In September 2023, TechSolutions Inc., a leading software development firm, fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack. Cybercriminals exploited a known vulnerability in the company's email system to deploy malware across its network. This attack encrypted critical data and disrupted operations, leading to significant downtime. Despite efforts to recover data from backups, sensitive project files and customer information were compromised. The attack exposed the personal data of over 500,000 users, including emails and credit card information, putting them at risk of fraud and identity theft. The incident caused substantial financial losses due to halted operations, ransom payments, and the cost of strengthening security measures to prevent future attacks.
Source: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/cyber-crime
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"linkid": "techsolutions-inc",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "09/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"