In December 2024, a series of high-profile cyber attacks, data breaches, and ransomware incidents underscored the unrelenting threat landscape confronting businesses today. From telecommunications giant BT and healthcare platform ConnectOnCall to educational institutions such as Texas Tech University, the month witnessed a disturbing uptick in both frequency and severity of malicious activities.
Major engineering and technological services firms, including ENGlobal and Blue Yonder, were not spared, nor were critical infrastructure providers like Telecom Namibia. Healthcare also took a hit, with Anna Jaques Hospital suffering significant disruptions. Kadokawa, the renowned Japanese game maker, experienced breaches that rattled the gaming community.
Even global energy players like Electrica Group were caught in the crosshairs, alongside medical device company Artivion, proving that no sector is immune to cyber threats. Our monthly compilation delves into the biggest cyber attacks and breaches in December 2024. It also explores how these organisations navigated the aftermath of Decemberβs most significant cyber incidents.