TechInnovate

In June 2024, TechInnovate, a leading software development company, fell victim to a sophisticated cyber attack, identified as a combination of malware and data leak tactics. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in the company's data exchange platform, leading to the unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive customer data, including personal identification and financial transaction records. The breach was promptly detected by TechInnovate's cybersecurity team, but not before the data of approximately 200,000 users had been compromised. The immediate response included shutting down the affected systems, notifying impacted users, and working with cybersecurity experts to fortify their security posture against future threats. This incident brought to light the critical importance of continuous investment in advanced cybersecurity measures and the potential financial and reputational impact of cyber attacks on organizations.

Source: https://konbriefing.com/en-topics/cyber-attacks.html

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/techinnovate

"id": "tec308050724",
"linkid": "techinnovate",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "07/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '200,000',
                        'industry': 'Technology',
                        'name': 'TechInnovate',
                        'type': 'Software Development Company'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Malware and Data Leak',
 'customer_advisories': 'Notifying impacted users',
 'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Yes',
                 'number_of_records_exposed': '200,000',
                 'personally_identifiable_information': 'Yes',
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Personal identification records',
                                              'Financial transaction records']},
 'date_detected': 'June 2024',
 'description': 'In June 2024, TechInnovate fell victim to a sophisticated '
                'cyber attack involving malware and data leak tactics. '
                "Attackers exploited a vulnerability in the company's data "
                'exchange platform, leading to unauthorized access and '
                'exfiltration of sensitive customer data, including personal '
                'identification and financial transaction records.',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Potential reputational impact',
            'data_compromised': ['Personal identification records',
                                 'Financial transaction records'],
            'systems_affected': 'Data exchange platform'},
 'initial_access_broker': {'entry_point': 'Vulnerability in data exchange '
                                          'platform'},
 'lessons_learned': 'Importance of continuous investment in advanced '
                    'cybersecurity measures',
 'post_incident_analysis': {'root_causes': 'Vulnerability in data exchange '
                                           'platform'},
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Notifying impacted users',
              'containment_measures': 'Shutting down the affected systems',
              'third_party_assistance': 'Worked with cybersecurity experts'},
 'title': 'Data Breach at TechInnovate',
 'type': 'Data Breach',
 'vulnerability_exploited': 'Vulnerability in data exchange platform'}