In the hypothetical cyber attack on Example Corp, attackers leveraged a sophisticated phishing campaign to infiltrate the company's network. Utilizing a combination of malware and ransomware, they managed to lock down critical systems and demanded a substantial ransom. The breach led to the theft of sensitive customer data, including financial information. The incident caused significant reputational damage, and it took weeks for the company to fully recover its systems. Immediate measures were taken to bolster cybersecurity defenses, including employee training and upgraded security protocols.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "exa400050624",
"linkid": "example-corp",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "04/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"