Target

In 2013, Target faced a catastrophic cyber attack that compromised the personal and payment information of millions of customers. The breach exposed information related to 41 million payment cards and contact details for about 70 million individuals. This massive security lapse was initiated via a spear phishing attack aimed at a third-party vendor, which then allowed the attackers to infiltrate Target's network. Over two months, malware installed on the network captured vast amounts of customer data, wreaking havoc on the company's reputation and financial standing. The fallout from this event was profound, leading to the departure of the CEO and costing the company approximately $290 million in fines, remediation efforts, consultancy fees, and other related expenses. The Target cyber attack serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of cybersecurity vigilance and the far-reaching consequences of security failures.

Source: https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/10-major-retail-industry-cyber-attacks/

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"linkid": "target",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "04/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"