Increase in Cyberattacks Following Global IT Outage

 


After a global IT outage, there was a significant uptick in cyberattacks, with attackers exploiting the resulting confusion and chaos. The outage itself affected numerous organizations, leading to disrupted services and heightened vulnerability.

Types of Attacks
Cybercriminals leveraged this situation to launch phishing attacks, social engineering schemes, and malware distribution campaigns. The attackers posed as legitimate companies or support services offering assistance, tricking users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malicious files.

Consequences
The attacks have resulted in considerable financial losses and have disrupted operations for numerous organizations. There is a heightened awareness among cybersecurity experts about the need to remain vigilant and prepare for such exploitations following major outages​.




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