TechGlobex, a leading financial software provider, faced a devastating ransomware attack that encrypted vital data across its global operations. The attackers demanded a substantial ransom to decrypt the data. Despite quick actions, the attack disrupted TechGlobex's services for several weeks, severely impacting its reputation and causing significant financial losses. The incident led to the exposure of sensitive customer data, including personal and financial information. The company had to spend millions on recovery efforts, including strengthening its cybersecurity posture, to prevent future incidents. The event highlighted the challenges companies face in protecting against sophisticated ransomware attacks and the importance of robust security measures and regular data backups to mitigate such risks.
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/common-cyberattacks.html
"id": "tec1005050724",
"linkid": "techglobex",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "09/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"