TechCorp
In July 2023, TechCorp fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack, leading to a significant data leak involving personal information of its customers. The attackers exploited a vulnerability within the company's network, encrypting critical data and demanding a ransom for the decryption key. Despite efforts to secure the network, the breach led to the theft of sensitive data, including names, addresses, and payment information of numerous clients. This incident not only caused financial losses due to operational disruptions but also severely damaged TechCorp's reputation, leading to a loss of trust among its customer base. Immediate actions were taken to mitigate the impact, including notifying affected individuals, enhancing security measures, and cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"linkid": "techcorp",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "07/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"