Example Company

In 2023, Example Company was targeted by a sophisticated cyber attack involving ransomware. This resulted in the encryption of critical data and disruption of their operations. A ransom was demanded for the decryption keys. Despite efforts to mitigate the impact, the company suffered significant financial losses and damage to its reputation. The attackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in the company's software, highlighting the importance of continuous security assessments.

Source: https://konbriefing.com/en-topics/cyber-attacks.html

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/example-company

"id": "exa007050824",
"linkid": "example-company",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "05/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'name': 'Example Company', 'type': 'Company'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Software Vulnerability',
 'date_detected': '2023',
 'description': 'In 2023, Example Company was targeted by a sophisticated '
                'cyber attack involving ransomware. This resulted in the '
                'encryption of critical data and disruption of their '
                'operations. A ransom was demanded for the decryption keys. '
                'Despite efforts to mitigate the impact, the company suffered '
                'significant financial losses and damage to its reputation. '
                'The attackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in '
                "the company's software, highlighting the importance of "
                'continuous security assessments.',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Significant damage',
            'data_compromised': 'Critical data encrypted',
            'downtime': 'Disruption of operations',
            'financial_loss': 'Significant'},
 'lessons_learned': 'Highlighting the importance of continuous security '
                    'assessments',
 'motivation': 'Financial',
 'ransomware': {'data_encryption': 'Yes', 'ransom_demanded': 'Yes'},
 'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Example Company',
 'type': 'Ransomware',
 'vulnerability_exploited': 'Previously unknown vulnerability'}