TechSolutions Inc.
In March 2023, TechSolutions Inc., a leading provider of cloud storage solutions, fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack. Cybercriminals exploited a known vulnerability in the company's network infrastructure to deploy the malware, encrypting critical data and demanding a hefty ransom. The impact of the attack was severe, with significant disruption to operations and services. Despite efforts to recover the encrypted data, the company had to shut down several critical services for weeks, resulting in financial losses estimated at millions of dollars, along with substantial reputational damage. The breach underscored the importance of timely software updates and the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect against such attacks.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "tec209042924",
"linkid": "techsolutions-inc",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"