TechSafeguard Inc.

In July 2023, TechSafeguard Inc. fell victim to a sophisticated cyber-attack compromising the personal and financial information of over 10,000 customers. The breach was the result of a vulnerability in their cloud storage service, which was exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access. The exposed data included names, email addresses, credit card information, and transaction histories. This incident not only damaged TechSafeguard's reputation but also led to a significant financial loss due to legal fees, fines, and a decline in customer trust. The company was forced to spend millions on enhancing their cybersecurity measures and compensating affected customers. The severity of this breach highlights the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices and the need for ongoing vigilance against ever-evolving cyber threats.

Source: https://www.cobalt.io/blog/cybersecurity-statistics-2024

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"linkid": "techsafeguard-inc",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "08/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"