In March 2023, CyberSafe Inc., a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack. Despite their own expertise in preventing digital threats, hackers managed to infiltrate their network through a previously undiscovered vulnerability. The attack encrypted critical data and demanded a hefty ransom for its release. While CyberSafe Inc. was able to restore operations using backups, the breach caused a significant disruption to their services, leading to a temporary halt in client assistance and financial losses due to downtime. Additionally, the incident shook customer confidence, impacting the company's reputation in the cybersecurity industry.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"linkid": "cybersafe-inc",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"