In one of the most significant retail cyberattacks, Target experienced a massive breach in 2013, exposing 41 million payment cards and contact details for about 70 million customers. The attackers initially targeted a third-party vendor using a spear phishing technique to obtain credentials. They then infiltrated Target's network, deploying malware to capture customer data over two months. This incident had profound repercussions, leading to the CEO's departure and resulting in fines and expenses around $290 million for the company. It underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive customer information and maintain consumer trust.
Source: https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/10-major-retail-industry-cyber-attacks/
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"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"