In July 2023, TechSecure, Inc., a mid-sized cybersecurity firm, fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack orchestrated by an unidentified cybercrime group. The attackers exploited a known vulnerability that had not been patched in time, leading to the encryption of critical data. Efforts to restore data from backups were partially successful, but the company experienced significant downtime, resulting in a loss of reputation and financial impact due to service disruption. The attackers demanded a substantial ransom, threatening to release sensitive data online. TechSecure, Inc. decided not to pay the ransom, following law enforcement advice, and focused on recovery and strengthening their cybersecurity posture.
Source: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/cyber-crime
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "08/2023",
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"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"