In March 2023, Tech Innovations Inc. fell victim to a severe ransomware attack. Cybercriminals managed to infiltrate the company's secure network through phishing emails, leading to the deployment of ransomware. This attack encrypted critical customer data and internal documents, rendering them inaccessible. The company faced significant operational disruptions, with its online services being offline for several days. Despite efforts to restore services and secure their networks, the attack resulted in the loss of trust among numerous clients, potential revenue losses, and substantial recovery costs. This incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the need for continuous employee training on recognizing and responding to phishing attempts.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"linkid": "tech-innovations-inc",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"