TechAdvanture Inc., a leading technology research firm, experienced a significant breach in March 2023 when hackers infiltrated their security systems to access sensitive customer data, including personal information and financial details. The breach not only exposed data of over 100,000 customers but also led to immediate financial repercussions for the company, including a sharp decline in share price and loss of customer trust. The attack was meticulously planned, employing a sophisticated malware that remained undetected by traditional antivirus solutions. The severity of this breach was further compounded by the discovery that stolen data was being sold on the dark web, leading to widespread customer panic and a flurry of lawsuits for data protection violations. This event highlighted severe vulnerabilities in TechAdvanture Inc.'s cybersecurity defenses and underscored the need for enhanced security measures and rapid response strategies to prevent future incidents.
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/common-cyberattacks.html
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"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "04/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"