In March 2024, TechNova Inc., a leading software development company, fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack, orchestrated by a notorious hacker group known as 'CyberPhantom.' The attack encrypted vital research data and demanded a substantial ransom for its release. Despite attempts to recover the data through backups, it was discovered that the backups were also compromised, leading to significant delays in product development and financial loss. The incident caused considerable disruption to operations and eroded trust among its customer base, highlighting the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the vulnerability of even the most technologically advanced firms to cyber threats.
Source: https://konbriefing.com/en-topics/cyber-attacks.html
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "03/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"