Generic Corp experienced a significant cybersecurity incident in which hackers gained unauthorized access to the company's internal network through a sophisticated malware attack. The breach resulted in the theft of sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, and payment information. As a direct consequence, there has been a substantial financial and reputational impact on the company. Investigations revealed that the attack exploited a known vulnerability that had not yet been patched, highlighting a critical oversight in the company's cybersecurity defenses. The incident has prompted Generic Corp to review and enhance its cybersecurity practices to prevent future breaches.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "gen607050724",
"linkid": "generic-corp",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "04/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"