In March 2024, Example Company Inc. was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack, leading to significant operational downtime. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in the company's network, encrypting essential data and demanding a ransom for its release. Despite efforts to mitigate the attack, there was a considerable impact on the company's financial performance, with substantial recovery costs and loss of business during the downtime. The breach also resulted in the leak of sensitive customer data, further damaging the company's reputation and leading to a loss of trust among its consumer base.
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"linkid": "example-company-inc",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "03/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"