In June 2023, GlobalTech Innovations, a leading technology firm specializing in cloud services, experienced a significant cyber attack. The attack was identified as a sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) targeting the company's proprietary cloud infrastructure. The attackers leveraged a combination of malware and phishing schemes to gain unauthorized access to the company's internal systems, leading to a substantial data leak. Personal and financial information of over 500,000 customers globally was compromised, causing severe reputational damage and financial losses estimated in the millions. The breach exposed vulnerabilities in GlobalTech's security posture, raising concerns about data protection practices and the safety of cloud-based services. This incident underscores the growing sophistication of cyber threats and highlights the need for robust cyber defenses in protecting sensitive information.
Source: https://purplesec.us/resources/cyber-security-statistics/
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"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "06/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"