Unfortunately, cyber fraud is a common occurrence in the USA, and companies of all sizes can be vulnerable to these attacks. Here are a few high-profile cyber fraud incidents that have occurred in the USA:
1. Equifax -
In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the USA, suffered a data breach that affected approximately 147 million people. The attackers were able to gain access to names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and other personal information.
2. Target -
In 2013, Target suffered a data breach that affected approximately 40 million customers. The attackers were able to gain access to customers' names, credit card numbers, and other personal information.
3. Yahoo -
In 2013 and 2014, Yahoo suffered two massive data breaches that affected a total of 3 billion user accounts. The attackers were able to gain access to users' names, email addresses, birthdates, and security questions and answers.
4. JPMorgan Chase -
In 2014, JPMorgan Chase suffered a data breach that affected approximately 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. The attackers were able to gain access to customers' names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
5. Anthem -
In 2015, Anthem, one of the largest health insurance companies in the USA, suffered a data breach that affected approximately 80 million customers. The attackers were able to gain access to customers' names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and other personal information.
These are just a few examples of high-profile cyber fraud incidents that have occurred in the USA. It is important for companies to take steps to protect themselves from these types of attacks, including implementing strong cybersecurity policies, regularly updating software and systems, and training employees on best practices for avoiding phishing and other types of cyber attacks.