In March 2023, GearTech Innovations suffered a significant malware attack that compromised the personal and financial information of over 10,000 customers. The breach was facilitated by a sophisticated phishing scam targeting employees, leading to unauthorized access to the company's secure data repositories. The attack resulted in substantial financial loss, eroded customer trust, and the company faced potential legal challenges. Immediate measures were taken to secure the compromised systems, notify affected individuals, and provide credit monitoring services. The incident highlighted the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and employee training on security best practices.
Source: https://purplesec.us/resources/cyber-security-statistics/
"id": "gea511050724",
"linkid": "geartech-innovations",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"