In June 2023, ExampleCorp was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack, leading to significant downtime and financial losses. The attackers exploited a known vulnerability that had not been patched in time, encrypting critical data and demanding a hefty ransom for its release. While no customer data was believed to be stolen, the disruption to operations and damage to the company's reputation was considerable. ExampleCorp's response included working with cybersecurity professionals to mitigate the attack's impact, attempting to restore operations from backups, and improving their security posture to prevent future incidents.
Source: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/cyber-crime
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "06/2023",
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"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"