In a significant cybersecurity breach, TechInnovate Solutions faced a ransomware attack that encrypted critical customer and internal data. The attackers demanded a hefty ransom for the decryption keys. Efforts to bypass the encryption failed, and valuable data was leaked online, including sensitive personal information of customers. This resulted in a profound impact on customer trust and financial stability, as the company had to navigate operational disruptions, legal challenges, and a tarnished reputation. The incurred financial losses extended beyond the ransom, encompassing operational downtimes, legal fees, and expenditures on enhancing cybersecurity measures post-incident.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "tec311050724",
"linkid": "techinnovate-solutions",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "04/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"