In February 2023, SecureTech Innovations faced a severe cybersecurity breach believed to be orchestrated by a sophisticated group of cybercriminals exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in the company's network. The incident led to the unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive customer data, including personal and financial information of over 100,000 customers. Initial investigations have suggested that the breach was achieved through a targeted phishing campaign that allowed attackers to install ransomware. Despite rapid response efforts, the breach severely impacted the company's reputation, with significant financial consequences resulting from regulatory fines, customer compensation, and loss of business. SecureTech Innovations has since undertaken a comprehensive review of their cybersecurity policies and systems to address shortcomings and prevent future incidents.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"linkid": "securetech-innovations",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"