MARKET: Biotechnology
SectorThreat Actor: Hacker Using Advanced Tools
What Happened?
By stealing a user’s login credentials, a hacker gained access to the company’s systems. In an effort to obtain more control and access private information, they utilized a program named BloodHound to investigate the network and identify weak spots.
Challenges:
- The company’s valuable research data were at risk.
- The hacker moved across the network undetected for a while.
- A mix of on-site and cloud systems made it harder to contain the attack.
How Did We Respond?
Immediate Action:
- Set up a response team including IT, legal, and outside experts.
- Quickly disabled the hacked account and strengthened login security.
Stopping the Actor:
- Blocked the actor’s access by isolating critical systems.
- Fixed weak spots in the network that the hacker was exploiting.
Investigating the Attack:
- Checked systems to understand what the hacker accessed.
- Used security tools to track how they moved around the network.
Cleaning and Fixing:
- Reset affected systems and removed any harmful software.
- Improved system settings to prevent future attacks.
Getting Back to Normal:
- Restored systems using safe backups.
- Moved some operations to the cloud for better security.
- Rebuilt work computers with updated security measures.
Results:
- The attack was stopped within hours, and no sensitive data was stolen.
- The company’s systems were fully restored in two days.
- Security upgrades were made to prevent similar attacks in the future.
Key Takeaway:
Acting fast and having a solid response plan helped the company avoid major damage. By improving their security, they are now better prepared for future threats.
