In March 2023, SecureSoft Technologies faced a sophisticated cyber attack that compromised the personal and financial information of thousands of its customers. The breach occurred due to an unpatched vulnerability in the company's web application, allowing attackers to inject malicious code and gain unauthorized access to the database. This resulted in the leakage of sensitive data including names, addresses, credit card numbers, and social security numbers. The attack not only led to financial losses for the company due to the need for comprehensive cybersecurity upgrades and customer compensation but also tarnished its reputation in the industry. SecureSoft Technologies is now focusing on strengthening its cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"linkid": "securesoft-technologies",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"