Research 1: Security

1. Qatar National Bank (QNB) Data Breach (2016)

What did attackers break into? The attackers accessed sensitive financial and personal data from Qatar National Bank (QNB).
How did the attackers break into it? They exploited weaknesses in the bank’s IT systems and leaked the data online.
Who was impacted? Many QNB customers had their personal and financial information exposed.
How was it investigated? The bank, along with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, investigated the breach and worked to improve security.

What did attackers break into? Attackers breached the Qatar News Agency's website and its content management system.
How did the attackers break into it? They used phishing techniques to steal login credentials and access the system.
Who was impacted? The Qatar News Agency and its audience, including the general public and international community, were impacted by the spread of false news.
How was it investigated? The breach was investigated by Qatari authorities with help from international cybersecurity experts, revealing it was part of a broader geopolitical conflict.