentified attackers appear to have gained access to an account used to manage Vevo YouTube channels. However, it is reasonable to assert that the attackers weren't prepared for their attack to succeed in the first place. 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