Public Cloud Security Breaches

In 2015, there was a data breach at CareFirst where member data was accessed without authorization. This incident resulted in a prolonged legal dispute and eventual certification of a class action lawsuit almost 9 years later. Although the compromised information did not contain extremely sensitive data, it exposed weaknesses in CareFirst's security systems and triggered discussions on the legal consequences of such breaches.

Cyber groups associated with Russia and China infiltrated the Sellafield nuclear site in the UK through a hacking incident that was identified in 2015. A type of sleeper malware was discovered within the site's computer networks. However, specific information regarding the extent of the breach, the data compromised, consequences for the company, causes of the security lapse, preventive actions taken, and key insights gained from the incident are not outlined in the provided details.

In 2015, Lifelock admitted to committing hacking and fraud offenses following a security breach that exposed undisclosed data. This incident underscored the importance of enhancing cybersecurity protocols and the repercussions of not safeguarding confidential information.