How a Single Password Led to a $5M Ransomware Attack

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Winner - RACCAM Hackathon ’24 | IEEE R10 ACEI Ambassador | Section Chapter Representative, IEEE SPS Gujarat | AISYWLC Ambassador Lead | Founder - ExploitXplorers | Student - Silver Oak University

When One Weak Password Costs Millions In 2021, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack disrupted fuel supplies across the U.S. The cause? 👉 A compromised password for a single VPN account. Takeaways: 🔑 Never reuse passwords. 🔑 Enable MFA (multi-factor authentication). 🔑 Regularly audit unused accounts. AI-driven attacks will only make these breaches faster & stealthier. Strong cyber hygiene is the first step to prevention. Hashtags: #CyberAttack #Ransomware #AI #Infosec

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