TechSafeguard Inc.

In March 2023, TechSafeguard Inc., a leading cybersecurity firm, faced a significant data breach impacting its customer data. Hackers managed to exploit a vulnerability in the company's network, leading to the unauthorized access of personal information of thousands of customers. This occurrence not only threatened the individuals' privacy but also posed a severe reputational risk for TechSafeguard. The compromised data included names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. Although the leaked passwords were encrypted, the breach raised concerns over potential phishing attacks targeting affected customers. TechSafeguard promptly responded to the incident by securing the breach point, notifying affected customers, and recommending password changes. Despite the company’s efforts to manage the situation, the breach has raised questions about its ability to protect its clients against emerging cyber threats.

Source: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber/news

"id": "tec713050824",
"linkid": "techsafeguard-inc",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"