In June 2023, TechSolutions Inc. faced a sophisticated ransomware attack targeting their corporate network. The attack encrypted critical data and demanded a hefty ransom for the decryption keys. Initial investigations revealed the attack exploited a recently discovered vulnerability in their third-party file-sharing service, which had not been patched timely. This incident disrupted operations for several days, leading to significant financial losses and damaging the company’s reputation among its clients and partners. Efforts to restore the affected systems were underway, but the full extent of the data compromised was still unclear. The attack highlighted the need for robust cybersecurity measures and regular system updates to mitigate such threats.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "tec401050624",
"linkid": "techsolutions-inc",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "06/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"