The 6 craziest cyber attacks of 2025 (up till now)

2025 is already halfway over, and we’ve got a good handle on the biggest tech trends shaping the year. AI, cryptocurrency, AR/VR – you name it, they’re all making waves. But one trend that just won’t quit? Data breaches. As our lives move more online, these breaches are only getting bigger and affecting more people. And with new cybersecurity trends popping up, leaked data is spreading in new and concerning ways. With the year still young, let’s take a look at some of the biggest data breaches of 2025 so far.

### The Coinbase Bribe and Ransom
Coinbase, the top U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, recently revealed a data breach affecting nearly 70,000 customers. While crypto wallets stayed safe, a ton of sensitive info was compromised – from names and addresses to photos of government IDs and even some social security numbers. The hackers even got their hands on balance snapshots and transaction histories, making it easier for them to trick users. To top it off, they demanded a fat ransom. Coinbase didn’t pay up, though. Instead, they put up a $20 million reward for info leading to the hackers’ arrest.

### The Hertz Hack Exposes Third-Party Risks
2025 has seen some major hacks targeting third-party employees and systems. Companies like Grubhub and Hertz had their data stolen through vulnerabilities in third-party services they used. This served as a stark reminder that even if you trust a company with your info, they might be sharing it with unknown third parties.

### Password Managers in the Crosshairs
Remember that massive LastPass breach from three years back? Well, its effects are still lingering in 2025. Data from that breach is believed to have enabled a number of cryptocurrency crimes, including a $150 million heist. And now, cybercriminals are honing in on password managers, with attacks on these services tripling in 2025. It seems that breaking into a password manager gives hackers a one-stop-shop for all your digital keys.

Hackers may be revisiting old favorites, but this year’s cybersecurity trends are giving them new ways to cause trouble. Stay vigilant, folks – the digital landscape is always shifting.
So, get this – there was this massive data leak from AT&T not too long ago. A hacker dropped a whopping 86 million customer records online, containing everything from names to social security numbers. AT&T swears their systems weren’t breached recently, though. They said it was just rehashed data from a previous hack. Classic cybercriminal move, right?

And remember the RockYou2024 leak? That’s another one that made waves last year. Nearly 10 billion credentials were exposed by cobbling together old leaks and adding some fresh info. It’s like a data breach greatest hits album!

Then there’s this wild story about X, you know, the platform formerly known as Twitter. After Elon Musk took over, things got a bit dicey. A hacker claimed to have a load of sensitive info on hundreds of millions of X users. No passwords leaked, but it’s still pretty sketchy. Could be used to track down anonymous accounts, which might not sound like a big deal until you think about potential dangers for political activists in oppressive regimes.

And speaking of Musk, his DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) crew has been causing a stir. They’ve been poking around in government data, even setting up Starlink terminals at the White House without following proper security procedures. Plus, their team includes some questionable characters. It’s like a cybersecurity soap opera!

Buckle up, folks. The cyber world is getting crazier by the minute. Stay safe out there! 🛡️📲