Microsoft (Internet Explorer) Data Breach

Microsoft (Internet Explorer) experienced a data breach that was reported on March 30, 2023. Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.

Key Facts

Organization
Microsoft (Internet Explorer)
Date Reported
March 30, 2023
Incident Type
ddos
Industry
Technology
Severity Score
5/10
Confidence Level
high
Tags
ddos

Source

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Understanding ddos Incidents

DDoS attacks overwhelm systems with traffic to disrupt availability. While primarily causing outages, they can mask other malicious activity.