Microsoft (Edge and Internet Explorer) Data Breach
Microsoft (Edge and Internet Explorer) experienced a data breach that was reported on November 3, 2021. Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer contain a memory corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code in the context of the current user.
Key Facts
- Organization
- Microsoft (Edge and Internet Explorer)
- Date Reported
- November 3, 2021
- 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.