Example Company Inc.

In September 2022, Example Company Inc. experienced a major data breach where personal data of thousands of its users were compromised. The attackers gained unauthorized access through a phishing attack that targeted company employees. Sensitive information including names, email addresses, and credit card details were leaked, leading to concerns over identity theft and unauthorized transactions. The breach was detected within 24 hours, and the company promptly informed affected users and relevant authorities. Measures taken to mitigate the impact included resetting passwords, enhancing security protocols, and offering credit monitoring services to the victims.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2023/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2023

"id": "exa223051324",
"linkid": "example-company-inc",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "09/2022",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"