Microsoft (Internet Explorer) Data Breach
Microsoft (Internet Explorer) experienced a data breach that was reported on March 28, 2022. The Microsoft JScript nd VBScript engines, as used in Internet Explorer and other products, allow attackers to execute remote code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web si
Key Facts
- Organization
- Microsoft (Internet Explorer)
- Date Reported
- March 28, 2022
- Incident Type
- ransomware
- Industry
- Technology
- Severity Score
- 6/10
- Confidence Level
- high
- Tags
Source
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Understanding ransomware Incidents
Ransomware attacks encrypt organizational data and demand payment for recovery. They often involve data exfiltration before encryption, enabling double extortion. Organizations should maintain offline backups and incident response plans.