Breach Analysis
In-depth guides and analysis on breach analysis from the Safeguard engineering team.
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Coinbase Social Engineering and Insider Threat: How Bribed Support Agents Led to a $400M Breach
Attackers bribed overseas Coinbase support agents to steal customer data, then demanded a $20M ransom. Coinbase refused to pay and disclosed everything.
Dior Customer Data Breach 2025: Luxury Fashion's Cybersecurity Problem
Christian Dior disclosed a breach exposing customer personal data in May 2025. The luxury sector's data protection challenges are now front and center.
Harrods Cyber Attack: The UK Retail Sector Under Sustained Assault
Harrods became the third major UK retailer hit by cyber attacks in weeks, following M&S and Co-op. The pattern points to coordinated campaigns targeting retail.
Nova Scotia Power Cyber Incident: When Critical Infrastructure Gets Hit
Nova Scotia Power disclosed a cyber incident in April 2025 that compromised customer data. The attack highlights the persistent vulnerability of utility companies.
Marks & Spencer DragonForce Ransomware Attack: Retail Giant Brought to Its Knees
The April 2025 ransomware attack on M&S disrupted online orders for weeks, wiped out hundreds of millions in market value, and exposed retail sector vulnerabilities.