Hypothetical Corp experienced a significant data breach resulting from a sophisticated cyber attack. This attack, identified as a malware infiltration, compromised sensitive customer information, including personal and financial data. The breach was first detected by the company's internal security teams, who noticed unusual activity on their networks. Investigations revealed that attackers exploited a vulnerability in the company's software infrastructure to inject the malware. Despite immediate actions to contain the breach, the data of over 10,000 customers were exposed, leading to a loss of trust and potential financial liabilities for affected individuals. The company is working closely with cybersecurity experts to enhance its security measures and prevent future incidents.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "hyp401050624",
"linkid": "hypothetical-corp",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "04/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"