SolarWinds Incident

The SolarWinds incident was a sophisticated cyberattack where hackers infiltrated SolarWinds, an IT management company, and inserted malicious software into their regular updates. When customers, including government agencies and large corporations, downloaded these updates, the hackers gained access to their systems. This breach went unnoticed for several months, allowing the attackers to steal sensitive data and potentially control affected networks. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in supply chain security and exposed the risks of widespread digital dependencies. It prompted extensive investigations and increased focus on cybersecurity practices to prevent similar attacks.