In September 2023, TechSecure Inc. fell victim to a severe data breach involving the theft of sensitive customer information, such as personal identification details and credit card numbers. The attack was orchestrated through a sophisticated phishing campaign that targeted company employees. Attackers were able to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in the corporation’s email system, gaining unauthorized access to the company’s internal networks. Following the breach, an extensive forensic investigation revealed that the attackers had access to the company’s systems for over a month before detection. The incident not only resulted in substantial financial losses due to fraud and the need for credit monitoring services for affected customers but also severely damaged TechSecure Inc.’s reputation, shaking customer trust and leading to a drop in share price.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "09/2023",
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"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"