In January 2023, Tech Innovate Co. fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that encrypted crucial business data and demanded payment for its release. The malware infiltrated the company’s network through a phishing email targeting employees. Despite swift response actions, the attack disrupted operations for several days, resulting in significant financial and reputational damage. Confidential employee and customer data were compromised, causing distress and leading to loss of trust among the company’s clientele. This incident has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in the company's cybersecurity defenses, particularly in employee training and email security protocols.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
"id": "tec414050724",
"linkid": "tech-innovate-co",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "01/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"